Nursing Research and Leadership Management

Study Notes

Scientific Method: An informal discovery process for new knowledge.
Research: A comprehensive, formal method focused on uncovering new information.
Nursing Research: Addresses clinical issues encountered in practice; primarily applied research.
Research in Nursing: Broader focus examining issues affecting the nursing profession.
Evidence-Based Practice: Incorporates current best evidence, utilizing the latest findings.

Professionalism: Enhances the nursing profession through informed practices.
Accountability: Increases responsibility among nursing practitioners.
Social Relevance: Nurses contribute positively to societal needs.
Decision Making: Research informs evidence-based clinical decisions.

Aim: Improve practice in nursing, focusing on:
- Client care
- Patient care
- Nursing care
- Overall healthcare delivery

Tradition: Knowledge passed down through customs.
Authority: Knowledge accepted based on authoritative figures.
Logical Reasoning: Knowledge derived from logical deduction.
Experience and Trial and Error: Knowledge gained through personal experiences.
Scientific Method: A structured approach for acquiring knowledge.

Formulating Problems: Clearly defining research issues.
Reviewing Literature: Understanding existing research to inform new studies.
Clinical Fieldwork: Engaging in practical observations.
Framework Definition: Establishing conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
Hypothesis Formulation: Developing testable predictions.

Research Design Selection: Choosing an appropriate design for the study.
Developing Protocols: Detailed plans for interventions, especially in experimental studies.
Population Identification: Specifying the group to be researched.
Sampling Plan: Designing how participants will be chosen.
Measurement Methods: Deciding how research variables will be assessed.
Safeguarding Rights: Ensuring ethical treatment of subjects.
Finalizing Research Plan: Comprehensive review before implementation.

Data Analysis: Evaluating collected data for patterns and insights.
Result Interpretation: Understanding and explaining the implications of the findings.

Nursing Literature: Existing research provides foundations for new studies.
External Ideas: Sources outside of nursing inspire research questions.
Theory: Theoretical frameworks can lead to research questions.
Experience: Clinical fieldwork provides rich insights for investigations.
Social Issues: Societal challenges can spur the need for study.
Scientific Research: Often proposes modifications based on existing findings.

Significance: Importance to various stakeholders.
Availability: Access to the subjects of study.
Limitations: Constraints faced during research.
Time and Ability: Practicality regarding the timeframe and researcher's skillset.
Interest: Engagement level of the researcher in the topic.
Novelty: Freshness and originality of the idea being explored.