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Nursing and Interdisciplinary Research: Phoenix or Dodo?

Hugh P McKenna¹

¹School of Nursing, Ulster University, Northern Ireland, UK.

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare

|October 16, 2020

Summary

Interdisciplinary research is growing in healthcare, addressing complex global issues. This paper explores challenges and solutions for cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly its impact on nursing practice and research.

Keywords:

cross disciplinary working interdisciplinary research nursing research

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Area of Science:

Healthcare research
Nursing science
Interdisciplinary studies

Background:

Increasing recognition of complex global health challenges necessitates collaborative approaches.
Traditional single-discipline research is insufficient for solving multifaceted health problems.
Interdisciplinary research is expanding in healthcare, enhancing both quantity and quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the challenges inherent in interdisciplinary research.
To analyze the specific impact of interdisciplinary research on nursing.
To propose solutions for fostering effective cross-disciplinary research initiatives.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Analysis of case studies and examples of interdisciplinary health research.
Conceptual analysis to define interdisciplinary research in the healthcare context.

Main Results:

Identified key barriers to successful interdisciplinary research, including communication and structural issues.
Highlighted the significant benefits and unique contributions of interdisciplinary approaches to nursing.
Provided a framework and practical strategies for enhancing cross-disciplinary research engagement.

Conclusions:

Interdisciplinary research is crucial for advancing healthcare and addressing complex health issues.
Overcoming challenges in interdisciplinary research requires strategic planning and supportive structures.
Nursing can significantly benefit from and contribute to interdisciplinary research endeavors.