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Translating research into practice: A UK based case study of a social care research-practice partnership focusing on older adults
McSherry, Robert Makhumula-Nkhoma, Nellie Crompton, Rhian Blain, Janet Nolan, Damian Kingston, Paul
McSherry, Robert
Makhumula-Nkhoma, Nellie
Crompton, Rhian
Blain, Janet
Nolan, Damian
Kingston, Paul
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2026-03-16
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A literature review exploring developing research-practice partnerships highlighted they originated in the education sector and have been operating for two decades in the United States. The literature was applied to frame a real-world case study and make recommendations to inform the development and implementation of such partnerships.
Research practice partnerships are long-term collaborations between researchers and practitioners aiming to make practice-based improvement. The literature offers frameworks and guidance regarding how to establish and develop these partnerships and the factors required for success. Insights from the case study highlight the importance of adequate resourcing, open dialogue between partners, setting research goals, and establishing terms of reference.
Research practice partnerships provide a platform in facilitating a range of partners in supporting the application of evidence into practice. The application of such partnerships has the potential to address current challenges by promoting evidence-informed practice.
The uniqueness of this paper is in highlighting research practice partnerships can be implemented in adult social care and offering practical guidance. Research practice partnership can raise practitioners’ awareness of research and the associated processes required. Similarly, the researchers gain better understanding of the challenges faced in adult social care practice.
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McSherry, R., Makhumula-Nkhoma, N., Crompton, R., Blain, J., Nolan, D., & Kingston, P. (2026). Translating research into practice: A UK based case study of a social care research-practice partnership focusing on older adults. Working With Older People, 30(3), 342–351. https://doi.org/10.1108/WWOP-09-2025-0047
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Working with Older People
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1366-3666
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