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Scope

Introduction to Nursing Research

• Meaning and definitions
• Characteristics of good research
• Historical evolution and development of nursing research
• Scope and need for research in nursing
• Research priorities in nursing
• Research and evidence-based nursing practice

Evidence-Based Nursing Research
Definition and Meaning of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Components of EBP

• Best Research Evidence
• Clinical Expertise
• Patient Values & Preferences

Steps of EBP Process

• Ask (PICO)
• Acquire
• Appraise
• Apply
• Assess

Sources of Evidence

• Research Articles, Guidelines, Reviews, Patient Data

Hierarchy of Evidence

• Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
• RCTs
• Cohort & Case-Control Studies
• Descriptive & Qualitative Studies
• Expert Opinions

Barriers to EBP in Nursing

• Lack of Time
• Limited Skills
• Limited Resources
• Organizational Barriers

Strategies to Overcome Barriers

• Education & Training
• Access to Resources
• Leadership Support
• EBP Committees

Role of Nurse Researchers & Educators

• Conduct & Apply Research
• Develop Guidelines
• Mentor Staff Nurses

Use of AI in EBP

• Rapid Evidence Search
• Decision Support Tools
• Predictive Analytics

Importance for Quality Patient Care
Importance and benefit  of evidence based nursing research
Current Trends & Innovations

• Nursing informatics and research
• Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
• AI and big data in nursing research
• Translational research
• Multidisciplinary research collaborations

Research Process

• Steps of the research process
• Identifying research problems
• Formulating objectives and hypotheses
• Review of literature – methods and importance
• Theoretical/conceptual frameworks

Research Approaches and Designs

• Classification of research: Basic, Applied, Descriptive, Exploratory, Correlational, Experimental, Quasi-experimental, Historical, Ethnographic, Phenomenological, Grounded Theory
• Variables: concepts, types, and their operational definitions
• Hypothesis: definitions, types, and formulation
• Assumptions, delimitations, limitations
• Research process: steps in detail

Review of Literature

• Purpose and objectives
• Sources: primary, secondary, and tertiary
• Steps in reviewing literature
• Writing the review: synthesis and critical appraisal
• Use of electronic databases and reference management tools

Research Designs

• Meaning and classification of research designs
• Quantitative designs: descriptive, experimental, survey, case study
• Qualitative designs: historical, phenomenological, ethnographic
• Pilot study

Sampling

• Population and sample
• Sampling techniques: probability & non-probability
• Sample size determination
• Sampling errors and biases

Methods and Tools of Data Collection

• Types of data: primary and secondary
• Methods: observation, interview, questionnaire, scales, biophysiological methods
• Developing research instruments

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Data preparation and coding
• Descriptive statistics: mean, median, mode, SD, percentages
• Inferential statistics: t-test, chi-square, ANOVA, correlation
• Using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R)
• Interpretation of findings
• Validity and reliability of tools
• Pilot study and pre-testing

Communicating Research Findings

• Writing research reports, theses, and dissertations
• Format and style (APA, Vancouver)
• Writing for publication in national & international journals
• Abstracts, posters, and oral presentations
• Plagiarism, referencing software, and ethical reporting

Research Utilization and Evidence-Based Practice

• Research utilization models
• Barriers to research utilization
• Evidence-based nursing practice
• Translating research into practice

Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Research

• Informed consent
• Confidentiality and privacy
• Institutional Ethics Committees/IRBs
• Plagiarism and research misconduct how to check plagiarism

Writing Research Reports

• Structure of a research report/thesis/dissertation
• Writing abstracts and summaries
• Publication in journals: selection of journal, manuscript preparation  how to publish

Guidelines

Deadline

Publication Fee

• E-Chapter Publication: Rs. 1,300 (For foreign Authors: US$ 30).
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