title: Why nursing research matters.
abstract: To coincide with the RCN international nursing research conference in Edinburgh we take a look at the state of nursing research. It has come a long way in a short time, but a key challenge is ensuring the aim is firmly on studies that benefit frontline practice.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends