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A. Background and significance of the problem B. Statement of the problem C. Statement of the purpose D. Statement of the advantages
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A. Background and significance of the problem
The background of a problem describes how the problems was identified and historically links the problem to nursing The significance of the problem addresses the importance and the expected generalizability of the findings Sources of nursing research problems :
Nursing practice Researcher and peer interactions Literature review Theory Research priorities identified by funding agencies or specialty groups
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B. Statement of the problem
A statement articulating the research problem and indicating the need for a study Problem statements :
Should identify the nature, context, and significance of problem being addressed Should be broad enough to include central concerns Should be narrow enough to serve as a guide to study design
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References
Burns, N., Grove, S. K., (2001). The practice of Nursing research : Conduct, Critique & Utilization. 4th ed. Philadelphia : W. B. Saunders Company Stommel, M., Wills, C. (2004). Clinical Research : Concepts and Principles for Advanced Practice Nurses. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Polit, F. D., Hungler, P. B. (2005). Nursing Research : Principles and Methods. 5th ed. Philadelphia : Lippincott
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