Essay Instructions: I have emailed a copy of lectures notes and faxed a copy of a similar of a research proposal with a pervious order which was A1074986 which I hoped you have received.
The title of the research proposal ?Are Theatre nurses equipped with the skills to perform pre operative visits?,
The background to this proposed research is theatre management want to introduce pre operative visiting but want to know what the staffs requirements needs are.
This hospital is a country hospital with obstetrical and gynaecological surgery so it?s woman?s health issues.
The sub headings in the research proposal range from pre operative visiting, communication, anxiety, patient education, appropriate information giving, models for practice.
Students will develop and submit a 10,000 word written research proposal on a topic related to their area of nursing practice. Students are required to submit 2 spiral bound copies of their research proposal and in doing so they must adhere to the institute?s guidelines for the proper submission of this piece of work. The topic chosen must be agreed with the course leader prior to commencement.
This research proposal will be submitted under the following headings:
Assessment element % of marks
Proposal Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .5
Introduction, research question(s), hypotheses, ethical issues . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ........ . . .. ..10
Literature Review . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... ......50
Analysis of proposed research design . . . . ..... . ...20
Analysis of proposed population . . . . . .. . . . . ...5
References (including bibliography and appendices) . ...10
Total marks . . . . ............... . . . . . . . .....100
The Research Proposal ? the content in detail
1. Proposal Plan
Abstract
? A synopsis of the proposed research - helps to establish a frame of references for the reviewers.
? Should be brief and concise, providing a general statement of the problem, summarising the importance of the problem and the method to be used.
? Describe briefly the data analysis methods
The abstract needs to be concise but also comprehensive enough to inform the review committee and introduce the project. This is the first part of the proposal the reader will view so make this a strong statement, make sure you grab the attention of the reader make it sound convincing that this is a significant and unique topic to study, often advisable to write this piece of work last.
Time-scale plan
? Convinces the researchers that this is feasible and realistic
? Diagrammatic presentation provides an easy overview of the proposed plan
? Demonstrates how long it will take to complete each step
? Research takes longer than expected so do be too eager to allow for the unexpected.
Budget plan
Provide a detailed plan with overall budget required then each individual costing with a justification for inclusion.
When applying for funding, a research proposal will include a budget plan. This required all items to be listed and justified. This includes both human and physical resources. A well conceived work plan facilitates a tight and detailed proposal
Dissemination
How are you going to inform others of your research?
Need to identify the interested parties and explain the usefulness of the study. Provide a detailed explanation of how the results will be disseminated the appropriate audience. This can be through journals, conferences, road shows, if possible identifying the sources. This demonstrates that the research is not only adequately undertaken but also adequately reported.
2. Introduction
? Provide a research question or hypotheses
This section sets the scene for the research; it needs to provide a clear and concise picture of the intentions of the researchers the feasibility of the study and rationale for its purpose. Provide a clear statement of your intent.
? The problem can be in the form of a hypothesis, or expressed as a question, which the research will aim to answer.
Polit & Hungler, (1987) state that it is advisable to avoid the use of a null hypotheses as it creates an amateurish impression.
? The problem should be manageable size given the time and scale and the resources available or requested within the budget plan.
? Explain why the research is important, and what the benefits envisaged are likely to be how this piece of research can help improve nursing practice.
? The rationale provides the reasons for the research that often emerged through an observation or an experience encountered or a question is being raised in relation to clinical practice.
Justify the significance of the research proposal
? At this stage one can identify the gap in literature and/or research, justifying the reason for the proposal.
? Provide a background of the problem, this material should be used to strengthen you claim for the research proposal, provide insight into what is already know about the problem
? Aim of the study provides the statement of the researcher intention, a broad statement may be sufficient, objectives my change due to the nature of the programme,
? Limitations of the study should be identified at this stage, this demonstrates the careful planning and thought that has been utilised during the development of the proposed plan
Ethical Considerations
Research must apply the principles that protect the participants in the research from harm or risk therefore professional and legal rules apply. The ethical constraints of the project must be addressed demonstrate you must demonstrate the outcome.
? Is the proposal valid and reliable
? If human subjects are involved there should be evidence that the approval of an ethics committee has been obtained
? How will get volunteers
? How will anonymity of subject be secured
? How will confidentiality be maintained
? How will obtain consent of participates be obtained
? Did you get informed consent
? Participation should be voluntary
? Have you explored issues in relation to conducting the research prevent harm to participants or self respect
Demonstrate that you have sought permission, ways that you will obtain consent from the participants, and should you need to sought ethical committee that the motions for this are documented
3. Literature Review
Related Research
Gaps in Existing Research
? Convince the reader that the study is worthwhile
? Present an overview of the subject
? Identify relevant past studies, discuss the strengths and weaknesses
? The literature review should be up to date as possible
? Demonstrate how the proposed study will clarify or compensate for short comings
? The implications for the proposed study should be discussed
? Remember the literature can become part of the data analysis
? Identify the gap in the literature which has raised the question of the research
4. Analysis of proposed design
The reviewers need to understand how the data will be collected and analysed
? Proposed Design- Clarify method of data collection, justify choice for data collection
A description with a justification and relevance for the use of the technique must be presented.
? If using a quantitative approach you will need to discuss the variables and the controls.
? Pilot study- Need to tell the reviewer what steps you are taking to ensure reliability and validity of the instrument to be used, rationalise the use of the pilot study and the benefits to the study, thus strengthening
? Data Collection
? Triangulation- improves the credibility of the design, provide a robust approach to data collection
? Validity and reliability in the use of the research methodology
Limitation of Study - demonstrate that you have explored the research proposal in depth and recognise the limitations in the data collection.
Needs to be realistic in relation to the whole approach, design, and cost and sample size
? Generalisability: justify that the findings can be generalised from the sample to the rest of the population.
An important criteria when assessing the quality of the approach
5. Analysis of proposed population
? Provide insight how the data is to be analysed. The methods of analysis will be consistent with the objectives and design of the study.
? Need to ensure reader is clear in how you plan to analyse the data
? Procedure used to analyse data will be explained in detail this provides a rigorous picture of you proposal
? Identify the computer package if being used, justify its use
? Ensure validity by addressing issues
? Address the reliability and validity issues in relation to the population used
6. Sample
? Size: needs to be manageable in relation to study design, needs to be realistic in relation to time plan and budget.
? Getting in to the sample. Consent from the appropriate organisation,
? Demonstrate ethical considerations for getting in to population
? Plan: provide overall plan how getting volunteers
7. References: use Harvard Referencing system
8. Appendices
Provide appropriate Appendices:
Letter of Consent
Permission