Nursing Research Club – Hospital Escuela, 2025
- Format: Hybrid (in-person or virtual)
- Language: Spanish
- Location: Hospital Escuela, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
- Target audience: Members of the research club (Nursing professionals from various medical care services at Hospital Escuela)
- Date and time: Once a month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Organizing institutions:
- Department of Academic Management and Research, Hospital Escuela
- Institute of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Antonio Vidal
- The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean Project (TGHN LAC)
- Moderator: Lic. Xiomara Medina, Department of Academic Management and Research, Hospital Escuela
The Nursing Research Club at Hospital Escuela is a space for nursing professionals to come together to share ideas, raise questions, and seek answers collaboratively on topics related to nursing research. It fosters networking and encourages the development of research teams. This club has been implemented since February 2024 as part of the activities carried out within the project “The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN-LAC): Creating equity in health research by connecting excellence and sharing knowledge”, established between the Department of Academic Management and Research at Hospital Escuela and the Antonio Vidal Institute. Discussions have included:
- Expectations regarding the Research Club
- The importance of organizing work networks to conduct nursing research
- Daily challenges nurses face to integrate research into clinical and care practice
- The journey from clinical work to scientific publication
- Ethics in patient research
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.
Structure:
- 10 minutes for participant introductions
- 10 minutes to review the previous meeting's minutes
- 20 minutes for topic presentation
- 40 minutes for discussion
- 20 minutes for conclusions and closing
September 2025
Topic: TGHN LAC Webinar / Strengthening Nursing Research Capacities
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., the coordinating team of TGHN LAC Honduras, in collaboration with Global Research Nurses, TGHN LAC Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, held the webinar titled:
"From Qualitative Research, a Contribution of Nursing to Improve Health Services: Experiences of Obstetric Violence During Labor in Postpartum Adolescents".
This virtual event aimed to foster collaboration and networking among nursing professionals, promoting the development of scientific research in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also sought to strengthen research capacities and generate evidence to improve health services.
The webinar featured experts from Honduras, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and the United Kingdom, offering a multidisciplinary and international perspective to the discussion. Coordination between Hospital Escuela and TGHN LAC facilitated academic exchange and the development of professional networks.
Moderators:
- MSc. María Alicia del Castillo, Nurse Epidemiologist, Universidad del Valle, Colombia.
- Dr. Olga Jape, Medical Researcher, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- MSc. Xiomara Medina, Nurse Epidemiologist, Hospital Escuela, Honduras.
Panelists:
- MSc. Daniela Morelli, Coordinator, Global Research Nurses, United Kingdom.
- MSc. Escarleth Zelaya, Nurse specializing in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Honduras.
During the session, the experts shared findings from research and practical experiences that demonstrated the importance of nursing in generating knowledge and improving health services. They emphasized the role of qualitative research in reproductive health, especially for understanding experiences of obstetric violence faced by adolescents during childbirth.
The panelists stressed the need for nursing professionals to lead research efforts that bring visibility to these realities, promoting the humanization of health services and evidence-based decision-making.
Interaction with participants during the Q&A session fostered critical dialogue about nursing practice and its role in advocating for health rights.
This webinar reaffirmed the commitment of TGHN LAC and Hospital Escuela to strengthening the research capacities of nursing personnel, as well as to building more just, humanized, and evidence-based health systems.
ANNEXES
Working Meeting: Strengthening Research Capacities among Social Service Students of the Bachelor of Nursing Program
To continue promoting and developing research capacities, the Research and Academic Management Unit of Hospital Escuela and the Antonio Vidal Institute, within the framework of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC) project, held a virtual meeting on September 29, 2025, with the objective of incorporating Bachelor of Nursing students completing their social service into the activities of the Hospital Escuela Research Club.
During the meeting, opportunities for mentorship aimed at strengthening scientific research skills were discussed. Priority topics of interest were also identified, emerging from the clinical experience of the students in their respective practice units, including:
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Ethics in humanized care.
- Care of central venous catheters.
The importance of diversifying research topics was emphasized, and guidance was provided on the criteria to consider when conducting literature reviews, promoting methodological quality in the students’ work.
Lastly, the "Data Clinic" resource, aimed at health professionals, was introduced. https://lac.tghn.org/actividades-y-eventos/clinica-de-datos-es/clinica-de-datos-en-etica-de-la-investigacion-en-el-hospital-escuela-2025/.
This initiative, part of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC https://lac.tghn.org/) project, promotes ethical and high-quality research through individualized guidance sessions at key moments of research projects, providing support in ethical aspects related to research topics, strengthening research capacities among health professionals, fostering their professional development, and contributing to knowledge generation in the health field. The meeting included the participation of 10 social service students from the National Autonomous University of Honduras.
Zoom meeting held with Bachelor of Nursing social service students, Hospital Escuela, September 29, 2025.
