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Clinical Research Project

The research project is an evidence-based project that connects research to nursing practice or nursing education. The emphasis of the research project is to apply, integrate, and utilize best practices for clinical practice or nursing education. The student will search for and critically assess the evidence found by conducting a literature review for clinical or education applicability. The research project will include a written scholarly paper and will produce a final product that is determined by the research project committee chair and student. The research project committee chair supervises and directs the project.

 

Student identifies a salient health care topic of interest to investigate using the principles and methodologies inherent in the conduct of evidence-based research and practice to design and implement a special clinical research project. Student will obtain approval of proposed special project from the committee chair prior to initiating the research project. After implementing the special project, the student will use evaluation research methodology to assess project outcomes. Student’s special project will entail all components of an evidence-based research project including determining clinical foreground (PICO) and background research questions: hypothesis (if applicable); research design: implementation of the project; data collection and data analysis procedures; discussion of the results and implications for advanced nursing practice, theory, and education; and recommendations for future research. Student will disseminate research results by presenting research findings at a professional conference and/or other appropriate public venue.

 

Clinical Research Project Title Agreement:

The research project title agreement will be used to make sure the proposed study title is researchable prior to the student spending time on the proposal. The intent is that the student makes agreement with the committee members providing brief (100 – 200 words) explaining why the student have chosen this topic and what you expect to achieve by studying it, which will be reviewed by the supervisor (committee chair) to ensure the proposed research has scholarly merit. Once the project title has approval, the student can begin writing chapters 1-3, which will be considered the proposal.

Clinical Research Project Proposal:

The special research project proposal will provide a clear description of the problem and the proposed method of solving it. The proposal will explain the topic and problem being investigated that has scholarly merit and provide evidence that the student has critically read recent literature on the topic. (Project Proposal Approval Form)

· Submit the preliminary research project form to Supervisor (Committee Chair)

· After approval is received by supervisor (Committee Chair), send to other committee member(s) for approval

 

 

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Clinical Research Project Format

All research projects must include the following information:

· Title Page

· Approval Page

· Dedication or Acknowledgements (optional)

· Table of Contents

· List of Tables and Figures (if any)

· List of Appendices

· List of Abbreviations

· Abstract

For chapter organization, please below to identify what information to include for clinical research project you are completing. After the chapter outline, all students will include the reference list, appendices, and any IRB information.

Clinical Research Project Proposal Chapter Format

The clinical research project will be written in the present tense. The research project proposal will include:

Chapter I: Introduction Chapter II: Review of Evidence

Chapter III: Project Methodology and Implementation Plan

 

 

Clinical Research Project Report Chapter Outline

Research Project Chapter I: Introduction

· Introduction to the research project

· Statement of the problem

· Background of the problem

· Purpose of the project

· PICO/PICOT Statement

· Definition or concepts of terms

· Significance to nursing

· Summary

 

 

Chapter II: Review of Evidence

· Introduction

· Conceptual Model, Theory, or Framework

· Evaluation of evidence

· Summary

Chapter III: Project Methodology and Implementation Plan

· Introduction

· Identification of design

· Target group or aggregate

· Setting

· Plan and implementation process

· Ethical considerations

· Limitations

· Summary

Chapter IV: Project Outcomes

· Introduction

· Characteristics of project

· Describe implementation of the project

· Outcomes

Chapter V: Discussions and Conclusions

· Introduction

· Discussions

· Conclusion

References

Abstract in Arabic Language Appendices

· Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval Letter

 

 

You should consult with your committee chair about any possible variations before you begin writing your thesis or project proposal.

Sections of the Clinical Research Project

Title Page

The title page contains the title of the research project, author’s name, committee members, University, and submission date. The title should be typed in uppercase letters, centered (left to right) and positioned in the upper half of the page. Times New Roman 12-point font should be used for the title page and throughout the manuscript. The author’s name will then be added after the

title. The names of your committee members will follow the author’s name. Please check with each

committee member as to how their names should appear, including any requested credentials.

The title of the research project should be centered 2 inches below the top of the page. Your name will be centered 1 inch below the title with the following statement 1 inch below your name: Research Project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of (Master of Science in Nursing/ Emergency Nursing At The College of Nursing. One inch below you are to list University of Hail with the following line include the year in which your committee approves the research project.

