Now, in Assessment Task 2, you will transition these insights by designing a formalised research plan for approval by the Health Service Executive Committee

Task Overview

In Assessment Task 1, you ‘pitched’ a research idea to your Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Educator or Research Unit Manager. By exploring your clinical experiences and guided by the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), you highlighted an area for improvement in the healthcare setting, supported by literature.

Now, in Assessment Task 2, you will transition these insights by designing a formalised research plan for approval by the Health Service Executive Committee. By developing a proposed research plan you will gain a deeper understanding of research methods, ethical considerations and their broader implications in enhancing evidence-based nursing practices and having an impact on patient outcomes.

Task Purpose

The purpose of Assessment Task 2 is to further develop your research proposal initiated in Assessment Task 1 and formalise it into a comprehensive research plan suitable for approval by the Health Service Executive Committee. Through this task, you will further explore the intricacies of research methods, add ethical considerations, and consider the broader implications of advancing evidence-based nursing practices and improving patient outcomes. By refining your proposed research plan, you will enhance your understanding of the research process and acquire essential skills in planning, executing, and evaluating nursing research projects within real-world healthcare settings. This task aims to empower you to contribute meaningfully to evidence-based practice initiatives and drive positive changes in clinical healthcare delivery through rigorous research endeavours.