Clinical research projects can be approached and designed in many ways depending on the question. These 8 steps define the basic structure of any clinical research process, and using these modules can help nurses identify high priority research questions, find sources for statistical help, and prepare research results for publication. Learn more about the 8 steps in the research process by exploring each of the Boxes below. If you have questions along the way don’t hesitate to contact us.

Steps in the Research Process

1. Identifying a Research Question
2. Creating Research Teams
3. Reviewing Literature
4. Developing the Protocol
5. Getting through the IRB Approval
6. Enrolling Patients and Collecting Data
7. Analyzing Data
8. Share your Outcomes

Resources

Developing a Research Protocol

Research Strategies

Nonparametric Statistical Tests

Parametric Statistical Tests