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Nurses play an increasingly active role in clinical research in IBD. By reviewing existing literature on the topic, this chapter provides a brief overview of some main concepts related to research in nursing. In addition, the chapter provides some general advice in relation to implementing evidence-based practice, as well as carrying out independent research.

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Jelsness-Jørgensen, LP. (2019). Nursing Research. In: Sturm, A., White, L. (eds) Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nursing Manual. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75022-4_42

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