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?


Including a comparative analysis with urban hospitals in Gauteng.


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


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


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


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

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Thato should NOT employ the strategy of expanding the research to cover all medical facilities in South Africa. This approach would likely dilute the focus of his research on rural Eastern Cape hospitals, making it less specific and manageable. Instead, narrowing or focusing on specific aspects, such as technologies or measurable outcomes, is more aligned with refining and adapting his research topic effectively.