Introduction – 1 200 words Literature Review – 3 600 words Methodology – 1 800 words Introduction to include the background, problem statement, along with other information you see fit. Literature review to follow in a: Introduction, Definition of delayed discharge,Causes of delayed discharge , Delayed discharge and possible consequences, Measures that can be used to diminish the delay in patient discharge, Conclusion (including gap in research which will serve as justification for present research). Any any other parts you find necessary to be added. Methodology to include an introduction and justification for qualitative study over quantitative study. include the research design, participant selection, study sample, interviews, analysis of data (thematic analysis and use of QDA Miner 4 lite for electronic analysis of data) and ethics. These all form part of this chapter and any other that you find fit. Please explain as much as possible including justifying the sample size (please note that limited time was available for the research and the sample used represents the experts in each field).