Approval Pages

The proposal approval page has the names of your committee members, a line for approval signatures, and the date of the committee approval to begin the project. Please check with each committee member as to how their names should appear, including any requested credentials. A template for the proposal approval page can be found in the appendices. Remember, no project application should begin until after you have received committee and if needed, IRB approval.

The project report approval page has the names of the committee members, approval signatures, and date that the project was completed and approved by the committee. Signatures on this page indicate the project has been accepted as partial fulfilment of the degree requirement for graduation. A template for the project report approval page can be found in the appendices.

Dedication or Acknowledgement

A dedication or acknowledgment page is optional and should only be included in the project report and not with the proposal. The dedication or acknowledgement section is used to thank those who have provided support during the study process. The dedication or acknowledgement page will be placed on a separate page and not included on another page of the manuscript. The page is headed with the word Dedication or Acknowledgement as a Level I heading.

Table of Contents

The table of contents contains all major headings and subheadings found throughout the manuscript along with pagination. Headings and subheadings are listed exactly as they appear in the body of the

 

 

paper. The Table of Contents should be developed according to the American Psychological Association (APA) format as outlined in the 6th edition of the APA publication manual.

 

List of Tables and Figures

Tables and figures are actually separated and listed on different pages. Each section should be labelled. It may be necessary to complete the labelling at the end of the revisions of the manuscript so that if tables and figures are moved around, they will be labelled correctly for the final version. Please pay attention to the tables and figures in the APA manual. Make sure that the titles are brief and concise.

· The number and title of all tables and figures should be listed exactly as they appear in the manuscript.

· Indicate the page number using the same formatting as used with the Table of Contents.

· Tables and figures used in the body of the manuscript should be necessary and clear enough to stand alone.

· Make all titles brief, but explanatory.

· Refer to the APA Manual (6th ed.) Chapter 5, Displaying Results, (pages 125-167) for suggestions on using and designing Tables and Figures.

 

List of Appendices

Include list of appendences

· The number and title of all appendices should be listed in the same order they are cited or discussed in the body of the report.

· Indicate the page number using the same formatting as used with the Table of Contents.

· Make all titles brief, but explanatory.

 

List of Abbreviations

Include list of abbreviations used in the body of the report, and full name or description of the used abbreviation

 

Abstract

The abstract provides a brief, comprehensive and concise summary of the project and should not be completed until the end of the research project (do not include with the proposal). It should be readable, well organized, brief, and self-contained. The abstract should immediately follow the title page and should be no more than 250 words. The abstract is placed on its own page. The page is headed with the word Abstract as a Level I heading.

 

 

Body of the Clinical Research Project Report

The clinical research project will generally be divided by content and developed into chapters in the research project. Most manuscripts have the same basic five chapters that include:

Chapter I: Introduction Chapter II: Review of Evidence

Chapter III: Project Methodology and Implementation Plan Chapter IV: Project Outcomes

Chapter V: Discussions and Conclusions

The research proposal is written in present tense for the proposal and changed to past tense for the final research project report.

Overview of the Research Project Process

 

Chapter I Introduction

· Introduction to the Research Project

· Statement of the Research Problem

· Background of the Problem

· Purpose of the Project

· PICO/PICO Statement/Educational Issue Statement

· Definition of Terms

· Significance to Nursing

· Summary

 

· Introduction to the Research Project

Introduce the reader to the problem being addressed in this study. Include why the problem is worth being researched and a brief discussion of what has been reviewed in another research. The introduction to the paper will address these issues in order to give the reader an understanding of what will be examined. Consider the importance of this research and how to present it before writing the introduction. Remember this is where the reader will develop an opinion about the research, so you really want to make a good impression. Use level I headings for the introduction.

· Statement of the Research Problem

The statement of the research problem is a definition of what the investigator proposes to study. The statement also includes the general area of concern and justification of the need is included, such as a gap in the knowledge, conflicting findings, or group omission.

· Background of the Research Problem

 

 

This section presents the problem to be investigated. The description should have enough detail that the reader can see why this is a worthy research study as well as a discussion of the context of the problem. For example, include explanations of how the problem is realized in the real world and/or the implications that might exist if it is not resolved.

