Category: Nursing

Qualitative Research in Nursing Practice Essays

Which method of research provides the best evidence for nursing practice? Is there a place for both quantitative and qualitative research in evidence-based practice? How do these research methods improve patient outcomes?

Return to and reflect on your thoughts and postings from Week 1’s Discussion on the respective characteristics, strengths, and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research. Consider the uses of each type of research in the health care field. Also reflect on the amount of quantitative versus qualitative research that exists in the health care field in particular. There is an impression among some researchers that qualitative research is inferior to, easier than, or not as rigorous as quantitative research.

In this Discussion, you consider the idea of rigor, or thoroughness and scope of study, with regard to qualitative research. You examine the methods of qualitative research outlined and recommended in this week’s Learning Resources and how they aim to create standards of rigor by which to assess qualitative studies. You also have the opportunity to assess an article of your choice in terms of rigor and recommended methods of qualitative data collection.

To prepare:

Consider      your readings about and understanding of quantitative and qualitative      research. If you had to choose, which type of research (quantitative or      qualitative) do you think is more rigorous and why? Do you think it is      useful to make such generalizations and comparisons?

Locate      an article describing a qualitative research study related to a health      care topic (see attached PDF).

Formulate      a research question to address the problem and that would lead you to      employ correlational statistics.

With      information from the Learning Resources in mind, critically analyze your      selected study. Ask yourself: How rigorous was the study in terms of the      researchers’ efforts, the data collected, and the conclusions drawn? What      might the researchers have done to improve the rigor?

By tomorrow Tuesday October 31, 2017 by 8 pm, write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with at least 3 references. Include the level one headings as numbered below:

Post
a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1) Do you think there is one type of research (quantitative or qualitative) that is inherently more rigorous than the other? If so, identify which one and why. If not, discuss your reasoning.

2) Post a brief summary of your research article analysis and the correct APA citation for the article (See attached PDF).

3) Outline how the study’s qualitative data collection and analysis did, or did not, promote rigor, provide scientific or systematic scaffolding, and/or generate a more thorough analysis of the research topic.

Required Media

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011).
Research methods for evidence-based practice: Qualitative research.
Baltimore, MD: Author.

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 9 minutes.

In this week’s video, the presenter discusses the purpose of qualitative research and explains how it differs from, yet complements, quantitative research.

Required Readings

Maidment, I. D., Aston, L., Moutela, T., Fox, C. G., & Hilton, A. (2017). A qualitative study exploring medication management in people with dementia living in the community and the potential role of the community pharmacist.
Health Expectations
,
20
(5), 929-942. doi:10.1111/hex.12534
(See Attached PDF Article Citation)

Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St.

Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

Chapter 12, “Qualitative Research Methods” (pp. 251-274)

This section of Chapter 12 details key qualitative research data collection and analysis methods.

Bradley, E. H., Curry, L. A., & Devers, K. J. (2007). Qualitative data analysis for health services research: Developing taxonomy, themes, and theory. Health Services Research, 42(4), 1758–1772. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6773.2006.00684.x

This article outlines practical approaches to qualitative data with a specific emphasis on methods useful for generating taxonomy, themes, and theory with regard to the health care field.

Smith, J., & Firth, J. (2011). Qualitative data analysis: The framework approach. Nurse Researcher, 18(2), 52–62.

This article outlines the framework approach to qualitative data, in which researchers follow detailed objectives and goals to collect and manage data. This approach is in direct contrast to inductive approaches, including grounded theory, which allows for a more fluid qualitative research process governed by the nature of the data.

Optional Resources

Lockwood, C. (2008). Cochrane qualitative research methods group. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4).
http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=chh&AN=CE000142&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Nicholls, D. (2009). Qualitative research: Part three—Methods. International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, 16(12), 638–647.

Taylor-Powell, E., & Renner, M. (2003). Analyzing qualitative data. University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension.
Retrieved from http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/g3658-12.pdf

Vander Putten, J., & Nolen, A. (2010). Comparing results from constant comparative and computer software methods: A reflection about qualitative data analysis. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 5(2), 99–112.

Walden University. (n.d.). Collecting qualitative data. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_collecting_qualitative_data.html

Walden University. (n.d.). Analyzing and interpreting qualitative data
. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_analyzing_and_interpreting_qualitative_data.html

Based on the video, provide your ethical position. Explain by applying an ethical principle

YouTube: Based on video, explain what Utilitarianism consists in, discuss the downside of Utilitarianism.

http://youtu.be/O1ZV1kyLkgI—

Submission Guidelines

Please include the following information:

Presenter Information

 

Name and e-mail for each presenter

Current employment and position

Member of STTI? If yes, please identify the Chapter

 

Poster presentation

 

Three types of posters can be submitted:
Research
,
Innovative Practice
, and
Web of Knowledge/Literature Review

Instructions for poster content and judging criteria are attached

 

Abstracts content

 

Abstracts should fit on one (1) page, one-inch margins on all sides, single-spaced with approximately 300 words. Please use Times New Roman 12-point font. We recommend a structured format with the following headings:

Background

Purpose

Conceptual or Theoretical framework clearly described (for research abstracts)

Methods

Results

Conclusions/Implications

Headings
:
Left justify and bold all headings.

