Linking research and practice through discussion
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Purpose:
To describe the process and outcomes of a researcher-initiated discussion group with nurses in clinical practice.
Design:
Descriptive case study. The study, which began in 1991, included one group of four acute care nurses. Between 1992-1996, three other groups of nurses participated.
Methods:
Nurses in practice read and discussed articles from a program of research on breast cancer during a series of group sessions. The semi-structured sessions were tape-recorded.
Results:
Participants suggested how to make article content more understandable to clinicians; they affirmed findings relevant to practice; and identified ways to integrate research in practice.
Conclusions:
Discussion served as a means for the researcher and nurses to connect the research-practice gap through learning the practice perspective and the process and value of research. Discussion groups are recommended to enhance science-based clinical practice.
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