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dc.contributor.authorDownie, Jill
dc.contributor.authorOrb, Angelica
dc.contributor.authorWynaden, Dianne
dc.contributor.authorMcGowan, S.
dc.contributor.authorSeeman, Z.
dc.contributor.authorOgilvie, S.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:04:03Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:04:03Z
dc.date.created2008-11-12T23:25:20Z
dc.date.issued2001
dc.identifier.citationDownie, J. and Orb, A. and Wynaden, D. and McGowan, S. and Seeman, Z. and Ogilvie, S.. 2001. A practice-research model for collaborative partnership. Collegian 8 (4): 27-32.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/17792
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60031-1
dc.description.abstract

The ability to integrate education, practice and research initiatives is well documented and the nursing literature presents several collaborative models that have emerged between educational institutions and service agencies to achieve this aim. However, a collaborative partnership agreement does more than integrate these initiatives; it is a vehicle by which the theory-clinical practice gap is bridged and best practice outcomes are achieved. This paper outlines an innovative collaborative partnership agreement between Fremantle Hospital and Health Service and Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Western Australia. The partnership engages academics in the clinical setting in two formalised collaborative appointments. This partnership not only enhances communication between educational and health services, but fosters the development of nursing research and knowledge. The process of the collaborative partnership agreement involved the development of a Practice-Research Model (PRM) of collaboration. This model encourages a close working relationship between registered nurses and academics, and has also facilitated strong links at the health service with the Nursing Research and Evaluation Unit, medical staff and other allied health professionals. Links have also been established with other health services and agencies in the metropolitan area. The key concepts exemplified in the application of the model include practice-driven research development, collegial partnership, collaborative ownership and best practice. Many specific outcomes have been achieved through implementation of the model, but overall the partnership between registered nurses and academics in the pursuit of research to support clinical practice has been the highlight. This has resulted in changes and innovations in current nursing practice and, importantly, dissemination of best practice outcomes. (author abstract)

dc.publisherRoyal College of Nursing Australia
dc.subjectbest practice outcomes
dc.subjectrole development and communication
dc.subjectcollaboration
dc.subjectprofessional development
dc.subjecttheory-practice gap
dc.subjectinnovation
dc.titleA practice-research model for collaborative partnership
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume8
dcterms.source.number4
dcterms.source.monthoct
dcterms.source.startPage27
dcterms.source.endPage32
dcterms.source.titleCollegian
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Downie J; Orb A; Wynaden D; McGowan S; Seeman Z and Ogilvie S. A practice-research model for collaborative partnership. [online]. Collegian, 2001 Oct; 8 (4): 27-32.

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Article originally published in the journal Collegian.

curtin.note

Collegian is published by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia.

curtin.identifierEPR-1081
curtin.accessStatusOpen access
curtin.facultySchool of Nursing and Midwifery
curtin.facultyDivision of Health Sciences


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