National Institute of Nursing Research Centers of Excellence: A logic model for sustainability, leveraging resources, and collaboration to accelerate cross-disciplinary science

The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Centers of Excellence program is a catalyst enabling institutions to develop infrastructure and administrative support for creating cross-disciplinary teams that bring multiple strategies and expertise to bear on common areas of science. Centers are...

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Published in:Nursing outlook 2014-11, Vol.62 (6), p.384-393
Main Authors: Dorsey, Susan G., Schiffman, Rachel, Redeker, Nancy S., Heitkemper, Margaret, McCloskey, Donna Jo, Weglicki, Linda S., Grady, Patricia A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive models
Collaboration
Cooperative Behavior
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Educational partnerships
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Logic model
Logistic Models
Models, Organizational
National Institute of Nursing Research (U.S.) - organization & administration
National Institute of Nursing Research Centers of Excellence
Nursing
Nursing Research - organization & administration
Organizational Objectives
Research centers
Research Personnel - organization & administration
Scientists
Sustainability management
United States
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Summary:The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Centers of Excellence program is a catalyst enabling institutions to develop infrastructure and administrative support for creating cross-disciplinary teams that bring multiple strategies and expertise to bear on common areas of science. Centers are increasingly collaborative with campus partners and reflect an integrated team approach to advance science and promote the development of scientists in these areas. The purpose of this paper is to present the NINR Logic Model for Center Sustainability. The components of the logic model were derived from the presentations and robust discussions at the 2013 NINR center directors' meeting focused on best practices for leveraging resources and collaboration as methods to promote center sustainability. Collaboration through development and implementation of cross-disciplinary research teams is critical to accelerate the generation of new knowledge for solving fundamental health problems. Sustainability of centers as a long-term outcome beyond the initial funding can be enhanced by thoughtful planning of inputs, activities, and leveraging resources across multiple levels.
ISSN:0029-6554
1528-3968
DOI:10.1016/j.outlook.2014.06.003