title: Data gathering.
abstract: Laura Serrant-Green argues that data gathering is a key point in the research process and one that requires critical thought and careful application.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Health and Social Care Improvement, School of Health, University of Wolverhampton, UK.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Serrant-Green
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012107:Research Design; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D013850:Thinking