Nursing Research Club – CCIE (Nursing Training and Research Center), 2025
Background
The CCIE (Nursing Training and Research Center) is the entity responsible for developing programs that strengthen training and research processes, scientific production, and audiovisual resources for nursing staff at both levels (Professional and Auxiliary) from the Ministry of Health (SESAL), the Honduran Social Security Institute (IHSS), and the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH). It began operations on September 1, 1990.
The CCIE Nursing Research Club is envisioned as a meeting space for nursing professionals to exchange ideas, raise questions, and seek answers together on topics related to nursing research. It facilitates networking and encourages the formation of research teams.
During the visit of Professor Daniela Morelli from The Global Health Network, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and Coordinator of Global Research Nurses, a series of activities were conducted in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, from May 20 to 24, 2024. These activities were coordinated by the Department of Academic Management and Research of Hospital Escuela as part of the Latin America and Caribbean Global Health Network Project (TGHN LAC), in collaboration with the Antonio Vidal Institute.
On May 22, a collaborative meeting was held with staff from the Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE) and the National Human Resources Center (CENARH) of the Honduran Ministry of Health. One of the main outcomes of this meeting was the idea to establish the CCIE Nursing Research Club to strengthen research capacity among nursing personnel. The discussions focused on:
- The current role of nursing personnel in research within various settings of the Ministry of Health.
- Barriers to conducting nursing research.
- The importance of research ethics.
- Future challenges for nursing professionals in the Ministry of Health.
Information about CCIE
- Objective: To provide a space for participants to share, discuss, and learn from their experiences on specific nursing research topics and exchange ideas in an interactive and informal environment.
- Format: Hybrid (in-person or virtual)
- Language: Spanish
- Location: CCIE, facilities of the National Cardiopulmonary Institute
- Target Audience: Members of the research club: nursing professionals from various health facilities in the Metropolitan Health Region of the Central District and the Health Region of Francisco Morazán.
- Date and Time: Once a month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Organizing Institutions:
- Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE)
- Department of Academic Management and Research, Hospital Escuela
- Antonio Vidal Institute of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
- The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC)
- Moderators:
- Lic. Nora Avila, Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE)
- Lic. Xiomara Medina, Department of Academic Management and Research, Hospital Escuela
April 2025
Work Meeting: Identifying training activities for the development of scientific research competencies, April 22, 2025.
To continue the promotion and development of research capacities, the Department of Academic Management and Research of Hospital Escuela and the Antonio Vidal Institute, within the framework of the Latin America and Caribbean Global Health Network (TGHN LAC) project and the Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE), held a work meeting led by Lic. Xiomara Medina and Lic. Nora Ávila to:
- Identify research lines to design research projects
- Identify leaders of research work teams
This activity was conducted virtually and included participation by Dariela Roque, Jessica Vásquez, Anabel Mejía, Lourdes Osorio, Any Nuñez, Leydi Diaz, Mirian Pineda, and Daysi García—professional nurses from the first and second levels of care within the Ministry of Health.
As part of ongoing follow-up to research projects, the meeting resulted in agreements to create a work schedule, assign tasks, develop a CCIE logo, and set deadlines for implementation.
The CCIE Nursing Research Club is envisioned as a meeting space for nursing professionals to exchange ideas, raise questions, and seek answers collaboratively on topics related to nursing research. It facilitates the creation of professional networks and encourages the development of research teams.
ANNEXES
Professional nurses from the first and second levels of care of the Ministry of Health, April 22, 2025.
March 2025
Closing Ceremony: Diploma Course “Systematization of Experiences in Health Institutions” – Joint Activity between Colombia and Honduras.
On March 25, 2025, the closing ceremony of the diploma course “Systematization of Experiences in Health Institutions” – 2024 cohort, a joint activity between Colombia and Honduras, was successfully held. This event marked the formal conclusion of the course organized by Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia, in cooperation with institutions participating in the Latin America and Caribbean Global Health Network (TGHN LAC) project, Hospital Escuela, and the Antonio Vidal Institute in Honduras.
This diploma course, conducted from September 2024 to March 2025, aimed to strengthen health research capacities through the methodology of experience systematization. It was directed at nurses from various health institutions and training and research centers in both Colombia and Honduras, through the development of five modules:
- Module 1: Planning of experience systematization
- Module 2: Protocol development and submission to the ethics committee
- Module 3: Protocol implementation and results analysis
- Module 4: Communication and engagement
- Module 5: Evaluation
The course was delivered virtually, combining independent work during asynchronous sessions with facilitator-guided feedback and supervision during synchronous sessions. Topics addressed by participants in their projects included competency-based education, accreditation processes in maternal and child health strategies, nursing care, and the autonomy and leadership of nursing professionals.
