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Current understandings of the research-practice gap in nursing: A mixed-methods study
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Current understandings of the research-practice gap in nursing: A mixed-methods study

Matthew John Leach and Basil Tucker
Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia), Vol.25(2), pp.171-179
2018
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Abstract

Research Research-practice gap Evidence-based practice Mixed-method Nursing
As nursing evolves from an occupation based on tradition to an evidence-based profession, concerns are being raised about the apparent disconnect between best practice and actual practice; a concern referred to as the research-practice gap. Given that this gap may lead to sub-standard patient care, it is imperative that attention be given to furthering our understanding of the gap.

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