7. Research Problems, Aims, Questions and Hypotheses
Reflective Exercise
Think about a problem or issue from you practice experience that could be answered through research.
You might think about areas should as:
- Patient safety issues
- Quality improvement
- Provision of information
- Discharge planning
- Additional materials.
You may find it helpful to look at the this Research Design Service website http://www.rds-london.nihr.ac.uk/How-to-design-a-study-find-funding/Developing-your-research-question.aspx for information on how to turn an idea for a research project into a question.