August 2025
Theme: Presentation Day for the Research Project Profiles of Nursing Professionals in and with Hospital Escuela.
To continue promoting and strengthening research capacities, the Research and Academic Management Unit of Hospital Escuela and the Antonio Vidal Institute, within the framework of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC) project, carried out a Presentation Day for the research project profiles of nursing professionals in and with Hospital Escuela. The objective was to showcase the research work being developed by nursing personnel within the institution.
The event was held on Thursday, August 21, in the Jesús Aguiar Paz Auditorium at Hospital Escuela, led by Lic. Xiomara Medina, and attended by researchers from the Hospital Escuela Research Club, nursing professionals, students, faculty, and health sector authorities. The session enabled the presentation of projects addressing diverse clinical and administrative challenges, with a focus on continuous improvement of hospital care.
Highlighted topics included:
- Prevention of infections associated with the care of medical devices.
- Evaluation of the structure and content of nursing notes.
- Proper identification of hospitalized patients.
- Factors affecting hospital discharge.
- Proposals to improve hemovigilance in pediatric patients.
- Systematization of experiences in health.
Each project was presented by its authors. The session also included a feedback and Q&A space that enriched the exchange of ideas and best practices among participants. The event concluded with words of recognition for all participants and a call to continue strengthening research as a pillar of professional practice. These academic and scientific spaces reinforce the research competencies of nursing personnel, driving continuous improvement in health care and evidence-based practice.
The event reaffirms Hospital Escuela’s and its nursing staff’s commitment to knowledge generation and applied research as key tools for strengthening the quality of service provided to patients.
ANNEXES
Participants in the Presentation Day of the research project profiles of nursing professionals in and with Hospital Escuela, Tegucigalpa, August 21, 2025.
Members of the Hospital Escuela Research Club, Tegucigalpa, August 21, 2025.
July 2025
Working Meeting: Strengthening Nursing Research Projects at Hospital Escuela through Data Clinics in Research Ethics.
On July 31, 2025, a meeting was held in the Boardroom of the Department of Pathology, second floor of the Medical-Surgical Building at Hospital Escuela. The meeting was convened by the Research and Academic Management Unit with the objective of presenting the Hospital Escuela Research Ethics Committee (CEI-HE). https://lac.tghn.org/actividades-y-eventos/otras-actividades-lac/conformacion-del-comite-de-etica-en-investigacion-del-hospital-escuela-ceihe/
The Antonio Vidal Institute of Infectious Diseases and Parasitology (IAV), in collaboration with the Research and Academic Management Unit, offers an orientation and guidance service in research ethics known as the “Data Clinic.” It is aimed at health professionals from the various health areas working at Hospital Escuela. https://lac.tghn.org/actividades-y-eventos/clinica-de-datos-es/clinica-de-datos-en-etica-de-la-investigacion-en-el-hospital-escuela-2025/.
This initiative is part of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC https://lac.tghn.org/) project and promotes ethical and high-quality research through individualized guidance sessions at key moments of research projects, providing support in ethical aspects related to research topics, strengthening research capacities among health professionals, fostering their professional development, and contributing to the generation of knowledge in the health field.
During the meeting, members of the Hospital Escuela Research Club and students of the Diploma in Systematization of Health Experiences participated, receiving guidance on the steps to follow for submitting research protocols to the CEI-HE and requesting institutional endorsement from the Research and Academic Management Unit.
Submitting a research protocol to a research ethics committee is a fundamental step in any investigation involving human beings, animals, or sensitive data. It is not just a procedure but a guarantee that the research will be conducted responsibly, respectfully, and with scientific rigor. On the other hand, institutional endorsement in health research is a document processed within an institution (such as a hospital, university, or health center) where the research is being conducted, certifying that formal authorization has been granted to carry out the study within its facilities, with its staff or patients. Institutional endorsement is independent but complementary to the approval of the Research Ethics Committee. Both are usually required before initiating any research. Together, institutional endorsement and ethical approval are essential, especially in the health field, because they fulfill distinct but complementary functions that ensure the integrity, legality, and validity of the study.
As part of the commitments made, it was agreed that on August 12 a session will be held to present and discuss the research profiles currently being developed at Hospital Escuela.
Members of the Hospital Escuela Research Club, Tegucigalpa, July 31, 2025.
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
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 excellence in health.
ANNEX
Latin American Nursing Meeting, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
April 2025
TOPIC: WORKSHOP ON STRATEGIC SEARCH IN SPECIALIZED DATABASES
NURSING RESEARCH CLUB – HOSPITAL ESCUELA
Location: Hemeroteca, National Medical Library, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Objective: To strengthen the competencies of nursing professionals at Hospital Escuela in the application and use of search engines and reference managers to develop high-quality scientific research.
