1. Dr.Ali K Al-mesrawi

2. RESEARCH word is originated from the word “Researche”. Research = ‘Re’+ search’. Re means once again,anew, or a fresh. Search means to look for something or examine closely & carefully, to look for information, to test and try or to prove. INTRODUCTION

3. Meaning of Research Research means “to search again” or “to examine carefully”, It is systemic inquiry or study that validate & refine existing knowledge & develop new knowledge. Research is thus an original contribution to the existing stock مخزونه of knowledge making for its advancement.

4. Research is the systematic method of exploring, describing, explaining, relating or establishing the existence of phenomenon,factors that causes changes in the phenomenon and how the phenomenon influences other phenomena. DEFINITION

5. Nursing research refers to the use of systematic, controlled, empirical,and critical investigation in attempting to discover or confirm facts that relates to the specific problem or question about the practice of nursing. (Walls & Bauzell) NURSING RESEARCH

6. cont…….. Nursing research develops knowledge about health & promotion of health over the full lifespan, care of person with health problems & disabilities to respond effectively to actual or potential health problems. ( American Nurses Association)

7. “Nursing research is scientific, systematic and orderly process to find out solution for problems concern to nursing or generating and refining the nursing knowledge to improve quality of nursing care, nursing education, nursing administration”. ( S.K.Sharma)

8. PURPOSES OF NURSING RESEARCH Develop, refine, & extend the body of knowledge which is required for quality nursing care, education & administration. Link through nursing research,nursing process, nursing education, nursing theories. Find the valid answer to the questions concerned to nursing care & practice.

9. Cond….. Generate new body of Scientific knowledge in nursing & increase that knowledge in depth & breadth Discover the new facts in nursing so that can develop sound basis for nursing practice. Enhance professional identity as research is essential component of any profession.

10. Cont….. Identify nursing care practices that make a difference in the health status of individuals and are cost effective. Analyze and solve the patient care problem of nursing relevance for betterment of nursing care Facilitate the ongoing development of nursing knowledge for use in nursing practice.

11. Cont…. Test the existing nursing theories so as to refine them. Provide foundation for evidence – based nursing practices. Obtain valid & reliable information on various aspects of nursing. Exploration –To discover the problem area Speculation -To form a theory

12. Cont….. DESCRIPTION EXPLANATORY EXPLORATION EVALUATION SPECULATION IDENTIFICATION

13. NEED FOR NURSING RESEARCH FILLING THE GAPS IN KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE PROVIDING BASIS FOR PROFESSIONALISM. FOSTERING A COMMITMENT,ACCOUNTABILITY IMPROVE THE STANDARDS IN NURSING EDUCATION DISCOVERING NEW MEASURES REFINING THE EXISTING THEORIES

14. Characteristics of Good Research 1) Orderly and systematic process 2) Based on current professional issues 3) Begin with clearly defined purposes 4) Emphasize to develop, refine, and expand professional knowledge 5) Directed towards development or testing of theories 6) Finding solution of problem

15. 7. Objective and logical process. 8. Generate findings to refine and improve professional practices. 9. It must be for the general welfare of the society.

16. 12. Carefully recorded and reported 13. Adequately & appropriately analyzed research 15.Confidence & integrity should be there. 16. Conclusion should be with their limitation. 17.Research should be genaralised. 18.It should follow ethical norms.

17. 19. Use of appropriate methodology 20. Conducted on representative sample 21. Conducted through appropriate use of methods and tools of data collection 22. Use of valid & reliable data collection tools 23.Researcher’s expertise, interest, motivation and courage 24. Adequately communicated

18. Qualities of Good Researcher HARDWORKING & WILLING TO LEARN EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION ANALYTIC MIND DISCIPLINED & SYSTEMATIC IN A SPECIFIC SEQUENCE FREE FROM PERSONAL BIAS CREATIVE & IMAGINATIVE ABILITIES PRODUCTIVE & INNOVATIVE THINKING GOOD OBSERVTIONAL SKILLS