Get Started - Step by Step - The ClinicalRCB Model

This short paper by prominent nurse researcher Bernadette Capili, of Rockefeller University, New York, provides a brief but informative overview of introductory research planning principles

Yale University School of Medicine (n.d.). Formulating your Question [video]. OvidSP Essential Training.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/116074478
A 5 minute video presentation on core elements of PICO process… easy to digest intro of principles

Iowa Model Tool 2.1 PICO Concepts for Developing a Purpose Statement.
Exercise applying PICO process to development of purpose statement.

Iowa Model Tool 2.2 PICO Elements for a Purpose Statement and Evidence Search
Exercise identifying key PICO elements and key related concepts.

Trip database (n.d.). PICO interactive tool.
https://www.tripdatabase.com/#picoInteractive www based tool (free version) allowing participants to explore published results from a PICO based search.

Iowa Model Tool 3.1 Determining if Topic is a Priority
As part of the ClinicalRCB model process this worksheet is designed to help you determine whether a topic is a priority for your setting or organisation. Answer each question as directed.

Local Health Region tools
It is worthwhile reviewing your local LHD's research priorities and strategic goals to help assess if your topic is a local priority also.

Get familiar with the communities on this platform. Update your profile, post a question and look for collaborators via the discussion boards.

By now you will have hopefully determined a research topic for exploration and have sought the interest of colleagues with a similar professional interest. If you have yet to do so, continue to explore and refine your topic.

If you have formed or joined a research team, the next step will be to review the existing evidence on your chosen topic through the performance of a literature review. The literature review process can be complex, and you'll need to seek the guidance and support of a healthcare Librarian or senior researcher at this point.

Types of Research: Quantitative vs. Qualitative vs. Mixed methods.
When reviewing published research you need to develop a basic understanding of the differences between the various types of research. Broadly, published research is classified as either 'primary ' or 'secondary' in nature.

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research: The Differences explained

Interviews - types
Structured, semi-structured and narrative interviews:Stuckey, H. L. (2013). Three types of interviews: Qualitative research methods in social health. Journal of Social Health and Diabetes, 1(02), 056-059.

Interviews - how to McGrath, C., Palmgren, P. J., & Liljedahl, M. (2019). Twelve tips for conducting qualitative research interviews. Medical teacher, 41(9), 1002-1006.

Sample interview identifying some of the strategies described

Focus Group interviews
Doody, O., Slevin, E., & Taggart, L. (2013). Focus group interviews in nursing research: part 1. British Journal of Nursing, 22(1), 16-19

How to analyse interviews or focus groups
Noble, H., & Smith, J. (2014). Qualitative data analysis: a practical example. Evid Based Nurs, 17(1). 2-3.

Non-face to face interview approaches:
Saarijärvi, M. & Bratt, E-W. (2021). When face-to-face interviews are not possible: tips and tricks for video, telephone, online chat, and email interviews in qualitative research, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 20(4,). 392–396.

Statistical analysis
Fisher, M. J., & Marshall, A. P. (2009). Understanding descriptive statistics. Australian critical care, 22(2), 93-97.

Martin, G. Statistics made easy. (video clip - 12m 47s)

Survey design
Story, D. A., & Tait, A. R. (2019). Survey research. Anesthesiology, 130(2), 192-202

Health economics
Let's Learn Public Health. Health economic evaluation - simplified! (video - n.d.)

A recommended framework
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) 'Knowledge to Action Framework'. Retrieved 18 May 2022.

How to write a research proposal
Martin, C. J. H., & Fleming, V. (2010). A 15-step model for writing a research proposal. British Journal of Midwifery, 18(12), 791 -798. doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2010.18.12.791

How to complete an ethics application
Snow, K. (2022, May 4). How to write a successful ethics application. The Research Whisperer.

NHMRC National Statement
(NHMRC) Code of Conduct for Research:

Ethics Application examples:
The Research Ethics Application Database (TREAD) - sample Research Ethics Applications for viewing and guidance

NHMRC authorship guidelines

How to write a journal article
Aventsatkis, J. 7 tips for getting your first journal published. (Video - n.d.). A short overview of key considerations from a UWS (NSW) academic

Publication process tips from Sage Publishing

How to write a government report
The 1:3:25 structure

How to write clear language summaries