Clarifying the role of clinical research nurses working in Sweden, using the Clinical Trial Nursing Questionnaire – Swedish version

Abstract

A registered nurse (RN) can be involved in clinical research by working as a clinical research nurse (CRN). Globally, they are important in clinical research along with various experts from the multidiscipline research team. However, new competence and skills are required for the RNs who become CRNs, whose professional role is positioned between the care of patients and the requirements of the study protocol (Bevans et al., 2011;McCabe et al., 2019).International reports on the working tasks of CRNs are diverse, ranging from conducting simple study-related tasks to being involved in study planning and development of study protocols, data collection, coordination and evaluation of studies, as well as presenting results at conferences and writing articles together with

Characteristics and duties of clinical research nurses: a scoping review

“…Among the 26 studies, research methods varied. Regarding research methods, 16 studies (66.67%) (Li et al, 2020), ( 4 , 9 , 14–23 , 27–29 ) used qualitative methods and 10 studies (38.46%) (Liu et al, 2020; Deng et al, 2023) ( 12 , 13 , 24–26 , 30–32 ) used quantitative methods. As for specific methods, survey interviews ( n = 7, 29.17%), or focus groups ( n = 6, 25%) were the main methods used.…”

“…Participating in clinical trials means managing clinical and research execution activities. CRNs participate in initiation meetings and keep all required documents in place before clinical trial start ( 30 ). CRNs can apply theoretical expertise to complete the collection of study specimens, data, etc., using clinical assessment tools and research tools during the procedure of clinical trial ( 13 , 27 ).…”

“…Among the characteristics and duties of CRNs, subject protection is the most recognized and implemented in clinical practice ( 26 ), in which obtaining subjects’ informed consent is the primary task ( 27 , 29 ). The frequency score for the item of informed consent was the highest in one quantitative study ( 32 ), and informed consent was also rated as most important by CRNs ( 30 ). CRNs also need to coordinate activities to reduce risks to subjects and monitor their physical and psychological changes ( 16 ).…”

Clinical research nurses perceive their role as being like the hub of a wheel without real power: Empirical qualitative research

“…defined clinical research nursing as 'the specialized practice of professional nursing focused on maintaining equilibrium between care of the research participant and fidelity to the research protocol' (Fisher & Wallen, 2021, Ch1-p. 41) Hajdarevic, et al, 2022b). Henceforth, we use the label CRN in this article.…”

“…Additionally, a high priority is also given to study participants' safety, especially concerning the informed consent process, ensuring that study participants understand what they are signing up for (Bevans et al, 2011;Brinkman-Denney, 2013;Purdom et al, 2017;Backman Lönn et al, 2022a, Backman Lönn et al, 2022b.…”