Nurse and midwife researcher collaboration in eastern sub‐Saharan Africa: a social network analysis. (13th September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cato, K.D.; Sun, C.; Dohrn, J.; Ferng, Y.‐h.; Klopper, H.C.; Larson, E.
• Is Part Of: International nursing review. Volume 66:Number 4(2019:Dec.)
• Page Start: 571
• Page End: 576
• Publication Date: 2019-09-13
• Subjects: Botswana -- Capacity Building -- Clinical Research -- Eastern -- Sub‐Sahara -- Midwifery -- Nursing -- Network Analysis; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1111/inr.12542
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-8132

Abstract

Abstract : Aim: To investigate the collaborative networks among expert clinical nurse and midwifery researchers in eastern and southern Africa. Methods: Thirty‐eight clinical nurse and midwifery researchers completed an online survey to analyse collaboration between respondents. Data were analysed using social network analysis, generating a network map and associated measurements. Results: Regional collaboration was poor. Those links that did exist centred on geographic proximity and participation in regional and international organizations. Conclusion: These results help us to understand better ways to strengthen and support nursing and midwifery clinical research in eastern and southern Africa. Implications for nursing policy: Clinical nursing and midwifery research capacity building efforts should focus on supporting collaboration networks among individuals and institutions in the region.