Research protocol development: basic concepts for clinicians

Archana Kumari; Bipin Sinha; Piyush Ranjan

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20171462

Authors

Archana Kumari Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Bipin Sinha Department of Medicine, Patliputra Medical College and Hospital, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
Piyush Ranjan Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1754-1167

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20171462

Keywords:

FINER criteria, PICO, PICOT format, Research question, Research hypothesis

Abstract

The research output from most of the teaching medical institutions of our country is dismal. Medical students and faculties can routinely contribute to the research publication by developing proper instinct and attitude. Research ideas are generated from interesting observations that one comes across during day to day clinical practice. Every research question should be assessed by FINER criteria. Methodical search of existing literature is extremely important. Research hypothesis should be written in PICOT format. Knowledge of biostatistics and collaboration with basic sciences and paraclinical specialties are keys to scientifically correct clinical research protocol development.

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Author Biographies

Archana Kumari, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi, India

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Bipin Sinha, Department of Medicine, Patliputra Medical College and Hospital, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

SENIOR RESIDENT

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