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PRIORITY EXPERT PANEL (PEP) REPORTS
Description:
The National Institute of Nursing Research supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span-from management of patients during illness and recovery to the reduction of risks for disease and disability, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, promoting quality of life in those with chronic illness, and care for individuals at the end of life. This research may also include families within a community context. According to its broad mandate, the Institute seeks to understand and ease the symptoms of acute and chronic illness, to prevent or delay the onset of disease or disability or slow its progression, to find effective approaches to achieving and sustaining good health, and to improve the clinical settings in which care is provided. Nursing research involves clinical care in a variety of settings including the community and home in addition to more traditional health care sites. The NINR's research extends to problems encountered by patients, families, and caregivers. It also focuses on the special needs of at-risk and under-served populations, with an emphasis on health disparities. These efforts are crucial in the creation of scientific advances and their translation into cost-effective health care that does not compromise quality.
