• Overview: zThe Health Care Research Paper is academic writing based on an original published scientific investigation (2020-2021) of a particular physical and mental topic, analysis of gathered information, and interpretation of the research findings. It may focus on different aspects, such as public and community health, diet and nutrition, mental disorders, and ethical issues, among others.
• Selecting a Topic:
o Select a topic that interests and challenges you to improve your attitude towards the topic and the research process.
• Structure / Format:
o The structure of your research paper should contain an introduction, the methods, the results, and the discussion sections.
Introduction (1-2 pages): The introduction should explain the rationale and background for the research. The introduction must answer the following:
State why you are interested in exploring a particular area or topic in healthcare.
Describe current literature gaps in your chosen healthcare topic.
State the objectives of your research.
Include a brief thesis statement.
Methods (1-2 pages): The methodology section provides the readers with sufficient details about the study methods to enable them to reproduce the research if desired. The articulated methods of research and inquiry should be specific, technical, concrete, and detailed. The methodology section should answer the following:
Describe the research context and setting.
Describe the research design.
Describe the research population, such as patients and doctors.
Describe the research intervention such as providing padded materials for patients with pressure ulcers.
Identify the main research variables.
Outline research analysis methods.
Results (1-2 pages): The results section is straightforward and factual. You should provide details of all the results that are related to the research question, including simple counts and percentages. The result section of your research paper should:
Present key findings in connection with the main research question.
Report on data gathering and recruitment such as response rates.
Present secondary findings.
Discussion (1-2 pages): The discussion section is as important as every other part of your research paper. The discussion should:
State the major findings of the research;
Discuss the main results with reference to previous literature.
Analyze practice and policy implications derived from the research.
Provide perspectives for future research in the field of healthcare.
Analyze the strengths and limitations of the research.
Conclusion(1-2 pages): The conclusion of your research paper should summarize its major points and restate the thesis statement in unique words. Do not include new content at this point.
References: 1-page.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032994