Write and publish research work as a doctor

Doctors contribute more and more to scientific literature, not only to improve the delivery of patient care, but also in support of clinical innovations and professional advance. However, often, time limitations, inappropriate training and limited access to research mentors prevent the publication of a manuscript [1]. This guide provides a systematic and informed approach to evidence to write and publish a research manuscript for doctors in exercise.

1. Select a research topic aligned with clinical practice

Its manuscript must be based on the relevance of the real world. Select a research idea that addresses a clinical gap or supports evidence -based practice.

Examples of themes originated in the doctor

Clinical Area Example of research approach
Cardiology Comparative results of dual antiplatelet therapy
Internal medicine Diagnostic precision of decisions support tools based on AI
Pediatrics Nutritional interventions in childhood obesity
Critical care Early mobilization in the ICU and the duration of the stay

2. Choose the correct study design

Doctors can choose between various types of manuscripts depending on their available data and intention [2]:

Study designs for medical researchers

Type of study Better for Example
Case/series report Unique or rare presentations Inform a rare drug -induced reaction
Retrospective study Existing patients records Comparison of pre and post-political results
Prospective cohort Future data collection Monitoring adverse events after the vaccine
Transversal survey Instantaneous knowledge or behavior Vaccine Vaccine Topart in the Clinic
ECA High quality intervention tests New standard versus surgical technique

3. Obtain ethics approval

All studies involving patient data require ethical authorization, including retrospective audits. In India, the presentation to the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) is mandatory under the guidelines of ICMR 2017 [3].

4. Structure your correctly manuscript

Use the IMRAD structure (introduction, methods, results and discussion), which is usually required in most peer reviewed magazines [4],[5].

Imrad breakdown for doctors

Yo Introduction
  • Define the clinical problem
  • Declare the investigation gap
  • Present the research objective
METRO Methods
  • Describe the design of the study, the environment and the participants
  • Mention ethical approval (IRB authorization)
  • Specify statistical methods
Kidney Results
  • Include tables/figures that summarize the findings
  • Inform P and confidence intervals
D Discussion
  • Interpret the results in the light of previous studies
  • Discuss implications for clinical practice
  • Address of limitations

5. Prepare tables and figures

Tables and graphs must communicate complex data in a concise manner.

Sample table for clinical research work

Variable Intervention Group Control Group value p
ICU Duration of the stay (days) 4.2 ± 1.1 6.3 ± 1.5 0.021*
30 days readmission rate 10% 18% 0.047*

*Statistically significant

Tips:

  • Limit to 4–5 tables or figures
  • Use consistent units and notation
  • Avoid duplicating data both in text and tables

6. Choose an appropriate newspaper

Selecting the correct newspaper improves the possibility of acceptance [6],[7].

Factors to consider:

  • Scope: coincides with your topic (for example, BMJ case reports For unique cases)
  • Indexation: Pubmed, Scopus, etc.
  • Open access: paid versus free
  • Review time: faster magazines for more sensitive data

7. Reference correctly using standard style

Use the reference software (for example, zotero, endnote) and adhere to specific styles of the magazine how Vancouver, love, apa [8].

Example (Vancouver style):

Sharma R, Gupta N. Risk factors of myocardial infarction in Indian men. Indian heart J. 2020; 72 (3): 205–10.

8. Write a persuasive presentation letter

The presentation letter must:

  • Indicate the manuscript title
  • Highlight clinical relevance
  • Confirm originality and ethical compliance
  • Mention dissemination of conflict of interest

9. Professionally pairs review comments address

After the presentation, prepare to check the manuscript.

How to respond to reviewers:

  • Use a point response format by point
  • Highlight changes with tracked reviews or colored text
  • Justify elements without changes with scientific reasoning

COMMENT OF THE REVIEW: “Clarify the inclusion criteria.”
Answer: “Thank you. We review the method section (p. 4) to specify that patients from 18 to 65 years with a confirmed diagnosis were included.”

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