The document outlines the fundamental concepts of research, defining it as a systematic process aimed at acquiring new knowledge through empirical testing. It describes the research process from idea generation to methodology, emphasizing the importance of observing limitations and opportunities for future studies. Additionally, it distinguishes between actual research and mere fact collection, providing insights into both pre-research and post-research activities.

1. Introduction to
Research:
Basic Concepts
DR. SUVARNA GANVIR
PROFESSOR AND HOD
DEPT OF NEUROPHYSIOTHERAPY, AHMEDNAGAR.
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2. What is research ?
 Hand washing Vs Corona vaccine
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3.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3037063/
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4. Definition
• Systematic process
• Aimed at acquiring new knowledge/
testingthehypothesis
• Through
 Verifiable examination of data
 Empirical testing of hypothesis
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5. Research Process 5

6. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/clinical-trials/types-
of-health-research/
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7. https://guides.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/ebm/studytypes
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9. What drives Health Research
Curiosity
Profit
Needs
Opportunity
 WHO guide for health researchers 2004
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10. Research Idea comes from
 Problem while treating
 Clinical observation
 Out of frame thinking
 6th sense feeling/ Gut feeling
 While reading journal article
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11. What you read in an article
Title –
PICO/T format
 Patient
 Intervention
 Comparison
 Outcome
 Time duration
 introduced in 1995 by Richardson et al.
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13.  Title of study
 Comparative study of 3 weeks of
proprioception training and balance
training for improving proprioception in
patients with Osteoarthritis.
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14. Using the PICOT model
 P patients with OA (problem)
 I balance exercises (proposed intervention)
 C proprioceptive training (comparative treatment)
 O proprioceptive sensation (outcome)
 T 3 weeks
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15. Methodology
 How the research problem has been studied …
 What procedure has been followed
 What are the variables.
 What are the outcome measures
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16. Limitations and future scope
 Read thoroughly the limitations
 Look for the opportunities
 Recommendations for further study can
be beginning point for next research.
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17. Features of a good research study
 Systematic- a structured procedure.
 Replicable- scope to confirm the findings of previous
research in a new environment and different settings with a
new group of subjects or at a different point in time.
 Generative. This is one of the valuable characteristics of
research because answering one question leads to
generating many other new questions.
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18.  action-oriented- reaching a solution leading to the
implementation of its findings.
 The research must be relatively simple, timely, and
time-bound, employing a comparatively simple
design.
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19. What is NOT research
 Mere collection of facts
 Describing the condition or application of a
modality
 Exact replication of other’s work
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20. Pre- Research
 Identification of a issue or problem
 Extensive literature search ------Specifically
related to your current geographical location
 Writing well defined research question
 Designing appropriate research methods
 Preparing all the related documents skeleton
 Preparing a complete proposal
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21. Peri Research
 Begin with data collection
 Fill up the documents at regular intervals
 Follow the study design as described in the proposal
 Note down any deviations/obstructions
 Keep the time limit – follow the Gantt chart
 Finish up the collection of data in specific time.
 Write up should be done according to the standard
guidelines.
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22. Post Research
PUBLISH IT.
Start a new study.
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23. Activity
 Write PICOT format.
 Limitations of study and future scope .
 What new study can be taken up.
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24. Thank you
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