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Pragmatism and integrated knowledge translation: exploring the compatabilities and tensions.

Lorelli Nowell¹

¹Faculty of Nursing University of Calgary Calgary Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada.

|October 7, 2016

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Pragmatic philosophy enhances integrated knowledge translation in nursing research. This approach fosters co-creation of practical nursing knowledge to address complex healthcare challenges.

Keywords:

Epistemology evidence knowledge translation nursing knowledge nursing research philosophy pragmatism

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Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Philosophy of Science
Knowledge Translation

Background:

The integrated knowledge translation (IKT) approach in research aims to bridge the gap between research and practice.
Pragmatism offers a philosophical framework that emphasizes practical consequences and problem-solving.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role of pragmatic philosophy in the integrated knowledge translation (IKT) approach.
To examine how pragmatic philosophy can advance nursing knowledge creation and application.

Main Methods:

Critical inquiry and literature review were employed.
Analysis of literature on pragmatism and knowledge translation.

Main Results:

Integrating pragmatic philosophy with IKT research can lead to the co-creation of nursing knowledge.
This approach addresses complex nursing practice problems by acknowledging the inseparability of knowledge and practice.

Conclusions:

Underpinning IKT research with pragmatic philosophy is significant for advancing nursing practice.
Collaborative knowledge creation involving researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public is essential.