Abstract

It is recommended that Sigma Theta Tau International accept the following list of research priorities to guide its decision-making during the next biennium: promotion of healthy communities through health promotion, disease prevention and recognition of social, economic and political determinants; implementation of evidence-based practice; targeting the needs of vulnerable populations such as the chronically ill and poor; and capacity development for research by nurses.

Author Details

The mission of Sigma, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Sigma's vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing.

Sigma Membership

Sigma Headquarters

Lead Author Affiliation

Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Type

Position Statement

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Global Health, Nursing Research, Nursing Research Priorities

Publisher

Sigma Theta Tau International

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

None: Professionally Edited Material, None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

1905-06-27

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