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Selecting and using research instruments.

Deborah Winders Davis1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, USA.

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|October 20, 2004
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Research planning involves scientific and practical factors. Effective research design mirrors clinical decision-making, empowering nurse researchers with accessible strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Research planning requires balancing scientific rationale with practical constraints.
  • Experienced-based, common-sense considerations are crucial for successful research implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the integration of practical considerations into research design.
  • To demystify the research process for aspiring nurse researchers.

Main Methods:

  • The column emphasizes practical, experience-based suggestions for research planning.
  • It draws parallels between clinical decision-making and research design.

Main Results:

  • Research design choices should align with study objectives, theoretical frameworks, and available resources.
  • The research process is presented as flexible, with multiple valid pathways to achieving research goals.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse researchers can leverage their clinical decision-making skills for effective research design.
  • Practical, common-sense approaches are vital and should not be underestimated in research endeavors.

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