Research planning

Dr. Nicolas Padilla Raygoza

Department of Nursing and Obstetrics

MCM María de Lourdes García Campos Department of Clinical Nursing

Division of Health Sciences and EngineeringCampus Celaya Salvatierra

University of Guanajuato

Bioskectch Dr. Nicolas Padilla Raygoza

Medical Doctor by University Autonomous of Guadalajara. Pediatrician by the Mexican Council of Certification on

Pediatrics. Postgraduate Diploma on Epidemiology, London School of

Hygine and Tropical Medicine, University of London. Master Sciences with aim in Epidemiology, Atlantic

International University. Doctorate Sciences with aim in Epidemiology, Atlantic

International University. Professor Titular A, Full Time, University of Guanajuato. Level 1 National Researcher System padillawarm@gmail.com raygosan@ugto.mx

Bioskectch MCM Maria de Lourdes Garcia Campos

Bachelor in Nursing and Obstetrics, University of Guanajuato Master in Medical Sciences, University of Guanajuato Pediatrician Nursing Postgrade in training in research on Drughs Phenomenon

PREINVEST Department od Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Preterms, IMSS

Celaya Full time profesoor Associated B University of Guanajuato lourdesortizosorio@yahoo.com.mx

Objectives

At the end, the reader should be: To describe what is an idea To dissect an idea To propound the problem To identify the elements of a research

Origin of research

“It is more important to science, namely to formulate problems, to find solutions”

Albert Einstein

Idea

This is the first approach to reality to be investigated.

An investigation begins when the researcher questions the facts observed.

Ideas

First, they are vague and they requires transformed in more precise and structured so requires knowledge of the subject:

1. To read previous studies.

2. To check references.

3. To consult experts (face to face or by internet).

Sources of research topics

Experience (practice) Theory Literature External sources (priority issues)

Theme features

It must be: Original Novel Interesting Useful and relevant

Background information

1. Do not duplicate efforts.

2. More formally structured work.

3. To define the perspective of approach

Delimitation of the problem

To write the ideas To describe the problem area To mention the importance and priority that

will solve the problem for the subject of study To review the literature to develop a broad

conceptual context

Criteria for propound a problem

Express a relationship between two or more variables.

Identify the phenomenon under investigation. Propound it as a question The approach must involve the possibility of

an empirical test.

Problem Statement

Research benefits Relevance Social relevance Practical implications Theoretical value Utility methodological

Example

What is the relationship between the degree of dependence of renal transplant patients and speed their recovery?

What is the process through which the adult make decisions regarding the placement of their elderly parents in a nursing home?

Elements question

Variables Analysis Unit (population) Interrelationships

Stages of research

1a.-1a.- Preparation and workplanPreparation and workplan

2a.-2a.- Collection, organization and analysis of Collection, organization and analysis of datadata

3a.-3a.- Preparation and submission of the report Preparation and submission of the report

Preparation and workplanPreparation and workplan

IntroductionIntroduction JustificationJustification Problem StatementProblem Statement Conceptual theoretical framework: Theories Conceptual theoretical framework: Theories

and knowledge.and knowledge. HypothesisHypothesis ObjectivesObjectives Methodology (planning)Methodology (planning)

Research protocolResearch protocol

Document that specifies what the researcher Document that specifies what the researcher intends to study and how he(she) planned intends to study and how he(she) planned the study.the study.

““Plan of a scientific research project, clear and Plan of a scientific research project, clear and precise in time and spaceprecise in time and space””

Basic components:Basic components:

- TítleTítle (3 basic questions: what, where, and when). (3 basic questions: what, where, and when). Concrete, concise, brief (no more than 15 words).Concrete, concise, brief (no more than 15 words).

- IntroductionIntroduction (Overview of the project). (Overview of the project).

- JustificationJustification (Background and significance of the (Background and significance of the problem).problem).

Research protocolResearch protocol

Basic components:Basic components:- Propound of the problemPropound of the problem

- Theoretical, conceptual or contextual of reference Theoretical, conceptual or contextual of reference framwork.framwork.

- HypothesisHypothesis

- ObjectivesObjectives

Research protocolResearch protocol

Basic components:Basic components:- Methodology.Methodology.

- Ethical and legal considerations.Ethical and legal considerations.

- Schedule of activitiesSchedule of activities

- DifussionDifussion

Research protocolResearch protocol

Basic components:Basic components:- ReferencesReferences

- Annexes and appendicesAnnexes and appendices

Research protocolResearch protocol

Conclusion

Completed the protocol is submitted to the Committee on Bioethics of the institution supporting the project.