Collaborative International Nursing Writing Group: A Nonpatriarchal Approach

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Scholarly Communication
• Global Health

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to academic collaboration.
• International nursing faculty and academics require platforms for scholarly support.
• Online environments offer opportunities for global academic networking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically discuss the evolution and impact of an international nursing writing group.
• To explore the adaptation of the group to an online format during the pandemic.
• To highlight the benefits of diverse perspectives and nonpatriarchal approaches in scholarly writing.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative discussion and critical analysis of the writing group's development.
• Examination of the group's operational structure and participant engagement.
• Review of the group's role in fostering cross-cultural exchange and academic growth.

Main Results:

• The international nursing writing group thrived online, adapting its structure.
• A flattened power structure and shared influence characterized the online group.
• International participation enriched collaboration and created a global network of nursing scholars.

Conclusions:

• The writing group provided a valuable platform for academic growth and cross-cultural exchange.
• Embracing diverse perspectives and nonpatriarchal approaches enhanced scholarly output.
• The group's success demonstrates the potential of online international collaboration in nursing.