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Review
. 2019 Jan:34:1-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2018.10.005. Epub 2018 Oct 13.

What is a theory-practice gap? An exploration of the concept

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What is a theory-practice gap? An exploration of the concept

Kathleen Greenway et al. Nurse Educ Pract. 2019 Jan.

Abstract

In nursing literature, the phrase 'theory-practice gap' is widely used without common definition or description of its underlying concept. This review paper presents a concept analysis using Rodgers (2000) evolutionary process to define and clarify the concept of the theory-practice gap as part of a doctoral study. In so doing it provides a deeper understanding of the concept to enable its consistent application within nurse education. A theoretical definition is developed, the data search that was undertaken is described and a discussion of the attributes, antecedents and consequences is provided. We conclude by offering, a model case, which is employed to illustrate the concept.

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