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Building a program of research.

William L Holzemer¹

¹School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, 2 Koret Way, San Francisco, CA 94143-0608, USA. bill.holzemer@nursing.ucsf.edu

Japan Journal of Nursing Science : JJNS

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This article outlines how to build a program of research, emphasizing public health significance and clinical nursing relevance. It introduces the Outcomes Model for Health Care Research and eight steps for new researchers.

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Nursing Science
Health Services Research

Background:

A program of research is a coherent expression of a researcher's interests with public health significance.
It should build upon existing research literature and be relevant to clinical nursing practice.

Discussion:

The article proposes the Outcomes Model for Health Care Research as a framework.
This model aids in developing and articulating a comprehensive research program.

Key Insights:

A successful research program integrates passion, commitment, and scholarly rigor.
The model provides a structured approach for researchers to define their focus and impact.

Outlook:

Eight practical steps are offered to guide new researchers in establishing their program.
This framework aims to foster sustained and impactful contributions to nursing and health care research.