Research may sound intimidating, but it's actually pretty simple when you break it down. Fortunately, there is a straightforward process you can follow. To understand more about research, peer-reviewed journals, and evidence-based practice, take a look at our What is Research? guide.
The health care research process should always follow the same steps.
- Identify the research problem
- PICO
- Formulate a research question
- Search for evidence
- Evaluate evidence to find answers