title: Stemming the tide of disreputable science: implications for nursing.
abstract: Numerous cases of fraud and misconduct in scientific endeavors have been brought to the attention of the public in recent years. Although nursing has not yet been scathed by abuses, the possibility exists that similar incidents can occur. The author reviews the factors that potentiate unethical practices and details a proactive approach for nursing to take to stem the tide of disreputable science.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Denham
mesh_terms: D001319:Authorship; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000592:standards; D010348:Patient Care Team; D015871:Scientific Misconduct / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*