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University and industry partnerships: lessons from collaborative research
Deanne Gaskill1, Paul Morrison, Fran Sanders
1School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|February 27, 2004
Summary
Successful research collaboration in aged care requires building trust and commitment with staff. Overcoming staff suspicion and viewing partnerships as long-term endeavors are crucial for enhancing client care.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Educational Partnerships
- Gerontology
Background:
- Collaborative research between educational institutions and health agencies is a growing strategy for integrating theory and practice.
- This study examines a specific collaborative project in a residential aged care setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the experiences and challenges of a collaborative research project in aged care.
- To explore unexpected issues that arose during the implementation of the research.
Main Methods:
- A research team comprising university academics, aged care nurses, and a research assistant conducted the project.
- The study involved collaboration within the research team and engagement with broader aged care staff.
Main Results:
- Major challenges stemmed from the broader staff's lack of research experience and deep-seated suspicions about the project's motives.
- Gaining trust and commitment from some staff proved difficult despite efforts to inform and involve them.
Conclusions:
- Successful collaborative research hinges on trust and commitment, which can be challenging to establish.
- Long-term collaborative relationships with a unifying goal are essential for enhancing client care in aged care settings.
- Project timelines and costs may be impacted by the need for sustained collaboration and trust-building.