Research and evaluation play important roles in moving forward the
underlying science of long-term care (LTC). The definition of the
intervention is less precise in LTC than in clinical care. Long-term care
research addresses both efficiency and effectiveness. Research can test
whether a programme works or what elements are effective. The LTC
research model has five steps: (1) identify a researchable problem; (2)
develop a conceptual model; (3) operationalise the model; (4) develop
the analysis plan; (5) present the findings. Empirical findings should
drive future LTC but other factors must be considered as well.

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