CAN USE OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR PATIENTS?
NURS 350
Dr. Jean Gordon
INTRODUCTION – clearly stated problem and purpose of the study
Independent and dependent variables
Assumptions, hypothesis or questions (depending on research type)
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK – description of the theoretical framework to be utilized
Identification of the concepts to be explored
Rationale for choosing the framework
REVIEW OF LITERAture – AT LEAST FROM 4 SCHolarly sources included
Review and proposal focus
METHODOLOGY – description of the study type (quantitative or qualitative)
Description of the study design
Rationale for the use of the selected design
Inclusion of sample size, type, sampling method, data collection
Method of Protection of Human subjects ( consent)
Questionnaire consent forms must be included as appendices
DATA ANALYSIS – – data analysis method is appropriate for study design
Method of data analysis is clearly stated
Medthod for displaying findings is stated
APPLICABILITY TO NURSING – Research focuses on a problem significant to nursing
Research would contribute to nursing knowledge
Proposal is complete so that another researcher could replicate the study
Statement about areas of nursing that would benefit this study
