Intro - Steps Of Nursing Research

Question 1

What are the steps of nursing research?

Answer 1

1. Identify problem
2. Pick study design
3. Conduct study
4. Analyze data
5. Use findings

Question 2

1. Identify the problem

Answer 2

Area of concern where there is a gap in the knowledge base needed for nursing practice

Goal of study

Question 3

2. Pick study design

Answer 3

• Blueprint of study
• Choice of study design depends on research question

Question 4

3. Conduct study

Answer 4

• must have ethical approval
• gather subjects
• collect data
• accuracy and consistency very important to ensure data is correct and truthful
• researchers must work to minimize error in data collection process

Question 5

4. analyze data

Answer 5

• Enter data into computer to check for errors
• statistical procedures are used to examine numerical data
• interpret the data to develop findings and conclusions

Question 6

5. Use findings

Answer 6

• adapt research findings so that they can be used for clinical practice
• spread the word about findings through journal articles and conferences
• come up with recommendations for future research