Evidence base discussion response 2

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Post a thoughtful response to at least two (2) other colleagues' initial postings. Responses to colleagues should be supportive and helpful (examples of an acceptable comment are: "This is interesting - in my practice, we treated or resolved (diagnosis or issue) with (x, y, z meds, theory, management principle) and according to the literature..." and add supportive reference. Avoid comments such as "I agree" or "good comment."

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  • Response posts: Minimum of one (1) total reference: one (1) from peer-reviewed or course materials reference per response.

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  • Response posts: Minimum 100 words excluding references.

Discussion 1

Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Methods

Research is Exploratory, research is completed in a person or group’s natural environment, uses ‘how’ and ‘why’ things happen, interactive between researcher and the one being studied, information is subjective

Research completed in numerical form, uses closed-ended questions/yes or no questions, uses statistics to provide a synopsis, information is objective, uses larger sample sizes

Uses personal experience to guide the research

Uses theory to guide the research

The objective of this discussion is to first, compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research, and secondly, to provide one example of each to study a health-care related topic. For example, to study why recommended laboratory tests are not completed by patients, when taking certain medications that can cause harm, a researcher can use both methods of research to complete the study (Fischer et al., 2013, p. 513).

An example of a qualitative approach would be to interview a group of patients who have not completed recommended laboratory testing, and simply asking ‘why’. Since the information received during qualitative research is subjective, there may be several different answers to the question. While working as a nurse at a psychiatrist’s office, I learned that insurance companies require certain labs to be drawn to check for damage to the liver and kidneys, for instance. If the labs were not drawn then the insurance would no longer pay for that particular medication. In my experience, it was common for patients to say that they either forgot to go to the lab or maybe lose the lab order altogether.

If the researcher decides to use a quantitative approach, they may interview a group of patients and get a numerical value of the ones who did not show for the testing vs. the ones who did complete the testing. A table could then be created, labeling the top reasons why testing was not completed and the numerical value of patients that gave those specific answers.

In conclusion, the predominant difference in the two types of research is that qualitative study wants to explain a certain experience, while quantitative study wants to use statistics to answer a question (LoBiondo -Wood & Haber, 2014, p. 9). While we have looked at both studies as individuals, there are many research studies that have been accomplished best by using both approaches.

References

Fischer, S. H., Field, T. S., Gagne, S. J., Mazor, K. M., Preusse, P., Reed, G., ... Tija, J. (2013, April 1). Patient Completion of Laboratory Tests to Monitor Medication Therapy: A Mixed-Methods Study. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 28(4), 513-521. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-012-2271-6

LoBiondo -Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2014). Nursing Research Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elservier.


Discussion 2

QUANTITATIVE METHODS

QUALITATIVE METHODS

Hypotheses are stated or implied, random or specific study group with a common similarity uses variables and outcomes.

Driven by people’s thoughts, reactions, perceptions, and experiences. Uses focus groups, interviews, recording behavior, and unstructured observation

Variables are measured by instruments or scales; measurable, uses numbers; statistical analyses are used

Not measurable; uses ideas, is interpretive, narrative descriptions, words. Lacks statistical testing

Uses deductive reasoning, comprehensive, uses a large number of participants

Uses inductive reasoning, specific, uses a small number of participants

Objective- observes but doesn’t participate

Subjective- involved as a participant observer

The term “random” or “convenience” is mentioned in the relation to the sample. Also uses case-controlled, clinical trial, experimental group, structured, control group.

Uses the terms ethnographic study, field notes, field research, focus group, observation, open ended, and phenomenological

Example of a qualitative approach would be studying the experience of those spouses of Alzheimer’s patients whom had to be placed in a nursing facility. Example of a quantitative approach would be studying the number of falls of Alzheimer’s patients living at home have versus those who are living at a nursing facility over a six month period.

