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Review
. 2014 Mar;12(1):68-70.
doi: 10.1016/j.aju.2013.08.007. Epub 2013 Sep 17.

Why should I do research? Is it a waste of time?

Athanasios Dellis  1 , Andreas Skolarikos  2 , Athanasios G Papatsoris  2
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Review

Why should I do research? Is it a waste of time?

Athanasios Dellis et al. Arab J Urol. 2014 Mar.

Abstract

Objectives: To answer the questions 'Why should I do research? Is it a waste of time?' and present relevant issues.

Methods: Medline was used to identify relevant articles published from 2000 to 2013, using the following keywords 'medicine', 'research', 'purpose', 'study', 'trial', 'urology'.

Results: Research is the most important activity to achieve scientific progress. Although it is an easy process on a theoretical basis, practically it is a laborious process, and full commitment and dedication are of paramount importance. Currently, given that the financial crisis has a key influence in daily practice, the need to stress the real purpose of research is crucial.

Conclusion: Research is necessary and not a waste of time. Efforts to improving medical knowledge should be continuous.

Keywords: LoE, level of evidence; Purpose; R&D, research and development; RCT, randomised clinical trials; Research; Study; Trial; Urology.

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