During the closing event, participants presented the development, implementation, and results of their systematization projects, highlighting achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations based on their experiences. The event concluded with the awarding of certificates to participants in recognition of their effort and commitment to strengthening health institutions.
This activity was held in a hybrid format, at the Auditorium of the School of Nursing of Universidad del Valle (San Fernando campus), and was also streamed via the Univalle Zoom platform. The event featured the participation of representatives from both Honduras and Colombia, including the academic community, researchers, and health institution representatives.
This first edition was successfully concluded with plans already underway for a second edition of the diploma course. Additionally, course materials will soon be available through the TGHN LAC Training Center to extend its impact to the global community.
ANNEXES
- Closing Remarks: Diploma Course “Systematization of Experiences in Health Institutions”
- Agenda: Closing Ceremony – Diploma Course “Systematization of Experiences in Health Institutions”
Closing poster: Diploma Course “Systematization of Experiences in Health Institutions” – 2024 Cohort.
Presentation of project results from the Diploma Course “Systematization of Experiences in Health Institutions” – 2024 Cohort.
February 2025
Interinstitutional Webinar: “Strengthening Capacities for Scientific Research, Ethics, and Quality in Nursing Professionals”
On February 19, 2025, the Interinstitutional Webinar “Strengthening Capacities for Scientific Research, Ethics, and Quality in Nursing Professionals” was held. This activity was jointly organized by the Department of Academic Management and Research of Hospital Escuela, the Antonio Vidal Institute, the Research Club of the Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE) of the Ministry of Health, and Universidad del Valle, Colombia, within the framework of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC) project. The goal of the event was to create a knowledge-sharing space to discuss the challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals in scientific research.
The event was held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Honduras time. It was directed at nursing professionals and others interested in scientific research. Featured speakers included prominent members of the CCIE Research Club, Lic. Nora Ávila and Lic. Annie Núñez.
The webinar was conducted via the Zoom platform and began with welcome remarks by Lic. Xiomara Medina from the Department of Academic Management and Research of Hospital Escuela, who served as moderator. Then, Lic. Nora Ávila followed by Lic. Annie Núñez shared their experiences in strengthening research processes, the current role of nursing personnel in research, barriers to conducting research in nursing, the importance of research ethics, and current and future challenges. An interactive Q&A session followed, moderated by Lic. Xiomara Medina, allowing participants to pose questions and comments in real time.
This webinar was an excellent opportunity to learn from the experience of professional nurses who are members of the CCIE Research Club, and to explore the challenges, opportunities, and obstacles they face in conducting scientific research.
Webinar Poster: “Strengthening Capacities for Scientific Research, Ethics, and Quality in Nursing Professionals,” Nursing Training and Research Center, February 2025.
Moderator: Lic. Xiomara Medina, Department of Academic Management and Research, Hospital Escuela. Speakers: Lic. Nora Ávila and Lic. Annie Núñez, professional nurses and members of the CCIE Research Club, February 2025.
January 2025
Topic: Introduction to the Research Question
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a meeting was held at the Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE), National Cardiopulmonary Hospital, organized by the Department of Academic Management and Research of Hospital Escuela and the Antonio Vidal Institute, within the framework of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean project. The objective was to continue promoting and developing research capacities. The session focused on the topic: *Introduction to the Research Question*.
The main objective of this session was to strengthen the participants’ research skills in health by helping them identify the purpose and characteristics of a good research question. Participants also engaged in a practical exercise where they identified potential research ideas and formulated questions for future research projects. Each participant was encouraged to review the topic beforehand by taking the course available on the TGHN LAC platform: https://globalhealthtrainingcentre.tghn.org/research-question/
The session was led by Lic. Xiomara Medina and Lic. Mirian Pineda and was aimed at nursing professionals from the institution. It took place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The research question is the foundation of any study and is vital to ensuring the effectiveness and validity of the research being carried out. A key activity in developing a research question is collaboration and consultation with research partners and staff. This process transforms a scientifically interesting and important idea into a relevant, feasible, and well-designed study.
The process of collaboration and development of a research question forms the basis for the study protocol. The protocol is the document that transforms a research question into a feasible study designed to answer it. Once you are confident that you have formulated a strong question that can be answered through a well-designed study—and that the answer could improve health outcomes in a population—you can proceed to complete and finalize your protocol.
Topic presentation by Lic. Xiomara Medina, Nursing Training and Research Center, January 2025.
Presentation of the practical exercise and research question development, Lic. Mirian Pineda, Nursing Training and Research Center, January 2025.