References

Chrisman, J., Jordan, R., Davis, C., & Williams, W. (2014). Exploring evidence-based practice research. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, 8-12. doi:DOI- 10.1097/01.NME.0000450295.93626.e7

Coates, V. (2014). Qualitative research: A source of evidence to inform nursing practice? Journal Of Diabetes Nursing, 8, 9th ser., 329-334. Retrieved May 22, 2018.

LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2006). Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

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RUBRIC: DISCUSSION BOARD (30 pts) Criteria Characteristics of initial post Support for initial post Responses to Peers APA format*; Spelling/ Grammar/ Punctuation Meets Expectations 10 to 10 Points  Provided response with rationale.  The post is substantive and reflects careful consideration of the literature.  Examples from the student’s practice/experience are provided to illustrate the discussion concepts.  Addressed all required elements of the discussion prompt.  Well organized and easy to read. 5 to 5 Points  Cited minimum of two references: at least one (1) from required course materials to support rationale AND one (1) from peer-reviewed* references from supplemental materials or independent study on the topic to support responses.  The initial post is a minimum of 200 words excluding references. 10 to 10 Points  Responses to colleagues demonstrated insight and critical review of the colleagues’ posts and stimulate further discussion  Responded to a minimum of two (2) peers and included a minimum of one (1) peer-reviewed* or course materials reference per response.  Responses are a minimum of 100 words and are posted on different days of the discussion period by the due date. 5 to 5 Points  APA format** is used for in-text citations and reference list.  Posts contain grammatically correct sentences without any spelling errors. Levels of Achievement Needs Improvement 3 to 9 Points  Provided response missing either substantive rationale, consideration of the literature, or examples from the student’s practice/experience to illustrate the discussion concepts.  Addresses all or most of required elements.  Somewhat organized, but may be difficult to follow. 2 to 4 Points  Missing one (1) required course reference AND/OR one (1) peer-reviewed reference to validate response.  Post has at least 200 words. 4 to 9 Points  Responses to colleagues are cursory, do not stimulate further discussion and paragraph could have been more substantial.  Responses missing one of the following: o insight/critical review of colleague’s post, o OR respond to at least two peers, o OR a peer reviewed*or course materials reference per response  Responses are a minimum or less than 100 words and posts were on the same date as initial post. 2 to 4 Points  APA format is missing either in-text or at end of the reference list.  Posts contain some grammatically correct sentences with few spelling errors. Unsatisfactory 0 to 2 Points  Provided response with minimal rationale.  Does not demonstrate thought and provides no supporting details or examples.  Provides a general summary of required elements. 0 to 1 Points  Missing 1 or more of the correct type (course or peer-reviewed) or number of references to support response.  Post is less than 200 words or there’s no post. 0 to 3 Points  Responses to colleagues lack critical, in depth thought and do not add value to the discussion.  Responses are missing two or more of the following: o insight/critical review of colleagues’ post o AND/OR response to at least two peers o AND/OR a peer reviewed* reference per response.  Responses are less than 100 words, posted same day as initial post. 0 to 1 Points  Not APA formatted OR APA format of references has errors both in-text and at end of reference list.  Post is grammatically incorrect. NOTE: No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts. *Peer-reviewed references include professional journals (i.e. Nursing Education Perspectives, Journal of Professional Nursing, etc. – see library tab on how to access these from database searches), professional organizations (NLN, CDC, AACN, ADA, etc.) applicable to population and practice area, along with clinical practice guidelines (CPGs - National Guideline Clearinghouse). All references must be no older than five years (unless making a specific point using a seminal piece of information) References not acceptable (not inclusive) are UpToDate, Epocrates, Medscape, WebMD, hospital organizations, insurance recommendations, & secondary clinical databases. **Since it is difficult to edit the APA reference in the Blackboard discussion area, you can copy and paste APA references from your Word document to the Blackboard discussion area and points will not be deducted because of format changes in spacing. Last updated: 02/02/2017 © 2017 School of Nursing - Ohio University Page 1 of 1
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