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Ongoing Research Activities

Urban Nursing College and Hospital & Foundation Research Center (HFRC) actively foster scientific inquiry, clinical investigations, and evidence-based nursing interventions aimed at improving community healthcare outcomes.

SR. No.Research Study / TitlePrincipal Investigator / FacultyDepartment / DisciplineStatus / Duration
1Assessment of Infection Control Practices & Hand Hygiene Compliance in Intensive Care UnitsProf. Dr. A. K. SharmaCritical Care NursingOngoing (2025–2027)
2Community-Based Health Education & Nutritional Intervention in Rural & Tribal DahodDr. R. Patel & Faculty TeamCommunity Health NursingOngoing (2024–2026)
3Clinical Evaluation of Nurse-Led Lifestyle Modification Protocols in Type-2 Diabetes MellitusS. R. Kadakia Research GroupMedical-Surgical NursingOngoing (2025–2026)

Research Projects Completed

Our faculty, researchers, and nursing scholars have successfully concluded several benchmark research projects contributing to healthcare education, patient safety, and clinical protocols.

SR. No.Completed Project TitleLead Researcher / TeamSponsoring / Collaborating AgencyYear of Completion
1Epidemiological Study on Maternal & Child Healthcare Utilization in Tribal Regions of DahodCommunity Health Research CellHealth Foundation & Research Center2024
2Evaluation of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Protocols for Infectious Diseases in Rural ClinicsClinical Investigation UnitHFRC & Associated Medical Wings2023
3Impact of High-Fidelity Simulation Training on Clinical Competence of Nursing GraduatesAcademic Research CommitteeS.R. Kadakia School of Nursing2022

Institutional Ethics Committee

HEALTH FOUNDATION & RESEARCH CENTER - INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE (IEC)

The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) is constituted in accordance with ICMR and GCP guidelines to review, approve, and oversee all biomedical, behavioral, and clinical nursing research involving human participants.

SR. No.Name of Committee MemberDesignation / QualificationRole in Committee
1Dr. S. K. MehtaMD (Medicine), Senior PhysicianChairperson
2Dr. Anita DesaiMD (Pharmacology)Member Secretary
3Prof. P. B. SolankiM.Sc. Nursing, Ph.D.Clinician / Nursing Expert
4Adv. Jayesh ShahLL.M., Legal SpecialistLegal Expert
5Shri Maheshbhai DaveM.A., Social ActivistSocial Scientist / NGO Representative
6Smt. Rekhaben ParmarSocial Worker & Community RepresentativeLay Person