CAN USE OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR PAT?IENTS

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