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Process of Conducting Research

Process of Conducting Research. Kathleen Ebert MS, RN. Research. Research is the systematic inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions or solve problems. The ultimate goal is to develop, refine, and expand a base of knowledge. (Polit & Beck, 2006, p. 4).

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Process of Conducting Research

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  1. Process of Conducting Research Kathleen Ebert MS, RN

  2. Research Researchis the systematic inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions or solve problems. The ultimate goal is to develop, refine, and expand a base of knowledge. (Polit & Beck, 2006, p. 4)

  3. Elements of a Research Project • Planning phase • Data collection • Findings • Discussion/recommendations • Implications for practice

  4. Planning Phase • Research Team • Define Question • Identify Population • Identify Variables • Apply to IRB • Educate Staff • Literature Review

  5. Research Team • Define team members • Educate them on process • Verify completion of CITI training • Define every members role in the process

  6. Define Question • Define what outcomes we wanted to measure– then define the question • Clear • Concise • Measurable

  7. Identify Population • Exclusion and Inclusion criteria • Reduce bias • Define randomization • Determine how the patients will be consented into the study

  8. Identify Variables • What are we going to measure? • How are we going to measure? • What do we want to prove/disprove (hypothesis)

  9. IRB • Application • Expedited Approval • Maintenance of Integrity of the Study

  10. Educate Staff • Make “cheat sheets” • Demonstrate how to complete paperwork • Give people the “why” • Support and encourage questions • Accountability • Invite them to Participate

  11. Literature Review • Submit a request to library • Review with team

  12. Data Collection and Analysis • Construct tool • Define Collection Process • Identify Statistical Analysis

  13. Findings • Apply statistical analysis as appropriate • Review with the team • Present to staff • Define what the next steps are to be

  14. Discussion/Recommendations • Identify weaknesses in the process • Identify what needs to be done in the future • Identify the extent to which findings can be applied to the population

  15. Translating Findings Into Practice • Educate staff on findings of the study • Change the order sets for all Spine surgeons • Change all order sets to have the Cooling blanket ordered on all lumbar fusion patients • Order 10 new machines to accommodate all lumbar fusion patients • Present at all campuses’ orthopedic councils

  16. Evaluate Implementation Outcomes • Continue to monitor outcomes from implemented changes

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