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What is a primary aim of nursing research in enhancing patient care?
What is a primary aim of nursing research in enhancing patient care?
- Focusing solely on cost-effective strategies, regardless of patient safety.
- Prioritizing personal opinions over systematically gathered evidence.
- Minimizing the role of clinical expertise in treatment decisions.
- Integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences. (correct)
Which type of research focuses on exploring the lived experiences of individuals?
Which type of research focuses on exploring the lived experiences of individuals?
- Descriptive Research
- Correlational Research
- Experimental Research
- Phenomenological Research (correct)
Which research approach is characterized by the examination of cause-and-effect relationships without random assignment of participants?
Which research approach is characterized by the examination of cause-and-effect relationships without random assignment of participants?
- Quasi-Experimental Research (correct)
- Correlational Research
- Descriptive Research
- Experimental Research
In the context of nursing research, what is the primary purpose of conducting a meta-analysis?
In the context of nursing research, what is the primary purpose of conducting a meta-analysis?
Which aspect distinguishes quantitative research from qualitative research?
Which aspect distinguishes quantitative research from qualitative research?
What is the focus of grounded theory research in nursing?
What is the focus of grounded theory research in nursing?
Which type of research is specifically aimed at understanding cultural behaviors and beliefs within healthcare settings?
Which type of research is specifically aimed at understanding cultural behaviors and beliefs within healthcare settings?
What is the primary role of empirical evidence in nursing research?
What is the primary role of empirical evidence in nursing research?
How do systematic reviews contribute to evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
How do systematic reviews contribute to evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
In the context of research methodologies, which approach would be MOST appropriate for investigating the correlation between nurse staffing levels and patient mortality rates across multiple hospitals, while also aiming to control for confounding variables such as patient acuity and hospital size? To further complicate matters, the researcher can only access historical data and cannot implement interventions. This requires advanced statistical methods to infer causality.
In the context of research methodologies, which approach would be MOST appropriate for investigating the correlation between nurse staffing levels and patient mortality rates across multiple hospitals, while also aiming to control for confounding variables such as patient acuity and hospital size? To further complicate matters, the researcher can only access historical data and cannot implement interventions. This requires advanced statistical methods to infer causality.
Flashcards
Purpose of Nursing Research
Purpose of Nursing Research
Enhancing patient care by integrating best evidence, clinical expertise and patient preferences.
Descriptive Research
Descriptive Research
Research that accurately portrays the characteristics of individuals or groups.
Correlational Research
Correlational Research
Research investigating the relationships between two or more variables.
Quasi-Experimental Research
Quasi-Experimental Research
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Experimental Research
Experimental Research
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Phenomenological Research
Phenomenological Research
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Grounded Theory Research
Grounded Theory Research
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Ethnographic Research
Ethnographic Research
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Exploratory-Descriptive Research
Exploratory-Descriptive Research
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Historical Research
Historical Research
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Study Notes
- Nursing research enhances patient care by developing an evidence base
- Nursing research seeks to integrate best evidence with clinical expertise to create optimal and safe care strategies
- The purpose of nursing research is to improve patient outcomes, ensure accuracy through the scientific method, and facilitate evidence-based practice
- Nursing research aims to provide empirical evidence through description, explanation, prediction, and control
Quantitative Research
- Quantitative research describes the characteristics of individuals, situations, or groups
- Quantitative research investigates relationships between two or more variables
- Quasi-experimental research examines cause-and-effect relationships, but lacks random assignment of participants
- Experimental research uses controlled environments with interventions, control groups, and random assignments to test hypotheses
Qualitative Research
- Qualitative research explores lived experiences of individuals
- Qualitative research develops theories based on data collected from participants
- Ethnographic research studies cultural behaviors and beliefs in healthcare settings
- Exploratory-descriptive research addresses social problems without a clearly defined methodology
- Historical research examines past events and trends to inform current nursing practices
Mixed Methods & Outcomes Research
- Mixed methods research combines quantitative and qualitative research
- Outcomes research measures the impact of nursing interventions on patient health and healthcare costs
- Systematic reviews identify, appraise, and synthesize research on a particular issue
- Meta-analyses pool results from multiple studies to produce a single quantitative analysis
Differences Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Quantitative research has a philosophical origin in logical positivism/postpositivism, while qualitative research has a naturalistic, interpretive, humanistic origin
- Quantitative research focuses on being concise, objective, and reductionistic, while qualitative research is broad, subjective, and holistic
- Quantitative research uses deductive (top-down) reasoning, while qualitative research uses inductive (bottom-up) reasoning
- Quantitative research is based on cause-and-effect relationships, while qualitative research is based on meaning, discovery, and understanding
- Quantitative research tests theory, while qualitative research develops theories and frameworks
- Quantitative research uses structured interviews, surveys, and physiological measures for data collection
- Qualitative research uses unstructured interviews, focus groups, and observations for data collection
- Quantitative data is numerical and uses statistical analysis
- Qualitative data is narrative and textual, using text-based coding and thematic analysis
- Quantitative research leads to generalized conclusions
- Qualitative research leads to unique interpretations based on context
- Quantitative research is structured, objective, and focuses on numerical data to identify relationships and causality
- Qualitative Research is subjective, flexible, and focuses on human experiences and meaning
- Quantitative studies use statistical methods, while qualitative studies rely on thematic and narrative analysis
Key Similarities
- Both quantitative and qualitative research utilize systematic methods of inquiry
- Both quantitative and qualitative research aim to answer research questions relevant to nursing
- Both quantitative and qualitative research contribute to evidence-based practice by providing insights into patient care and nursing interventions
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