Nurse and midwife researcher collaboration in eastern sub-Saharan Africa: a social network analysis
Aim:
To investigate the collaborative networks among expert clinical nurse and midwifery researchers in eastern and southern Africa.
Methods:
Thirty-eight clinical nurse and midwifery researchers completed an online survey to analyse collaboration between respondents. Data were analysed using social network analysis, generating a network map and associated measurements.
Results:
Regional collaboration was poor. Those links that did exist centred on geographic proximity and participation in regional and international organizations.
Conclusion:
These results help us to understand better ways to strengthen and support nursing and midwifery clinical research in eastern and southern Africa.
Implications For Nursing Policy:
Clinical nursing and midwifery research capacity building efforts should focus on supporting collaboration networks among individuals and institutions in the region.
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