Using and Doing Research

O'Cathain A, Croot L, Duncan E, Rousseau N, Sworn K, Yardley L, and Hoddinott P (2019) Guidance on how to develop complex interventions to improve health and healthcare, BMJ Open, 9(8) pp. 1-9.

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EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network

• Reporting guidance for health research: this contains a comprehensive searchable database of reporting guidelines and also links to other resources relevant to research reporting.
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RCN: Previous RCN research conferences

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RCN Research and Innovation resources

• The RCN is committed to nurses, midwives, HCAs and APs using knowledge and innovation to transform patient care. This section includes information and resources for those looking to use or develop research to enhance their practice, including links to research funding and training opportunities.
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World Health Organization (2017) Facilitating evidence-based practice in nursing and midwifery in the WHO European Region. Copenhagen: WHO.

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RCN: Quality improvement

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Health Research Agency (HRA)

• The HRA was established in December 2011 to protect and promote the interests of patients and the public in health research, and to streamline the regulation of research. It also covers current health guidance on research ethics and informed consent.
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Northway R, Howarth J and Evans L (2015) Participatory research, people with intellectual disabilities and ethical approval: making reasonable adjustments to enable participation, Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24 (3-4), pp. 573-581.

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We would like to thank the RCN Research member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.

Use these links to see details of books the RCN libraries hold on each topic.

• Critical appraisal
• Evidence-based practice
• Research methods
• Statistics

Use these links to see details of journal articles on each topic.

• Critical appraisal
• Evidence based practice
• Focus groups
• Interviewing (research methods)
• Practice development
• Qualitative research (research methods)
• Survey methods
• Trials (research methods)

Journals of interest for the novice researchers. Use these links to see details of availability.

• Journal of Research in Nursing
• Nurse Researcher
• Nursing Open