A week-long intensive programme focused on methodological approaches in nursing research, hosted by the UP Faculty of Health Sciences, promoted the development of research skills and international collaboration. The programme included a session on the use of AI and a hospital visit.
Participants from several countries engaged in the Blended Intensive programme (BIP) titled “Integrating Methodological Approaches in Nursing Research: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications,” focusing on the integration of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods in nursing research within the context of an evidence-based approach.
The week at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Palacký University began with a welcome address to guests from several countries by Dean Jiří Vévoda and Vice Dean for Internationalisation Lukáš Merz. Participants then presented their research plans and began working on joint topics in international teams. They also bonded through presentations about their countries and tastings of traditional dishes.
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The subsequent professional programme focused on working with scientific sources and on ethical principles of research. Participants were introduced to the methodology for searching for professional literature, selecting studies, and conducting transparent research; in a separate session, they worked with Lior Naamati Schneider from Israel on the practical use of AI tools in healthcare and their ethical implications.
Other sessions focused on individual research approaches, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs. Lecturers included Peta Jane Greaves from Northumbria University, Ewelina Kolarczyk from the Medical University of Silesia, Elena Gurková, Dominika Kohanová, and Juraj Čáp from Slovakia, and Zuzana Svobodová from the organising Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University.
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“The programme also included a professional excursion to Šumperk Hospital, where participants gained valuable insight into the clinical environment and discussed ways to bridge the gap between research and practice. This experience contributed to a better understanding of the importance of an evidence-based approach in everyday healthcare,” said Daniela Bartoníčková, head of the institute.
The in-person portion of the programme culminated in teamwork on joint research projects and their presentations. “The BIP at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University was a unique opportunity to develop research skills, establish international collaboration, and share experiences in the field of nursing. I want to thank all the lecturers for their participation, and especially Petra Kašparová and Eva Kollárová for their help with the organisation, as well as all members of the Department of Nursing team for their support,” added Daniela Bartoníčková.
