Bridging the Quality and Nursing Care Gap: Innovative Clinical and Academic Partnership Using the Relationship-Based Care Theoretical Framework

It is imperative that nursing care be supported by evidence-based practice (EBP). However, healthcare settings often struggle with nurses’ immersion into EBP cultures, failing to see the value of creating a culture based on nursing theory and scientific evidence as a means to ensure quality patient care. A clear theoretical and scientific direction is essential for nurses to deliver high-quality, professional services based on a foundation of caring for patients, family members, and coworkers.