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Understanding the research process in nursing.

H Priest·Paula Roberts·Gwyn Higginson·William Knipe
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This article provides an overview of the research process in nursing, outlining a logical and structured approach to answering research questions. Illustrations from a hypothetical research study are used to outline procedures that are relevant to NHS research.

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H Priest, Paula Roberts, Gwyn Higginson, William Knipe. Understanding the research process in nursing.. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2006.09.21.1.39.c6405

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