RESEARCH GAP

A Research gap is defined as a topic or area for which missing or insufficient information limits the
ability to reach a conclusion for a question

A research need is defined as a gap that limits the ability of decision-maker from making decisions

How to eliminate the research GAP

1. Organizations most commonly used variations of the PICO (Population, comparison,
outcomes) framework
2. The proposed framework includes two major components
1. Identification amd classification of the reasons why the research gap exists
2. Characterization of the research using the PICOS (Population, intervation, compatizon,
outcomes, setting)elements.