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Linking innovative nursing practice to health services research
D D Bradham1, M Mangan, A Warrick
1Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. dbradham@umaryland.edu
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 29, 2000
Summary
Nurses seeking to become nurse researchers can collaborate with health services researchers. This case study explores the realities and rewards of interdisciplinary collaboration in health services research.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Research
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Background:
- Nurses often require support to develop and conduct research on novel innovations.
- Health services research opportunities frequently involve collaboration with non-clinical researchers.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration fosters mutual learning and knowledge sharing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a case study detailing the experiences of nurse researchers collaborating with health services researchers.
- To illuminate the practical aspects and benefits of interdisciplinary research partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study approach.
- Authors recount personal experiences in a collaborative research endeavor.
- Exploration of the nurse-researcher and researcher-researcher dynamic.
Main Results:
- Collaboration presents unique challenges and rewards for nurses entering research.
- Shared learning experiences enhance both clinical and research perspectives.
- Successful partnerships require effective communication and mutual respect.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is a viable pathway for nurses to develop research skills.
- Documenting outcomes of nursing innovations through research is crucial.
- The collaborative process, while complex, offers significant professional development opportunities for nurses.