Research Resources
Are you an AEUS member looking to get involved with research? Check out this curated list of research resources for AEUS members! Special thanks to Dr. Frances Russell, Dr. Lynn Roppolo, Dr. Robby Allen, and Dr. Hani Kuttab for providing these resources!
Learning How to Mentor a Researcher
Mentoring in Emergency Medicine: the Art and the Evidence (PDF) by Yeung, Nuth, and Stiell (2010)
How to Develop a Research Question and a NEW Study
- AEUS Resource Document: Study Development Worksheet (Blank, Updated April 2023)-- FEATURE THIS![1]
- Creating a Research Aim and Objectives (University of Newcastle). Project Development Worksheet.
- Identifying the research question and planning the project by Wyatt and Guly (2002)
- Alternate link (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12101140/.
- Research Fundamentals: Selection and Development of Clinical Outcome Measures by Singer et al. (2000)
- Alternate link (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10805631/.
- ACEP Newsletter by Russell and Pare: Ultrasound Research (Pt 2): Study Development
When downloaded as .DOC, has the AEUS Logo in the top right. Does not have this when viewing on Google Docs.
Research Study Types and Methodology
General Information
- SAEM Research Learning Series: Pitfalls in Study Design and Statistical Methods– FEATURE THIS!
- SAEM Research Learning Series: Brief Overview of Research methods and Basic Test Characteristics for the Novice Researcher.
- Research Fundamentals: IV. Choosing a Research Design by Hall, Kothari (1998).
- Alternate link (Pubmed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9928979/
Study Type Specific Resources
Database research
SAEM Research Learning Series: Database Research
Educational research
Academic Life in Emergency Medicine (ALiEM): Education Theory Made Practical
Observational research
- Chart reviews in Emergency Medicine Research: Where are the Methods? By Gilbert et al. (1996)
- Alternate link (Pubmed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8599488/
- Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology (STROBE) Checklist
- Alternate link (Webpage): https://www.strobe-statement.org/checklists/
Quality Improvement
Retrospective Chart Review
- SAEM Research Learning Series: Retrospective Chart Reviews
- Looking Through the Retroscope: Reducing Bias in Emergency Medicine Chart Review Studies by Kaji et. al. (2014)
Survey Studies
- Surveying Emergency Medicine by Mello, Merchant, and Clark (2013)
- Alternate link (Pubmed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23701351/
Systematic Reviews
- PRISMA 2020 for Abstracts Checklist
- Alternate link (Website): http://prisma-statement.org/documents/PRISMA_2020_checklist.docx
- PRISMA 2020 for Abstracts (Checklist, expanded)
- Alternate link (Website): http://prisma-statement.org/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
How to Navigate the IRB
- A Practical Guide for Health Researchers (Chapter 5): Writing the Research Protocol
- Alternate link (Website): https://www.academia.edu/12103877/A_Practical_Guide_for_Health_researchers.
- SAEM Research Learning Series: The IRB Submission Process
- IRB 101 by Sullivan (2011)
- Alternate link (Website): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3186275/
Data Analysis, Basic Statistics, and Meeting with the Statistician
- How to choose the right statistical test? Nayak and Hazra (2011)
- Research Fundamentals: Statistical Considerations in Research Design: A Simple Person’s Approach by Jones (2000)
- Sample Size Calculator (Determines the minimum number of subjects for adequate study power)- ClinCalc.com
- SAEM Research Learning Series: Brief Overview of Research methods and Basic Test Characteristics for the Novice Researcher.
How to Write an Abstract and Manuscript
- A foolproof guide to Developing a Research Manuscript– FEATURE THIS!
- Submitting your abstract to the SAEM Meeting: Scoring Criteria
- Alternate link: https://www.saem.org/docs/default-source/annual-meeting/saem22/abstract-scoring-guidelinesf5e56be1350c69fd91b2ff0000698ee1.pdf?sfvrsn=fd201c72_2
Submitting for Publication
- ACEP Newsletter by Gottlieb, Roppolo, Russell, Taylor, DeAngelis, Duran-Gehrig, Moore: Ultrasound Research (Pt 3): Publication Pearls and Pitfalls
- Research Fundamentals: Choosing an Appropriate Journal, Manuscript Preparation, and Interactions with Editors
- Alternate Link (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11483464/
Additional Research Resources and Getting Funding
NIH Resources
- NIH: Grants & Funding Page
- NIH: Blank Biosketch Template
- NIH: Example of an Individual Biosketch
- NIH Presentation: Writing a Successful Grant Application- Powerpoint Presentation
- Alternate link: https://grants.nih.gov/sites/default/files/grant-writing-for-success-oct2020.pptx
- NIH: Grant Scoring Document
- NIH: Quick Guide for Grant Applications (updated September 2010)
- NIH: Grant Writing Tips
- NIH: All About Grants Podcasts
Research Courses
Other Grant/Funding Resources
- SAEM Grants and Grant Submission Tutorial
- SAEM Research Learning Series: Grant Writing Pearls and Pitfalls
- EMF: Emergency Medicine Foundation Grants
- Grants.GOV
Free iBooks!
- Introduction to Clinical Research for Residents
- Alternate link (Website): https://comj.ksau-hs.edu.sa/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Introduction-to-Clinical-Research.pdf
- ACEP: Resident Research and Scholarly Activity: A Primer
- Alternate link (Website): https://www.acep.org/siteassets/sites/acep/media/sections-documents/research/acepresearchprimer.pdf
