Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Collaboration between universities and the field of practice is crucial to quality in nursing education. This study investigates middle-managers, practice-supervisors, and project participants experience participation in a collaborative project between hospitals and universities. The study has qualitative and exploratory design. Data was collected through focus groups and reflection notes. Analysis was conducted as a practical thematic analysis and five themes were identified: project involvement, communication, equality, leadership, and organisation/system. Results indicate motivation and value in the implementation phase, challenges related to lack of management support, unclear roles, and weak communication. Collaboration is perceived as meaningful but characterized by differences in understanding and goals between the actors. Early involvement and clear role clarification are emphasized as crucial for ownership and implementation. Relational capacity varies in and between organizations. Participation is perceived as valuable, sustainable implementation requires stronger ownership, management involvement, better communication, and a clearer structure in the start-up phase.
DOI: 10.7557/14.8146
Institutions: Nord University, Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7106835536