Bridging the gap between research and practice in bereavement: report from the Center for the Advancement of Health.
This article discusses issues in bridging the gap between research and practice in the field of bereavement. A conceptual framework is developed that emphasizes that the gulf reflects the lack of exchange and mutual influence between researchers and practitioners. Studies are presented using qualitative and quantitative methods to gain a better understanding of the nature of the gap between research and practice in bereavement. Finally recommendations are made for practitioners, researchers, and organizations to take steps toward more thoroughly integrating bereavement research and practice for the advancement of both.
Sandler
Irwin
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Prevention Research Center, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA. irwin.sandler@asu.edu
Balk
David
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Jordan
John
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Kennedy
Cara
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Nadeau
Janice
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Shapiro
Ester
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D001601:Bereavement; D003142:Communication; D003144:Communication Barriers; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008605:Mental Health Services; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012107:Research Design; D014481:United States