METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES DR.MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR

METHODOLOGICAL STUDY Are conducted to develop, validate, test & evaluate the research instruments & methods. Basically methodological research includes the following steps

STEPS 1.Defining the behaviour or construct to measure. 2.Formulating the items for tool. 3.Developing instruments for users & respondents. 4.Testing the reliability & validity of research tool

EXAMPLE A methodological study to develop a pressure sore risk assessment tool for patients admitted in orthopedic wards.

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