· Purpose of the Project

Begin this section with an explanation of the purpose of the study. Clearly lead the reader to understand why the study is important and develop a clear rationale for the thesis or project selected. Introduce the reader to the issue being addressed and discuss why this is a study that is worthy to research. The purpose or intention of the thesis or research project should include a purpose statement related to the type of study, variables, population, and setting. The problem statement supports the purpose. The purpose of the study should guide this section. When stating your research question and or hypothesis and objective, use present tense for the proposal. In the final thesis or project report, the purpose should be written in the past tense. The purpose is stated as a general goal.

· PICO/PICOT Statement-Educational Issue Statement

The section need not be lengthy but should supply the following:

This section is stated in a clinical practice problem (PICO/PICOT) format. If completing an educational project, please present the educational issue identified that will be addressed.

· Definitions of Terms

Include definitions of the variables that are included in the thesis or research project. They should be defined conceptually and operationally and placed in alphabetical order.

· Conceptual definition--defines the concept or construct

· Operational definition--assigns meaning to the construct or variable that is necessary to measure the construct

 

· Significance to Nursing

This section will include the relationship of the problem to previous research and the need for this study.

· Summary

Include a summary of chapter 1 and introduce chapter 2.

Chapter II Review of Evidence

· Introduction

· Conceptual Model, Theory or Framework (if applicable)

 

 

· Evaluation of the Evidence

· Summary

 

· Introduction

Introduce the topics that will be discussed in the literature review section.

· Conceptual Model, Theory, or Framework (if applicable)

Include the conceptual model, theory or framework selected for your study (if applicable) and explore how the theoretical framework/model applies to the study. The theoretical framework/concept will be a succinct description elaborating on the concepts that are related to the study and explains relationships.

· Evaluation of Evidence

The evaluation of evidence section will provide an analysis of current and relevant literature on the topic being researched. The evaluation of evidence review should be detailed and give the reader an understanding of relevant research and theory that pertain to the research project. The evaluation of evidence will also establish a need for the study. The evaluation includes the following:

· Analysis of the value and strength of evidence in answering the question

· Analysis of the instruments used to evaluate the evidence

Make sure to use credible sources in the evaluation of evidence. Use professional, peer reviewed journals or other credible sources. The university library has a large list of credible electronic databases. The internet can also be a source for credible information, but caution should be used since there is no guarantee on the trustworthiness of the items found on the internet. Write the literature review in the past tense since the research and theory has taken place previously.

· Summary

The summary will summarize the theoretical framework/model and the literature review.

The summary is included to synthesize each topic addressed in the review and to demonstrate how literature has influenced the proposed study.

 

Chapter III Project Methodology

· Introduction

· Identification of design

· Target Population, Subjects, and Setting

· Instrument

· Plan and implementation process

· Data Analysis

· Ethical considerations

 

 

· Summary

The methodology section will describe in detail what the student researcher will do (proposal) and has done in the study. This section is a step-by-step guide on how the study will be conducted (proposal) or was conducted (project report) and how the student researcher obtained the data and the procedures used to analyze the data. The section should also include:

· Identification of design: discussion about why the specific method was chosen for the study

· Target Population, Subjects, and Setting: discussion of the target population, those who will be participating in the project (subjects) and the setting in which the project will take place. Students should include how they assessed the needs of the target population and how the subjects of this project reflect the needs of the target population within the setting for the project. Description of participants including:

· Assessment of the needs of target population

· Description of the participating subjects

· How they were selected and why they are relevant to the study

· Setting for the project

· Instruments, include materials used in the study, identification of appropriate instruments to complete the project. This should include all materials needed for the project including those developed by the student, and tools identified as suitable to collect data for evaluation purposes. The student should discuss how materials will be used in conducting the project.

· Materials developed for the project

· Reliability and validity of the instruments

· How instruments will be used in conducting the project

· Plan and implementation process:

· Dialogue about how the student plans to develop, implement and evaluate the project. This should include the appropriateness and feasibility of project in regard to key stakeholders and other individuals or organizations that may have interest in the implementation or outcomes of the project. The plan should also take into consideration what organizational resources may be required to complete the project and how the student plans to overcome barriers and potential barriers that may present themselves within the organization.

· Procedure for data collection, detailed discussion on the procedures being used to conduct the project, include how the following will be accomplished:

· Data Analysis-Tests used to analyse results, Information on how student will analyse the data collected and use it in the evaluation of the outcomes for the project.

· Ethical Consideration, this will be an essential part of the proposal to determine if the project will need and meet Internal Review Board (IRB) approval for human subject research.