 

TITLE

 

Name of First Author, License, Degree

email address

Name of Second Author, License, Degree

 

Body of Abstract

 

If the research or project was supported in full or part by a grant, cite the grant number and granting organization at the bottom of the abstract. Your abstract must be clean and error-free.

 

 

 

 

The following was done
wrong, can you please fix it? Thanks! Instructions above for abstract content.

 

(Impact of Music in Neonatal Development)

Abstract

Background: The physiological development of preterm infants seems to be improved with music stimulation. Studies have shown live music therapy is more beneficial music than recorded music and no music therapy during the recording of physiological and behavior of preterm infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to show how the impact of live music therapy has on neonatal development.

Method: Thirty-one stable infants randomly received live music, recorded music, and no music therapy over 3 consecutive days. A control of the environment noise level was imposed. Each therapy was delivered for 30 minutes. Heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen, saturation and a behavioral assessment were recorded, every 5 minutes, actively awake and aroused; 6, quite awake or alert; 5, actively awake and aroused; 6, highly aroused, upset, or crying; and 7, prolonged respiratory pause > 8 seconds. Parents and medical personnel completed a brief questionnaire indicating the effect of the three therapies.

Results: Live music therapy had no significant effect on physiological and behavioral parameters during the 30-minute therapy; however, at the 30-minute interval after the therapy ended, it significantly reduced heart rate and improved the behavioral score Recorded music and no music therapies had no significant effect on any of the tested parameters during all intervals. Both medical personnel and parents preferred live music therapy to recorded music and no music therapies.

Conclusion: Compared with recorded music or no music therapy, live music therapy is associated with a reduced heart rate and a deeper sleep at 30 minutes after therapy in stable preterm infants. Both recorded and no music therapies had no significant effect on the tested physiological and behavioral parameters

 

Grading Rubric:

Introduction 1 point

 

 

Purpose of project 5 point

 

 

Association of organization to back issue 2 point

 

 

Rationale for project 5 points

 

 

Goals/objectives identified 5 points

 

 

Leadership theory, management concepts, values 5 points

 

 

Theoretical implications 5 point

 

 

Health policy implications 10 points

 

 

Implementation plan described 4 points

 

 

Clinical practice application 5 points

 

 

How the outcome of the project will be evaluated if implemented in a hospital facility (An evaluation tool is recommended) 2 points

 

 

Conclusion 1 point

 

 

Literature Review 5 points

 

 

TOTAL (55 POINTS)

Scoliosis in children pathophysiology, sign and symptom , treatment options, and nursing care

Hi, I need to 2 full articles about scoliosis. The articles should be published in 2016 or 2017 and clearly explains pathophysiology, sign and symptom , treatment options, and nursing care regarding this disease in CHILDREN. It should be from NURSING JOURNAL. Who can help me? just articles , not paper.  Thank you

Educational session about the Arab American population

When providing an educational session about the Arab American population, which of the following information would be included?

a. The largest group of Arab Americans was refugees in the 1960s.

b. The largest groups of Arab Americans are from Palestine and Iraq.

c. Members of the Arab American population are most likely to live in rural communities.

d. Members of the Arab American population are more likely to have college degrees than Americans at large.

Role of organized labor and collective bargaining health care environment and nursing

Write
a 700- to 1,050-word overview of the role that organized labor and collective bargaining play in the health care environment and in nursing. Your overview should:

define collective bargaining,

identify legal components of collective bargaining,

discuss the manager’s role in union organizing,

outline the role of the National Labors Relations Board (NLRB),

analyze the effect of unions on staffing ratios, benefits, and compensation, and

describe the role of the nurse manager in creating a collaborative labor-management relationship.

Research
at least three peer-reviewed journal articles less than 5 years old to support your assignment.

Format
your paper according to APA guidelines.

Spiritual assessment tools essay assignment

Investigate at least two different spiritual assessment tools and analyze the ease of use and comprehensiveness of the data collected. Report on the validity and reliability of the tool. Explain how the spiritual assessment would be used in a health assessment.

Write a 1,000–1,250-word paper on the items listed above. Include at least four professional references excluding your texts.

Prepare this Spiritual assessment tools essay assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this Spiritual assessment tools essay assignment to Turnitin.

Interview a fellow peer in your class who works in a different health discipline than you. Begin your interview with the following questions:

What is your role as a health care team member?

How do you define professionalism and how does professional responsibility influence your work?

