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Qualitative research in nursing: a quest for quality

British Journal of NursingPublished 25 September 1997Open access
John R. Cutcliffe
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As nursing is still in the process of establishing its own unique knowledge base many nurses are starting to undertake research projects, it is reasonable to state that a proportion of this research is poor which has led to justifiable criticism from other professions.

Abstract

As nursing is still in the process of establishing its own unique knowledge base many nurses are starting to undertake research projects. While such attempts should be encouraged it is reasonable to state that a proportion of this research is poor which has led to justifiable criticism from other professions.

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Health ProfessionsNursing