· Summary

Chapter IV Project Outcomes

· Introduction

 

 

· Findings

This section summarizes the data analyzed throughout the project. Present the findings in enough details to justify the conclusions made from the data. Report all results according to the study’s research questions stated problems, needs and perspectives, even those that are contrary to the

project’s expected results. Use tables and figures in the report to support the narrative. This section does not have to be lengthy, but it should be sufficient to help the reader understand the findings.

 

Chapter V. Discussion

· Introduction

· Discussion

· Conclusions

· Implications for Nursing

· Recommendations for Further Research

The interpretation of the results is presented in the discussion. This section examines, interprets, qualifies, and evaluates what was found. Draw inferences from the results and related literature if they are applicable.

· Introduction

Introduce chapter 5 discussion. Include the purpose of the study as well as the elements (discussion, conclusion, implications for nursing, and recommendations) that you will be including in the chapter.

· Discussion

The discussion section will address detailed findings of the study and implications the findings have for the population studied. It should include strengths and limitations of the study. The discussion should improve the reader’s awareness of the results as well as help the reader understand why the reader should come to the same conclusions as the study. Each question and/or hypothesis will be restated. Include support for the findings related to the research cited in the literature review.

· Conclusions

The conclusion section will have a list of the conclusions from the findings. The conclusions are supported by the study.

· Implications

The implication section will include implications of the study for nursing research, practice, and/or education.

· Recommendations for Further Research

This section should also include recommendations for future research that has been identified during the research study or recommendations that should logically follow the study.

 

 

References

 

List all sources cited in the paper using APA format. Refer to the current APA Manual for guidance in citing references. The reference list should directly follow Chapter Five with single-spacing within the reference itself and double-spacing between references.

Abstract in Arabic Language

 

Translate your abstract to Arabic language using Time New Roman and font size 12.

Appendices

 

The last section of the paper is reserved for items not included in the body of the text. The items are essential to understand the context of the research project.

Examples of items that might be included in the appendices are:

· Forms

· Lesson plans

· Letters

· Survey instruments or other applicable instruments

· Copy of approval to use any copyrighted materials

Each item in the appendices begins on its own page and includes a title, centered, at the top of the page. If including an item as an appendix, it must be referred to in the body of the paper. If it is not mentioned anywhere in the text, then it should not be included in the appendices. Items in the appendices should be listed and placed in the same order they are cited or discussed in the body of the report.

IRB information and paperwork should also be included at the end of the report as part of the appendices.

Language

Use academic (scholarly) writing in your research project. Your writing should be direct and concise and not include run-on sentences. It is also important to avoid creative writing such as ambiguity, excessive description, and irrelevant observation. It is also important to eliminate redundancy, wordiness, jargon, and language that is racist, sexist, biased, disabling, or overtly stereotypical.

Technical language should be understood by individuals within the discipline.

Formatting and Pagination

The research project must be double-spaced, error-free and printed neatly on one side of standard

8.5 x 11-inch, heavy white bond paper (20-24 pound). The most current APA manual will be followed in all areas of formatting unless directed. Level headings must be followed according to the most current APA manual. Page numbers should be included according to the current APA manual related

 

 

to pagination. Margins, typeface, spacing, and all formatting will be completed according to current APA guidelines.

Printing and Binding

The student is responsible for the printing and binding of the research project. One hardbound copy is required. Additional soft-bound copies are required for the faculty committee, department, and others.

 

Late Submission

An assessment item submitted after the due date, without an approved extension from the Course Convenor, will be penalised. The standard penalty is the reduction of the mark allocated to the assessment item by 5% of the maximum mark applicable for the assessment item, for each working day or part working day that the item is late. Assessment items submitted more than five working days after the due date are awarded zero marks.

 

Extensions

If for medical reasons or any other unforeseen circumstances you are prevented from completing the project on time, you may apply for an extension. You should notify your supervisor and apply in writing to the Course Convenor before the due date of submission.

 

 

Academic Integrity

Student academic misconduct encompasses all behaviour:

· involving the misrepresentation of academic achievement; or

· undermining the core values (honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility) of academic integrity; or

· breaching academic integrity.

 

whether intentional or unintentional. Student academic misconduct includes doing as well as attempting to do any of the acts, omissions or things that constitute academic misconduct.