title: Understanding the research process in nursing.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the research process in nursing, outlining a logical and structured approach to answering research questions. Illustrations from a hypothetical research study are used to outline procedures that are relevant to NHS research.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University. h.m.priest@nur.keele.ac.uk
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Priest
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Gwyn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Higginson
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Knipe
mesh_terms: D009736:Nursing Process; D015399:Nursing Research; D006113:United Kingdom