Bone appétit: Digesting the evidence in trauma and orthopaedics nursing
28 Oct 2026, 13:30 - 15:00
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This research webinar serves up the latest evidence shaping trauma and orthopaedic nursing practice today. From bedside innovations to quality improvement initiatives, we'll explore how current research is translating into better patient outcomes and stronger clinical decision-making. Designed for trauma and orthopaedic nurses, allied health professionals, and anyone with an appetite for evidence-based practice, this session offers practical insights you can apply straight away. Whether you're new to research or a seasoned clinician, join us for a bite-sized but substantial look at where trauma and orthopaedic nursing research is heading next.
Speaker: Professor Rebecca Jester
Research is everybody's business. This RCN Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing (TON) webinar explores how evidence underpins everyday orthopaedic practice that ranges from the fundamentals of what counts as evidence, to how nurses can access, embed, and apply research in real clinical scenarios.
This session will address the infrastructure nurses need to engage with research, common knowledge gaps (including emerging areas like robotic-assisted surgery), and practical examples such as pre-operative fasting protocols and pin site care.
The webinar also touches on sustainability in orthopaedic practice and demystifies the process of writing for publication. This session links directly to the ongoing development of the TON Capability Framework and forms part of the RCN's October 2026 webinar series that focuses on the four pillars of Advanced Practice.
Learning objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of research and what constitutes good evidence in trauma and orthopaedic nursing practice.
- Identify how to access, appraise, and embed research into everyday clinical guidelines and trauma and orthopaedic nursing care.
- Recognise opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and formulate focused questions that can be explored using research evidence.
- Apply research findings to support evidence-based practice changes that improve patient outcomes, safety, and quality of care.
- Explore practical first steps for engaging with research and writing for publication.
Please be aware, when you join this event your name, email address and organisation may be visible to other attendees. The meeting may be attended by both RCN members and non-members.
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