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What is nursing research?
What is nursing research?
Systematic inquiry that relies on disciplined methods to answer questions and solve problems.
What are the two paradigms in nursing research?
What are the two paradigms in nursing research?
The positivist paradigm believes in one reality that can be scientifically measured.
The positivist paradigm believes in one reality that can be scientifically measured.
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What is the ultimate goal of nursing research?
What is the ultimate goal of nursing research?
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What do the assumptions in the positivist paradigm suggest?
What do the assumptions in the positivist paradigm suggest?
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Constructivist paradigms believe that reality is constructed by the individual.
Constructivist paradigms believe that reality is constructed by the individual.
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The systematic process of __________ and logically analyzing information is crucial in research.
The systematic process of __________ and logically analyzing information is crucial in research.
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What are the sources of knowledge for nursing practice?
What are the sources of knowledge for nursing practice?
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Match the following research concepts with their definitions:
Match the following research concepts with their definitions:
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What is nursing research?
What is nursing research?
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The ultimate goal of research is to gain knowledge that can benefit ___ people.
The ultimate goal of research is to gain knowledge that can benefit ___ people.
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Which of the following describes the positivist paradigm?
Which of the following describes the positivist paradigm?
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Clinical experience is considered a functional source of knowledge in nursing research.
Clinical experience is considered a functional source of knowledge in nursing research.
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What are the two paradigms mentioned in the content?
What are the two paradigms mentioned in the content?
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Which assumption in the positivist paradigm states that reality exists independent of human observation?
Which assumption in the positivist paradigm states that reality exists independent of human observation?
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Research methods are the techniques used to structure a study and to gather, analyze, and interpret ___ information.
Research methods are the techniques used to structure a study and to gather, analyze, and interpret ___ information.
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Who are considered as experts in the context of nursing research?
Who are considered as experts in the context of nursing research?
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The traditional authority in nursing research includes only those with scientific credentials.
The traditional authority in nursing research includes only those with scientific credentials.
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Study Notes
Nursing Research
- A systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to answer questions and solve problems
- The ultimate goal is to gain knowledge that can benefit many people
- Systematic inquiry involves a series of steps to collect and logically analyze information to provide explanations
Sources of Knowledge in Nursing Practice
- Tradition and "experts": Untested traditions and unit culture ("sacred cows" or ineffective customs) persist. This reliance on authority figures like experts and textbooks is unavoidable, but they should be acknowledged and not blindly accepted.
- Clinical Experience and Trial and Error: A functional source of knowledge and a component of the evidence-based practice model (EBP). It considers the experiences of nurses and doctors while implementing new sciences. However, it can be narrow, haphazard, and idiosyncratic.
- Disciplined Research: The best method for acquiring reliable knowledge. It involves evidence-based findings and relies on experts in the field to guide research. Strict guidelines govern the research process.
Research Paradigms
- Worldviews: General perspectives on the complexities of the world that underlie the theories and methodology of a particular scientific subject. They define how we "believe on the reality".
- Positivist Paradigm: A rational and scientific perspective believing in one reality that can be measured. It assumes reality exists and is driven by natural causes. Researchers are independent from the individuals studied, and values and biases are to be controlled.
- Constructivist (Naturalist) Paradigm: Views reality as constructed by individuals. Researchers acknowledge that it can be subjective and influenced by personal experiences.
Research Methods
- Techniques used to structure a study, gather and analyze relevant information, and interpret results. It outlines how a research study is conducted.
Assumptions:
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Positivist Paradigm:
- Nature is ordered and regular.
- Reality exists independently from human observation.
- Reality is the same for everyone.
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Constructivist Paradigm:
- Reality is a social construct and varies across individuals and groups.
Limitations
- Positivist Paradigm: The complexity of humans makes it difficult to accurately measure and capture all aspects of reality. The issue of measurement can be challenging.
- Constructivist Paradigm: Subjectivity and bias, inherent in human perspectives, needs to be considered and managed.
Faculty Reality
- Belief that there is only one factual reality that exists.
Research
- Is a systematic inquiry that relies on disciplined methods to answer questions and solve problems
- Aims to gain knowledge that benefits many people
Paradigm
- A general perspective on the world's complexities, underlying a scientific subject
- "Believe in reality"
- The world is complex
2 Paradigms
- Positivist and Constructivist (naturalistic)
Positivist Paradigm
- Rational, scientific
- Reality is measurable and can be rationalized
- Reality exists, driven by natural causes
- The researcher is independent from those researched
- Values and biases are controlled
- Strict guidelines
Constructivist (Naturalistic) Paradigm
- Reality is constructed by the individual
Research Methods
- Techniques used for structuring a study
- Involve gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information
- How a study is conducted
Assumptions
- Beliefs that are thought to be true without verification
- Used to make conclusions
Positivist Paradigm Assumptions
- Nature is ordered and regular
- Reality exists independently of human observation
- Reality is the same for all of us
- Factual reality exists
Limitations of the Positivist Paradigm
- Problem of measurement
- Humans are complex
- Failing to capture the full breadth of reality
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Explore the essential elements of nursing research and the various sources of knowledge in nursing practice. This quiz delves into the systematic inquiry methods and evaluates the impact of tradition, clinical experience, and disciplined research. Test your understanding of how these components contribute to effective nursing care.