The workshop was organized in collaboration with the National Medical Library, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNAH, and featured participation by Dr. Martha Cecilia García, Coordinator of the National Medical Library; Lic. Sandra Barahona and Lic. Karla Zúniga, librarians of the same institution; and Lic. Xiomara Medina, Academic Management and Research Unit of Hospital Escuela.
During the session, the facilitators trained participants in the use of resources such as Research4Life, as well as reference management tools Zotero and CITAVI, providing hands-on and detailed instruction on each tool. The nursing professionals learned to manage references efficiently and to integrate these resources into their research, enhancing their ability to organize scientific literature and optimize the time dedicated to searching for and managing relevant information.
The workshop included active participation from the nursing professionals who are members of the Hospital Escuela Research Club, The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean / Honduras Project: María Betancourth, Kateryn Sanchez, Alejandra Centeno, Pamela Baca, Dulce Alcerro, Elena Romero, Diana Gonzales, Jenny Flores, Ana Rivas.
ANNEX
Members of the Nursing Research Club, Hemeroteca, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tegucigalpa, April 2025.
Members of the Nursing Research Club, Hemeroteca, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tegucigalpa, April 2025.
March 2025
Closing Ceremony: Diploma Course “Systematization of Experiences in Health Institutions”: Joint Activity 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 formally concluded the diploma course organized by the Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia, in cooperation with the institutions participating in the project The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC), Hospital Escuela, and Instituto Antonio Vidal, Honduras.
This diploma course, developed between September 2024 and March 2025, aimed to strengthen health research capacities through the methodology of experience systematization. It was designed for nurses from various health institutions and training and research centers in 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 in a virtual format, combining independent work during asynchronous sessions with facilitator-guided feedback and supervision during synchronous sessions. Topics explored by participants 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. The event concluded with the presentation of recognitions to participants for their effort and commitment to strengthening health institutions.
This activity was held in a hybrid format, at the Auditorium of the School of Nursing, Universidad del Valle (San Fernando campus), and was also broadcast via the Univalle Zoom Platform. It included participants from both Honduras and Colombia, including the academic community, researchers, and representatives from health institutions.
This successful first edition marks the beginning of a promising future, with plans for a second edition already underway. The course materials will soon be available in the TGHN LAC training center to extend its impact to the global community.
ANNEXES
- Closing Remarks: Diploma Course “Systematizing Experiences in Health Institutions”
- Agenda: Closing Ceremony – Diploma Course “Systematizing Experiences in Health Institutions”
Closing ceremony 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
Work Meeting: Strengthening Nursing Research Projects at Hospital Escuela through the Mentorship Program
On February 27, 2025, a meeting was held in the Nursing Supervision Office, located on the second floor of the Medical-Surgical Block at Hospital Escuela. The meeting was convened by the Department of Academic Management and Research to introduce and assign mentors for the research projects developed by the nursing staff who are members of the Research Club (https://lac.tghn.org/actividades-y-eventos/mentoria-es/programa-de-mentoria-en-investigacion-en-el-hospital-escuela/).
The Antonio Vidal Institute of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (IAV), in collaboration with the Department of Academic Management and Research, has implemented a Research Mentorship Program for members of the Nursing Research Club at Hospital Escuela. This program, part of The Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean project (TGHN LAC, https://lac.tghn.org/), aims to strengthen research capacities among health professionals, supporting their professional development and contributing to knowledge generation in the health field.
During the meeting, participants agreed to plan the upcoming activities for the next quarter (March–June), assigning tasks and deadlines for the execution of research projects.
JANUARY 2025
Work Meeting: Strengthening Nursing Research Projects at Hospital Escuela
On January 16, 2025, a meeting was held in the Boardroom of the Department of Pathology, located on the second floor of the Medical-Surgical Block at Hospital Escuela. The meeting was convened by the Department of Academic Management and Research to introduce the Mentorship Program for research projects developed by the nursing staff who are members of the Research Club.
Mentorship is a practice in which a more experienced individual guides and advises a less experienced one over a defined period. This relationship seeks to strengthen the research capabilities of health professionals, supporting their professional development and contributing to the generation of knowledge in the health field (https://lac.tghn.org/actividades-y-eventos/mentoria-es/programa-de-mentoria-en-investigacion-en-el-hospital-escuela/).
During the meeting, future activities were scheduled to follow up on research projects through the assignment of tasks and deadlines for their execution.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of participation certificates for the training and theoretical-practical strengthening activities held by the Nursing Research Club at Hospital Escuela, covering the period from February to November 2024. Certificates were awarded to nurses working in Gynecology-Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Surgical Centers.
Presentation by Lic. Xiomara Medina, Nursing Research Club, Hospital Escuela, January 2025.
Nursing Research Club – Certificate presentation ceremony for the February–December 2024 period, Hospital Escuela, January 2025.
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