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Nursing science: the challenge to develop knowledge
Nursing Science Quarterly
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Nursing science is advancing, focusing on research priorities and preparing scientists. Effective knowledge transfer requires collaboration between researchers and practitioners for evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Scholarly Advancement
- Knowledge Development
Background:
- Nursing knowledge development faces challenges in content, research excellence, and dissemination.
- The profession is transitioning to focus on phenomena central to nursing practice.
- Establishing structures and training nurse researchers are foundational steps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the future directions and priorities for nursing research.
- To address strategies for centralizing scientific endeavors and resources.
- To explore methods for preparing cutting-edge nurse scientists.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the evolution of nursing science.
- Identification of key challenges in research and practice integration.
- Discussion of strategies for fostering scientific excellence.
Main Results:
- Nursing is entering a new era focused on identifying and studying practice-relevant phenomena.
- Priorities for future nursing research are emerging.
- Effective dissemination and application of research findings are critical.
Conclusions:
- Centralizing nursing research efforts and resources is essential.
- Preparing scientists at the forefront of science is a key objective.
- A partnership between practitioners and researchers is crucial for timely and appropriate translation of research into practice, enabling evidence-based practice.