The challenges of integration in health care research.
The team approach in neuroscience patient care results in health care professionals interacting on a daily basis. However, the collaboration of health care disciplines in research is limited. The barrier to research integration among disciplines may be related to the diverse views of the quantitative and qualitative paradigms. Health care research is challenged by both the variety of health professionals and differing research paradigms. Patients will benefit from integrated health care research with a coordinated research agenda and efficient use of resources.
Koopman
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Neuromuscular Clinic, 10N18 London Health Sciences Centre University Campus, London, Ontario, Canada. koopmanw@lhsc.on.ca
Benbow
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D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D019359:Knowledge; D009488:Neurosciences / Q000458:organization & administration; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012107:Research Design; D012947:Social Work / Q000379:methods*