Theory links what to what in this context?

• A. Practice to research.
• B. Research to practice.
• C. Concepts to definitions.
• D. Data to conclusions.

Answer: (A)

Theory provides a bridge from what nurses see and do in daily practice to the research that investigates and informs those actions. In health promotion, practical experiences reveal needs, barriers, and outcomes, and theory uses these observations to shape research questions, study designs, and data collection. The findings from that research then inform how care is delivered, programs are developed, and policies are evaluated, creating a loop that improves practice. So the best answer reflects moving from practice to research. Data to conclusions or concepts to definitions describe parts of the research process itself, and research to practice refers to applying results rather than the direction guided by theory in this context.