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Avoiding practice-based research pitfalls: one novice's experience

T W Day1

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of Minnesota-Duluth School of Medicine.

Family Practice Research Journal
|June 1, 1994
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Family physicians can conduct research by learning from common errors. This guide helps avoid pitfalls, enabling successful practice-based research projects.

Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Many practicing family physicians are hesitant to conduct research due to perceived inability or past negative experiences.
  • Practice-based research is crucial for advancing family medicine but faces participation barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To encourage and guide family physicians in performing and reporting practice-based research.
  • To provide insights into common challenges and errors in novice research projects.

Main Methods:

  • The paper details process errors encountered during a successful research project.
  • Lessons learned from a personal research experience are shared to guide others.

Main Results:

  • The author's research project was ultimately successful despite initial challenges.

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  • Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls can prevent novice researchers from abandoning their efforts.

    • Conclusions:

    • Practicing family physicians are capable of planning and executing diverse research projects.
    • Understanding and mitigating common research pitfalls optimizes time usage for family physician researchers.