American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Collecting Nursing Research Data 24 Hours a Day: Challenges, Lessons, and Recommendations.
Research on many routine nursing interventions requires data collection around the clock each day (24/7). Strategies for implementing and coordinating a study 24/7 are not discussed in the literature, and best practices are needed. ⋯ A nursing clinical trial that requires interventions on a 24/7 basis can be done with thorough planning, staffing, and continuous quality improvement activities.