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Nursing and Midwifery Research

South Western Sydney Nursing and Midwifery Research Alliance (SWS NMRA) is a collaborative initiative between South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research(IIAMR) and affiliated universities to promote and generate research and professional development within the nursing and midwifery discipline.

The purpose of the SWS NMRA is to undertake research, and to facilitate and support collaboration between nurses, midwives and academics that will generate research relevant to the clinical, health promotion and health education role of nurses and midwives, and provide a basis for evidence-based practice.

“Research means that you don’t know but are willing to find out”

Charles F. Kettering (1876-1958) American engineer, inventor of internal combustion engine electric starter.

SWS NMRA have established wide-range programs relating to nursing and midwifery research, education and postgraduate research training and supervision.
The team work closely with the clinical facilities across SWSLHD and most projects are in the collaboration with clinicians and universities.
The team is also actively involved in the development and evaluation of evidence-based guidelines. They are currently working with partners to:

Generate knowledge through research
Transfer knowledge generated in to practice
Conduct and promote the use of research
Evaluate the update and impact of research in the clinical setting
Collaborate and support nursing and midwifery staff to undertake research
Develop evidence-based guidelines and promote best practice

If you would like to find out more, you can contact: swslhd-swsnmra@health.nsw.gov.au