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Every study begins with a query: how to present a clear research question
Mary Jane O'Brien1, Marie C DeSisto
1Warren Prescott School, Boston, MA, USA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|April 23, 2013
Summary
School nurses are interested in research to support their practice. This article guides them in formulating effective research questions and identifying next steps for study development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Services Research
Background:
- School nurses show significant interest in research to generate evidence for practice.
- There is a need to enhance the value of school nursing services through research.
- Developing research competence is crucial for school nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide school nurses in formulating research questions.
- To identify key components of research questions for study development.
- To support school nurses in advancing their research skills.
Main Methods:
- This article provides a framework for developing research questions.
- It outlines the essential elements that define subsequent research steps.
- Collaboration with experienced nurse researchers is highlighted as beneficial.
Main Results:
- School nurses can learn to formulate focused and answerable research questions.
- Understanding research question components facilitates study design.
- Partnerships with researchers enhance nursing research capacity.
Conclusions:
- Formulating strong research questions is a foundational skill for school nurses.
- This guidance empowers school nurses to initiate and conduct research.
- Collaboration is key to building research competence in school nursing.
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