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Nursing research: our world not theirs?

A Mulhall1

  • 1Independent Research Consultant, West Cottage, Hook Hill Lane, Woking, Surrey, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The nursing research-practice gap persists due to differing academic and practitioner cultures. Bridging this divide requires recognizing these cultural differences and improving how research is communicated to practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Healthcare Research

Background:

  • The research-practice gap in nursing remains a significant challenge.
  • Despite numerous initiatives and literature, the divide between nursing research and practice persists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the factors contributing to the persistent research-practice gap in nursing.
  • To analyze the cultural differences between academic researchers and practitioners.
  • To examine the role of written communication in perpetuating the gap.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the nursing research-practice divide.
  • Exploration of differing imperatives and foci of researchers and practitioners.
  • Discussion of current reporting practices for nursing research.

Main Results:

  • Academic researchers and practitioners operate under distinct imperatives and cultural norms.
  • Current methods of reporting research obscure the research process and hinder its adoption in practice.
  • The written word, as a primary conduit for research, often fails to bridge the gap effectively.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing and making explicit the cultural differences between research and practice is crucial.
  • Strategies are needed to facilitate greater transparency in research reporting.
  • Addressing the research-practice gap requires a deeper understanding of the communication dynamics between researchers and practitioners.

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