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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

June 2025

Presentation by students of the Diploma Course on Systematizing Experiences in Health Institutions at the Latin American Nursing Meeting.

The Latin American Nursing Meeting (ELE): A legacy of 80 years training nursing leaders for the world, held on June 12 and 13, 2025, organized by the School of Nursing of the Faculty of Health at Universidad del Valle (Cali, Colombia), as part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the School of Nursing.

The purpose of the Latin American Nursing Meeting (ELE) is to provide an academic/scientific space to foster the consolidation of a critically reflective knowledge society around nursing science. This edition welcomes research findings, significant experiences, and narratives of nursing situations that showcase care approaches from the academic perspective. The event is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, professors, researchers, and professionals interested in the field. Participation was available both virtually (live) and in person, for both presenters and attendees.

Thematic areas:

Nursing care in the context of demographic transition.
Community health and vulnerability in emerging populations using a life course approach.
Innovation in nursing practices and technology for caregiving.
Nursing education and leadership for global health challenges.

As part of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC) Consortium, the Antonio Vidal Institute (Tegucigalpa, Honduras), and the School of Nursing of the Faculty of Health at Universidad del Valle (Cali, Colombia), students from the diploma course “Systematizing Experiences in Health Institutions” participated. This course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen research capacities within their institutions through a learn-by-doing approach using the methodology of systematizing experiences. The course prioritized nursing staff due to their active role in continuous improvement processes and the need to enhance their research skills and knowledge-sharing capacities.

From the Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE–SESAL), we had the participation of Lic. Anny Nuñez and Lic. Leydi Diaz, director of the National Training Center for Human Resources (CENARH). They presented: “Weaving knowledge, from the classroom to the community: systematizing the experience of auxiliary nursing students from the National Training Center for Human Resources during their community practice training (January–October 2024).”

Presenters: Lic. Anny Nuñez, Lic. Leydi Diaz, members of the Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE–SESAL), Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Presentation in virtual synchronous format, July 12, 2025.

From the Research Club at Hospital Escuela, we had the participation of Lic. Xiomara Medina, representative of the Academic Management and Research Department at Hospital Escuela, Honduras, and Lic. Lesbia Raquel Rivera, nursing graduate of Hospital Escuela in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. “Food security in newborns, humanizing birth and breastfeeding care. Systematization of the experiences of the Breastfeeding Committee in the Accreditation process of the 'Initiative for the Humanization of Birth and Breastfeeding Care' at Hospital Escuela, March 2025.”

Presenter: Lic. Xiomara Medina, member of the Research Club at Hospital Escuela, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Presentation in virtual synchronous format, July 13, 2025.

This milestone represents a significant step forward in strengthening leadership and research in nursing from and for Latin America and the Caribbean. The experiences shared by the students demonstrate the generation of knowledge and learning through critical reflection on practices and lived experiences, aimed at improving future interventions and transforming health realities.

ANNEX

Meeting Agenda

May 2025

Students of the Diploma Course on Systematizing Experiences in Health Institutions to present at the Latin American Nursing Meeting

With the aim of continuing to strengthen research capacities in health institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean through a learning-by-doing approach, several students from the Diploma Course on Systematizing Experiences in Health Institutions have been selected to present their work at the Latin American Nursing Meeting: A Legacy of 80 Years Training Nursing Leaders for the World, organized by the School of Nursing at the Faculty of Health, Universidad del Valle (Cali, Colombia), as part of the commemoration of the School's 80th anniversary. The event will take place on June 12 and 13, 2025, and will be held both in person and virtually.

The purpose of the Latin American Nursing Meeting (ELE) is to create an academic and scientific space that fosters the development of a society of critical and reflective knowledge around nursing science. This edition will receive research results, significant experiences, and narratives of nursing situations that showcase care approaches from the academic field.

This achievement highlights the importance of systematizing real experiences in institutional contexts, allowing for the reconstruction and critical analysis of health project implementation, identifying achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations to improve future interventions. This process not only organizes information but also facilitates reflection and deep understanding of the experience, generating significant knowledge and learning that can contribute to the transformation of health practices and policies.

The presentations developed within the framework of the diploma course address various issues and lessons from nursing practice:

Nursing care in the context of demographic transition.
Community health and vulnerability in emerging populations through a life course approach.
Innovation in nursing practices and technology for caregivers.
Nursing education and leadership for global health challenges.

From the Nursing Training and Research Center (CCIE-SESAL), we will have the participation of Lic. Anny Nuñez and Lic. Leydi Diaz, director of the National Training Center for Human Resources (CENARH), who will present on: "Weaving knowledge, from the classroom to the community: systematization of the experience of auxiliary nursing students at the National Training Center for Human Resources during their community practice training. (January–October 2024)"

From the Hospital Escuela Research Club, we will have the participation of Lic. Xiomara Medina, representative of the Department of Academic Management and Research at Hospital Escuela, Honduras, and Lesbia Raquel Rivera, nursing graduate from Hospital Escuela in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. “Food security in newborns, humanizing birth and breastfeeding assistance. Systematization of the experiences of the Breastfeeding Committee in the Accreditation of the 'Initiative for the Humanization of Birth and Breastfeeding Care' at Hospital Escuela, March 2025.”

This milestone represents a significant step forward in strengthening nursing leadership and research from and for Latin America and the Caribbean. The experiences shared by the diploma course students not only demonstrate the impact of applied knowledge in real-world contexts but also the power of regional collaboration to transform practice, generate evidence, and build a legacy of e

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

Meeting Agenda

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 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.