Sharing evidence: community practitioners writing for publication

Authors: Appleton, Jane V.; Ratnaike, Danny

Source: Community Practitioner, Volume 81, Number 12, December 2008 , pp. 22-25(4)

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Abstract:

This paper aims to inform and encourage community practitioners to contribute to the evidence available to their colleagues, in order to develop practice, education, policy and research. It begins by discussing the main reasons for publication, as well as outlining some of the commonly-held myths and realities of the publication process. Key steps to publication are considered, including deciding on a topic and focus, assessing the material and targeting the right journal. Many community-based professionals are increasingly interested in writing for publication, and 'Community Practitioner' provides an ideal channel through which to disseminate evidence for community practice. This paper outlines the many different forms in which authors may write for publication in this journal, including opinon pieces and clinical updates, as well as more in-depth and lengthy professional papers.

Keywords: WRITING; PUBLICATION; COMMUNITY PRACTITIONER; UNITE/CPHVA; RESEARCH

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2008-12-01

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Community Practitioner - the journal of the Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association (Unite/CPHVA) - has a readership that includes over 20,700 healthcare professionals who work in the community, caring for over 5,000,000 clients, patients and families across the UK. These comprise health visitors, school nurses, district nurses, practice nurses, community paediatric nurses, community nursery nurses and other community-based practitioners.
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