1. METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES
DR.MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR

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

3. 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

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

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