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From research topic to research question: a challenging process.

Rollanda Law1

  • 1Anglia Polytechnic University, School of Community Health and Social Studies, Chelmsford, Essex, UK.

Nurse Researcher
|July 2, 2004
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Developing research questions for PhD studies in community palliative nursing care is challenging. This article details the iterative process of refining questions based on practical experiences and existing research findings.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Palliative Care
  • Community Health

Background:

  • The study focuses on palliative nursing care within the community setting.
  • Initial research questions were informed by the author's district nursing experiences and prior research.
  • Observations and discussions highlighted ambiguities in terminology used for palliative care practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the process of developing research questions for a PhD study.
  • To refine research questions concerning community palliative nursing care.
  • To ensure research questions reflect the understanding of district nurses regarding their role.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective practice on personal experiences in district nursing.
  • Review of findings from a previous study.

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  • Observations of student nurses and discussions with colleagues.
  • Exploratory activities and pilot research.

    • Main Results:

    • The process of developing research questions is complex and iterative.
    • Initial questions evolved significantly through practical engagement and inquiry.
    • Pilot research confirmed the need to ground questions in practitioners' perspectives.

    Conclusions:

    • Developing robust research questions requires deep engagement with the practice area.
    • Understanding practitioners' perspectives is crucial for relevant community palliative care research.
    • The formulation of research questions is an ongoing, dynamic process.