Advancing Practice-Based Research among Nursing and Health Disciplines Professionals by Creating a Network of Leaders

Representatives from various practice-based research programs have come together to establish a Canadian Practice-Based Research Network (CP-BRN). CP-BRN is a collective of healthcare leaders fo-cused on identifying approaches and leveraging resources to support clinician-led research to advance evidence-based practice. This paper presents an overview of the development of the CP-BRN, the proceedings from the inaugural meeting of CPBRN members, and recommendations for nursing and allied health profession leaders con-sidering establishing their own practice-based research programs. Next steps for the network are to raise awareness of its mission, expand the network membership as to grow its influence among healthcare leaders and to further advance evidence-based practice across both healthcare and academic institutions.

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The Canadian Practice-Based Research Network (CP-BRN) is a collective of representatives from various practice-based research programs aimed at advancing evidence-based practice. This paper provides an overview of CP-BRN's development, proceedings from its inaugural meeting, and recommendations for nursing and allied health profession leaders considering their own practice-based research programs. The next steps for the network include raising awareness, expanding membership, and further advancing evidence-based practice in healthcare and academic institutions.