Do you consider leaders in your organization stewards of health care? Why or Why not?

Is it important to you that leaders exercise professional advocacy and authenticity as well as power and influence when working with colleagues? Why or why not?

In 500-750 words, summarize your interview and share your impressions of your peer’s responses.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

 

Peer Interview in different health discipline

What is your role as a health care team member?

I am a Telemetry nurse full time in a 148-bed hospital. My role includes monitoring a patient’s heart by way of Electrocardiogram. I generally provide care for patients with chronic conditions. For example, diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure. I also get many acute patients status post procedures. For example, open lap cholecystectomy, appendectomy or even hysterectomy. I also handle passing medications as well as coordinating their care after discharge. I am also an Emergency department nurse Per diem at a different hospital. My role there includes triage in which I must understand how severe my patient is and figure out their history and events that led to their visit, getting baseline vitals, providing them with needed treatment. Often, we make our own medication in the ED and that was something very new to me coming from a Telemetry background. A lot of monitoring goes on with ED nurses because we are often waiting for them to be admitted to the hospital and we can have an ICU patient on the floor for several days. I also do a lot of charting and discharges.

 

How do you define professionalism and how does professional responsibility influence your work?

There are many qualities that embody a professional. I think the most important one is their special knowledge in their field of expertise. They are also competent, they make sure the job gets done and gets done right. They are accountable and have what is called self-regulation. Self-regulation is the ability to stay professional under pressure. Lastly a professional has proper image. They lead by example by dressing appropriately and not cursing, being late to work or leaving with-out the job being fully done. Professionalism is my rule to leave by. I do fall short at times when I am on my 5
th
day straight and I am just losing my energy. My attitude can slip, and I may complain about my patients. I am working on self-regulation and plan to continue to improve as a professional.

 

Do you consider leaders in your organization stewards of health care? Why or Why not?

The apostle Paul explains it best by saying, “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building” (1 Corinthians 3:9). Starting with this concept, we are then able to accurately view and correctly value not only our possessions, but, more importantly, human life itself. I have also considered myself of steward not only in healthcare but in life. I have always valued life in all forms and believe every life not just human life is to be valued. Being a steward in healthcare can be a challenge. For example, I had a patient who treated me so poorly and was racist. I despise racism with all my being. In that moment I had to set aside my personal views and be selfless. It was my duty to provide her the best care possible and ensure the best patient outcomes.

Is it important to you that leaders exercise professional advocacy and authenticity as well as power and influence when working with colleagues? Why or why not
?”

It is crucial leaders lead with these qualities. I don’t think its possible to call someone or myself a leader and not demonstrate these qualities. As nurses we must always advocate for not only our patients but fellow staff, if we are not professional how can we lead anyone to greatness? We have a charge nurse at our job I don’t understand how she is still employed. She doesn’t follow dress code, she talks loud about inappropriately and we are a teaching hospital, so we get new nurses every 8 weeks. It kills me to see these new nurses learn behavior like that. Being authentic is with-out a doubt important. I can spot a fake person a mile away. If your staff doesn’t trust you how or why would they follow you?

Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander).

In an essay of 750-1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:

What is the current health status of this minority group?

How is health promotion defined by this group?

What health disparities exist for this group?

Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.

Cite a minimum of three references in the Health status of a specific minority group analysis essay paper.

You will find important health information regarding minority groups by exploring the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links:

Minority Health:
http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html

Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH):
http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/reach.htm

Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations:
http://www.samhsa.gov/specific-populations/racial-ethnic-minority

Prepare this Health status of a specific minority group analysis essay assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

Reflections on my thoughts and feelings for becoming an Advanced Practicing Nurse

Summary:
The journal is intended as a reflection on your experience with the course material and exploration of pertinent APN issues. Journaling allows students to express thoughts and feelings regarding aspects of their weekly discovers with the course content. Journaling offers the student the opportunity to exercise the Theory of Caring Science by becoming more centered and aware of one’s consciousness and state of presence.
Directions:
You are expected to journal at least one page (single spaced) for each week of Week 1, 3, 5, 7. You may choose to journal more, if you wish.You should address and reflect the Reflection Topic assigned for each week. You will not be graded on the content of the journal, as long as it is relevant to the reflections guided topic for the week.Completion of at least one page per week (or equivalent) throughout the course will receive full credit. APA formatting is not required for this assignment. Your thoughts and reflections should be free flowing.Save the file with Student First Name_Last Name_ReflectionSubmit completed template to the D2L Dropbox.You may choose to create a vlog, screencast, YouTube, podcast, or another format for your reflective journal. Feel free to be creative, as long as you are journaling week 1, 3, 5, 7. Any alternative format must consist of at least five (5) minutes of content. Copy the link to the video onto a Word document and submit in the respective week’s D2L Dropbox.