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A E Dale

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PubMed1995

A research study exploring the patient's view of quality of life using the case study method.

A research study into the patient's perspective of quality of life is outlined. This phenomenon had not been explored at the time when the study was in process. However, late in 1993 towards the end of the study a paper was published by Bertero & Ek in which the findings of a similar study were discussed. The findings of this study reinforced and expanded upon those of Bertero & Ek. After a brief outline of the research study this paper explores validity in qualitative research, the case study method, method triangulation and the application of the hermeneutic cycle. The latter two of these were strategies adopted within this study to promote validity. The paper ends with a discussion of the main findings from this study and conclusions.

Clinical Nursing Research↗
PubMed1994

The theory-theory gap: the challenge for nurse teachers.

The paper begins with a review of the nature of theory-based practice and how it is evidenced. This is then used to demonstrate that theory is based upon practice and that there is not a gap between theory and practice but rather there is a theory-theory gap which is evidenced by a lack of experiential knowledge. The paper continues by exploring ways in which theory can be integrated in practice to provide the student with experiential knowledge and the challenge this creates for nurse teachers. It finishes with a proposal for the way in which the nurse teacher might develop his/her clinical role to address the gap whilst securing their basis for the future in higher education.

Cognition↗
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Determining guiding principles for evidence-based practice.

This article traces the history of evidence-based practice (EBP), outlines current issues and reviews the literature on the key concepts, features and outcomes. The author then establishes a set of principles to guide EBP in health care.

Clinical Competence↗