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Generating ideas for research

J W Fullhart

    Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
    |June 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Finding a research topic can be overwhelming for nurses. This article guides nurses to identify research questions by leveraging their existing knowledge and interests, suggesting reliable sources for inspiration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Research
    • Evidence-Based Practice
    • Healthcare Innovation

    Background:

    • Identifying a research topic is the critical first step in the research process.
    • Nurses often face challenges in selecting a researchable topic due to the overwhelming number of potential problems.
    • Leveraging a nurse's unique knowledge base and clinical interests is essential for topic generation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide nurses with practical strategies for identifying researchable topics.
    • To highlight reliable sources for generating nursing research ideas.
    • To overcome the initial hurdle of topic selection in research endeavors.

    Main Methods:

    • Reviewing common sources for research ideas relevant to nursing practice.
    • Utilizing a nurse's existing knowledge and clinical interests as a foundation.
    • Exploring various avenues for identifying unmet needs and areas for investigation.

    Main Results:

    • Several reliable sources for generating nursing research topics are identified.
    • A systematic approach to topic selection based on personal and professional experience is outlined.
    • The process of moving from a broad area of interest to a specific research question is facilitated.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses can effectively identify research topics by drawing upon their expertise and interests.
    • Utilizing identified sources can streamline the research process and encourage scholarly inquiry.
    • This guidance aims to empower nurses to contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through research.

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