The partnership between Eastern Health and Deakin University was established in 2001. The research position was initially based at Box Hill Hospital and then extended across all Eastern Health sites with the establishment of the Eastern Health Nursing Research Unit and the appointment of an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow. The Nursing Research Centre conducts research activities across all Eastern Health sites.

Vision: To be nationally and internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in nursing research.

Aim: To conduct high quality research that informs clinical practice, policy development and education.

Objectives

• To develop and support strong research collaboration between Eastern Health, Deakin University and other industry partners through developing areas of excellence and linking to strategic areas of both Deakin University and Eastern Health
• To oversee and support existing and future nurse lead research programs conducted within Eastern Health
• To lead, facilitate and implement nursing research programs that contribute to a body of knowledge, and also support effective health care in Eastern Health as a teaching and research facility
• To promote the integration of research findings into educational programs, health care policy and clinical practice
• To promote the role and recognition of nursing research and aspiring researchers, across health care agencies and University
• To build capacity in research and offer a strong honours program, doctoral and post doctoral research activities
• To continue to establish strong National and international links with other universities and health care agencies.

Current Research Foci
Service Delivery - Models of Care
Organisational Issues, Inter-professional Communication & Clinical Decision Making
Midwifery research
Knowledge Translation

Contact Details
Deakin University - Eastern Health Nursing Research Unit
Level 2, 5 Arnold Street,
Box Hill, 3128

Professor Bridie Kent
email: bridie.kent@deakin.edu.au
Or

Associate Professor Trish Livingston
Email: trish.livingston@deakin.edu.au