FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC: BRIDGING THE RESEARCH EXPOSURE GAP FOR ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS

The foundation of modern healthcare is built on evidence-based practice, yet a persistent disconnect exists between academic research training and its practical application among allied health students. As healthcare systems grow more complex and outcomes-driven, the ability of allied health professionals to understand, interpret, and Contribute to research has become essential [1,2].  However, for many students, research remains an abstract academic requirement rather than a meaningful clinical tool, creating a significant gap between classroom learning and real-world practice.

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