SORT Online

Welcome to the SORT-online (Self-Assessment of Organisational Research Readiness Tool) website, a cutting-edge resource developed by leading researchers at the University of Sheffield in collaboration with NHS England. Designed to support health and care organisations, SORT is here to enhance your organisation's capacity to engage in and support nursing research.

The SORT provides a comprehensive self-assessment framework, enabling organisations to evaluate and strengthen their research capabilities within nursing and broader health and care practices. By guiding you through forty-four targeted statements, SORT helps assess your current level of research maturity and the support available for nurses involved in research. Upon completion, your organisation will be equipped to create a tailored improvement plan to better integrate research into nursing practice, ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

This website is part of a wider initiative inspired by the Chief Nursing Officer for England’s ambitious strategy to foster a research-centric environment. Our goal is to empower nurses to lead, participate in, and deliver impactful research that benefits healthcare outcomes.

Start your journey towards enhanced research capability today. Please read our Usage Guidelines for more information and visit our SORT Tool page for how you can access the tool.