Question

Thato is researching the role of technology in improving patient care in rural Eastern Cape hospitals. Which of the following strategies should Thato NOT employ to refine and adapt his research topic?


Identifying and focusing on measurable outcomes of technology adoption in patient care.


Expanding the research to cover all medical facilities in South Africa.


Including a comparative analysis with urban hospitals in Gauteng.


Limiting the scope to studies published within the last 5 years for current relevance.


Narrowing his focus to specific technologies used in rural hospitals in the Eastern Cap

Answer 1

Thato should NOT employ the strategy of "Expanding the research to cover all medical facilities in South Africa." This approach would significantly broaden the scope of his research beyond the specific context of rural Eastern Cape hospitals, making it less focused and potentially diluting the relevance of his findings in relation to patient care in that particular region. Instead, focusing on specific technologies, measurable outcomes, and relevant recent studies would help refine and adapt the research topic more effectively.