Evaluation of the effectiveness of bridging therapy: an attempt towards paradigmatic shift in nursing research

ABSTRACT

Bridging therapy is the term given to an innovative programme of therapeutic intervention based on the principles of continuity of care. Evaluation of the effectiveness of this model of care was conducted using the new trends of methodological mix. In this instance the research design employed the structure of quasi-experiment within the global frame of reference of action research. Discussion of the positive and negative aspects of this design is included