Great Ideas Start With a Good Plan…
Here is a template you may wish to use.
Send the proposal to the nominated lead Audit/Research lead for your department.
Project Title
Provide a concise and informative title for the project.
Example: "Evaluating compliance with national VTE prophylaxis guidelines in elective surgical inpatients."
Background and Rationale
Briefly outline the clinical context and relevance of the project. What issue or gap does the project aim to address?
Maximum 200 words.
Aims and Objectives
Clearly state the overall aim and list specific objectives. Where possible, use SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Methodology
Including design (e.g. retrospective review, prospective audit, survey), data sources, sample size (if known), and audit criteria or research outcomes.
Ethics or Governance Approval
Indicate the department(s), ward(s), or clinical service(s) where the project will be conducted.
Project Location(s)
Indicate the department(s), ward(s), or clinical service(s) where the project will be conducted.
Project Costs
Costs associated with the project may include rouses, training, travel, software etc References
Expected Timeline
Outline anticipated dates and duration of key phases, such as data collection, analysis, and write-up.
References
Make sure you reference where appropriate to avoid plagiarism and to show evidence based approach.