Healthcare Research Questions
1.
How does nurse-to-patient staffing adequacy affect medication errors and patient falls in adult
medical-surgical units at U.S. hospitals?
2.
What is the relationship between primary care appointment availability and emergency department use
among adults with chronic conditions in rural U.S. communities?
3.
How does nurse-led discharge education affect 30-day hospital readmission rates among adults hospitalized
for heart failure?
4.
To what extent does telehealth access improve diabetes management outcomes for adults living in medically
underserved rural areas of the United States?
5.
How do out-of-pocket healthcare costs influence medication adherence among adults with hypertension in
low-income U.S. communities?
6.
What factors are associated with delayed diagnosis of colorectal cancer among adults receiving primary care
in the United States?
7.
How does the use of electronic health record clinical decision-support alerts affect the timely recognition of
patient deterioration in acute care settings?
8.
What effect does a structured care-coordination program have on hospital readmissions among older adults
with multiple chronic conditions?
9.
How do language barriers affect patients' understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up care after
hospitalization in U.S. hospitals?
10.
To what extent does access to preventive primary care differ between rural and urban adults in the United
States, and how is this difference associated with avoidable emergency department visits?
11.
How does hospital adoption of standardized infection-prevention protocols affect healthcare-associated
infection rates in intensive care units?
12.
What is the relationship between health insurance continuity and delayed or forgone medical care among
working-age adults in the United States?
13.
How do transportation barriers affect missed medical appointments and continuity of care among patients
receiving outpatient treatment in low-income U.S. communities?
14.
How does patient access to online health portals influence participation in preventive care, medication
management, and communication with healthcare providers?
