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Lecturer practitioners: a literature review

P Fairbrother¹, S Ford

¹The University of Sheffield, School of Nursing and Midwifery, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|March 27, 1998

Summary

This study defines the multifaceted role of the lecturer practitioner, a key figure bridging theory and practice in nursing and midwifery education. It reviews their origins, development, and current challenges, offering a comprehensive overview.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

Existing literature on lecturer practitioners primarily offers individual perspectives, lacking a consolidated definition.
The lecturer practitioner role emerged as a potential solution to the theory-practice gap in healthcare education.
A regional health authority commissioned a study to explore the lecturer practitioner role within its jurisdiction.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of the multifaceted aspects of the lecturer practitioner role.
To address the need for lecturer practitioners, their origins, development, and the debate surrounding their credibility.
To offer insights into the current landscape of the lecturer practitioner role.

Main Methods:

A literature review was conducted as part of a commissioned study on lecturer practitioners.
The review aimed to synthesize existing knowledge and identify gaps in the understanding of the role.
The study focused on a specific regional health authority context.

Main Results:

A significant gap was identified in comprehensive reviews detailing the various facets of the lecturer practitioner role.
Abundant literature exists on the theory-practice gap and the role's development, but not on its comprehensive definition.
The study highlights the need for a clearer understanding of the lecturer practitioner's contributions and challenges.

Conclusions:

The lecturer practitioner role is complex and requires a multifaceted understanding beyond individual perspectives.
Further research and clear definitions are needed to fully elucidate the scope and impact of lecturer practitioners.
This paper serves as an attempt to consolidate existing knowledge and provide a foundational review of the lecturer practitioner role.

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