title: Linking research and practice.
abstract: Although nurses are expected to incorporate research findings into their practice and be accountable for their actions, they often lack support to carry out these professional responsibilities. Below, how a service agency facilitated the linkage between nursing research and practice at a Canadian hospital.
authors.affiliation: Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Forchuk
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration