There are a variety of frameworks you can use to help frame your research question. The one you choose will depend on your area of focus.
P- Population/Problem
I- Intervention
C- Comparison
O- Outcome
*This is the most common clinical framework!
P- Population/Problem
C- Concept
C- Context
*This is useful for broad, scoping questions
E- Expectation
C- Client
L- Location
I- Impact
P- Professionals
Se- Service
S- Sample
P- Phenomenon of
I- Interest
D- Design
E- Evaluation
R- Research Type
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This guide is designed to help you get started on research in Nursing. Feel free to contact a librarian with any questions, or to set up an in-depth research consultation.
