title: Reading research critically: the discussion section.
abstract: The discussion section of a research manuscript is the last thing we read and often the section that leaves the most lasting impression. It is important to know what to reasonably expect to be in the discussion section. This article presents the areas that are usually covered. Over-interpretation of the results of a research project occurs all too often. This article will help you avoid being taken in by this problem.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Giuffre
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000592:standards*; D011932:Reading; D012107:Research Design