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Table 3 Overview of themes and areas

From: Involvement of professionals in research: knowledge integration, development of practice, and challenges: a group concept mapping study

Theme

Conceptual areas

Challenges for professionals

Challenges for professionals in relation to practice

Challenges for professionals in relation to research

Prerequisites and professionals’ learning can contribute to development of practice

Prerequisites affecting professionals’ involvement in research

Professionals’ involvement increases their interest and engagement in R&D

Professionals contribute with their knowledge

Integrated knowledge benefits older people

Bridging the gap between practice and research

Applicable research that benefits practice

Research that benefits older people