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Thoughts about multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research.

Jacqueline Fawcett1

  • 1Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Boston.

Nursing Science Quarterly
|October 3, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This essay explores multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research, examining their definitions, objectives, and impacts on nursing professionals and the nursing discipline.

Keywords:
Interdisciplinarymultidisciplinarynursingresearchtransdisciplinary

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Interprofessional Education
  • Scientific Collaboration

Background:

  • Multiple discipline research approaches are increasingly prevalent in scientific inquiry.
  • Understanding the nuances between multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research is crucial for effective knowledge generation.
  • The nursing discipline can benefit from and be impacted by various forms of collaborative research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and delineate the objectives of multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research.
  • To analyze the potential benefits and drawbacks for individual nurses participating in these research types.
  • To evaluate the overall gains and losses for the nursing discipline stemming from engagement in multiple discipline research.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of research methodologies.
  • Literature review on collaborative research frameworks.
  • Discussion of implications for nursing practice and academia.

Main Results:

  • Clear definitions and distinct objectives were provided for each research approach.
  • Identified potential professional development and knowledge expansion for nurses.
  • Highlighted risks such as role diffusion and resource allocation challenges.
  • Assessed the potential for enhanced research impact and disciplinary advancement for nursing.

Conclusions:

  • Engaging in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research offers significant opportunities for nursing.
  • Careful consideration of potential challenges is necessary to maximize benefits for nurses and the discipline.
  • Strategic integration of these research approaches can advance nursing science and practice.