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A practical guide to writing clinical articles for publication.
1Institute for Health and Social Science Research, Central Queensland University, Australia. b.happell@cqu.edu.au
Nursing Older People
|May 10, 2012
Summary
This guide offers practical advice for nurses on writing clinical articles for publication. It simplifies the process, encouraging knowledge sharing to strengthen the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- Nurses often possess valuable clinical insights but hesitate to share them through publication.
- Underestimating personal contributions and publication complexity are common barriers for clinicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical framework for nurses to write and publish clinical articles.
- To demystify the process of writing for professional nursing journals.
Main Methods:
- Defining the scope and nature of a clinical article.
- Outlining a structured approach to clinical article writing (Why? Where? How? What? What now?).
- Guidance on journal selection and navigating the editorial process.
Main Results:
- Nurses can overcome apprehension by following a structured writing approach.
- Understanding journal requirements and the editorial workflow facilitates publication.
Conclusions:
- Empowering nurses to publish clinical work enhances professional knowledge sharing.
- This practical guide aims to increase the number of clinical articles in nursing literature.
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