Planning and carrying out a clinical study: the first steps

Article Abstract:

Professional advice should be sought prior to conducting a clinical study so as to ensure the appropriate means of writing, planning and methodology are used. Headings to be used in the study should include measures; materials, equipment and interventions; the sample; and method. The measures section should include data on the measurement of the observations made. The materials section should focus on the application of the intervention used and the sample section should include clinically relevant data.

Methods, Medical research, Study skills

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Winning ways with research proposals and reports

Article Abstract:

The evaluation of clinical treatments by medical professionals such as midwives and health visitors has a vital role to play in ensuring that care is delivered effectively and in influencing practice and future research. A clinical evaluation requires time and funding, and should be carefully planned as part of a work programme. It must be planned in great detail, and a proposal produced before the main evaluation is tackled.

Nursing assessment

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Finding, reading and documenting literature

Article Abstract:

Before embarking on clinical evaluation studies it is essential to undertake a careful search of all relevant literature and publications. Such preparatory work is valuable because it can provide background material and highlight areas that need further investigation. The importance and use of available literature when formulating a plan for an evaluation study is outlined.

Research, Usage, Nurses, Evaluation, Searching, Bibliographical, Bibliographic searching

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