Turning Curiosity Into Research Ideas, Questions, And Aims

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Turning Curiosity into Research Ideas, Questions, and Aims - Ep 171

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Turning Curiosity into Research Ideas, Questions, and Aims

This episode of the JACCP Podcast, featuring Drs. Michael Ernst and Gary Cochran, breaks down the often-intimidating process of generating and refining research ideas. The experts stress that good research stems from curiosity and deep background knowledge. They recommend using a structured format, like the PICOT framework, to translate broad concepts into precise, researchable questions and testable aims. The discussion concludes with essential career advice: seeking out mentors, leveraging collaborative networks, and being purposeful in professional development. Read the full manuscript.

Key Issues Discussed

Sources of Research Inspiration: Drawing ideas from clinical practice, intellectual curiosity, lectures/grand rounds, journal clubs, and informal "coffee rounds."
The Importance of Background Work: Developing a deep knowledge of the literature to ensure the research idea is novel and adds value.
Structuring the Research Question: Using frameworks (e.g., PICOT) to clearly define the population, intervention, comparator, and outcome.
Refining Aims and Hypothesis: Keeping the number of aims simple and limited and understanding that a research question goes through an iterative refinement process.
Advice for Junior Investigators: Identifying successful mentors, utilizing developmental programs (like ACCP’s FIT and MERIT), and building collaborative networks.

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