CAROLINA NURSES ARE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING HEALTH FOR ALL.
Our researchers are discovering innovative solutions to the world’s most challenging health care problems. By reducing disparities and promoting health equity, Carolina Nurses are improving lives and leading the profession.
Learn more about our currently funded research projects and faculty experts by exploring the research areas of excellence below:
Research Areas of Excellence
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Community Engaged Research
Health disparities persist across racial and ethnic groups in North Carolina and nationwide. School of Nursing faculty collaborate with community partners to understand and address the factors contributing to these inequalities and promote equitable access to care for all.
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Multilevel Determinants of Health
The health of individuals and communities is affected by many factors, including their social environment, biology, behavior, physiology and psychology. By studying and addressing these determinants, Carolina Nursing researchers are improving lives on a local and global scale.
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Nursing and Health Systems
As North Carolina and the world face new and unprecedented health crises and an aging population, nurses are ever more central to the health and well-being of patients, families, and communities. Carolina nurse researchers are building on the essential role nurses play across a wide range of settings and are improving patient safety, quality of care, and outcomes.
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Preventing Chronic Illness and Promoting Health
Carolina Nursing faculty are actively engaged in developing, testing and implementing interventions to reduce the risk of chronic disease and promote health among those living with a chronic condition.
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Digital Healthcare
We are applying cutting-edge information and communication technologies to improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes.
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