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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: NURSING RESEARCH 1 (NCMB 311) COURSE MODULE COURSE UNIT WEEK 1 1 1 Introduction of Nursin...

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: NURSING RESEARCH 1 (NCMB 311) COURSE MODULE COURSE UNIT WEEK 1 1 1 Introduction of Nursing Research and Research Process Read course and unit objectives Read study guide prior to class attendance Read required learning resources; refer to unit terminologies for jargons Proactively participate in classroom discussions Participate in weekly discussion board (Canvas) Answer and submit course unit tasks Photo credit to: NHS Network At the end of this unit, the students are expected to: Cognitive: 1. Understand the nursing research and its importance 2. Discuss confidently the process of research 3. Examine oneself on how to improve the nursing profession using research Affective: 1. Listen attentively to the discussions and opinions in the class 2. Initiate asking questions that challenge class thinking 3. Express freely the personal opinion with respect to others opinion Psychomotor: 1. Participate actively during class discussions 2. Confidently express personal opinion and thoughts in front of the class Research Methods Knowledge Based, website: www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/dedind.php Introduction to Research Research o Is referred to as empirical research and is synonymous with the conscious application of a structured method. In which it follows a rigorous step in order to solve a problem or develop something new and to improve our knowledge. o Since human knowledge is changing and expanding, there are three type of knowledge as identified by epistemologist: Propositional knowledge – it includes the knowledge of theories, facts and laws. For example, when we say we know each chord on a guitar denotes a musical note we are speaking of propositional knowledge Procedural knowledge or the knowledge of how to do something – this type of knowledge can be developed through doing Personal knowledge or personal knowing – in this type of knowledge for us to know, we must experience personally experience it. Nursing Research o Is the systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy evidence about problems related to nursing profession including nursing education, clinical and administration. o Refers to research done on addressing the health concerns of client and the application of the research on their care Purpose of Nursing Research o The general purpose of nursing research is to answer questions or solve problems of relevance to the nursing profession Characteristics of Research (COGIE) o Controlled – specific constraint or limitation were identified and eliminated to ensure precision and validity of results o Orderly and systematic – follows a sequence of steps o Generalization – is the finding applicable to the entire population  o Intensive – in-depth approach is used to ensure that all possible loopholes in the study is covered o Empirical – objective reality as sources of knowledge Task of Nursing Research (IDEEPC) o Identification – assess situation that needs clarification o Description – determine relationship between and among variables investigated o Exploration – answer the what question o Explanation – answer the question why and seek clarification o Prediction and Control – projects situation or events and minimize effects Research Process When we hear the word research and research process it invoke feelings of apprehension and anxiety. Undertaking research is similar to undertaking a journey, it has a point of origin, route and final destination. Steps in the Research Process ( Cronin, Coughlan and Smith, 2015) o Developing a Researchable Topic Identifying the research problem/topic of interest Reviewing the literature Devising a research question/Hypothesis o Organizing your Research Selecting a methodology Identifying the population and selecting a sample Planning the method of data collection Respecting ethical principles Demonstrating rigour/trustworthiness o Gathering and Analyzing information Gathering data Analyzing data Discussing and interpreting the result and implication for practice Disseminating the results  Major steps in a Quantitative study (Polit & Beck, 2010) Activities in a Qualitative study (Polit & Beck, 2010)  Epistemology – is a branch of philosophy that deals with the theory of knowledge Clinical Nursing Research - Designed to generate knowledge to guide nursing practice and to improve the health and quality of life of nurse’s Paradigm – is a world view, a general perspective on the complexities of the real world Research in Nursing - Refers to studies on the particular concerns of nurses themselves Research Paradigms: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40670-019-00898-9 Structure of Research, website: https://conjointly.com/kb/structure-of-research/ 1. Consider the three types of knowledge on the study guide, in respect of the activity of recording of a person’s blood pressure, answer the following question below: A. What is the propositional knowledge (theories) that underpins the activity? B. What is the propositional knowledge that you would need to be able to complete the activity? C. Any personal knowledge you have regarding the activity? And what do you think you learned from this activity? 2. Create a group consisting of 5 members and determine the group leader. A. Then individually submit a list of topics (minimum of 10 each) with justification/rationale why do you want to conduct a research in the chosen topics. B. Among the 10 topics of interest choose top 3 topics. Along with the justification/rationale state your objectives of the study. Barrientos, Crestita. (2011). A Research guide in nursing education: building an evidence-based practice: textbook and workbook: part 1: 4th Ed. Pasay City: Visprint Cronin, P., Coughlan M., & Smith, V (2015) Understanding Nursing and Healthcare Research. Sage Publications Ltd. Polit, D. and Beck, C. (2010) Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, 7th edition, Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.