Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Advancing Nursing Science: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions

Abstract

Background:-Nursing science has evolved from its historical roots in caregiving to a discipline central to patient care,
research, and health policy. Increasingly complex health challenges such as chronic diseases, aging populations, and
global health disparities require solutions beyond the scope of a single profession. Interdisciplinary collaboration has
therefore become essential, enabling nurses to work alongside physicians, public health experts, engineers, data
scientists, and social scientists to advance healthcare innovation and improve outcomes.