Critique of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Articles
Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program to Primary Care:
A Pilot Study
Acknowledging that there is a need for the obese Type 2 diabetics (T2D) to make changes in their lifestyle, Whittemore et al. (2009) decided to do a study to see if there is a need for programs to decrease the incidence of Type 2 diabetes. The article selected is an example of experimental quantitative design. The summary model can be found in the text on pages 112 through 114 in Polit & Beck (2012). There were four Nurse Practitioner (NPs) groups recruited for this study. There were four randomized sites used for the study, two sites, which consisted of lifestyle changes, and two sites enhancing the standard care program (Polit & Beck, 2012). Problem Statement
In the 21st century, T2D has become a health epidemic. The associated health risks that accompany T2D have the cost of healthcare escalating. Research is needed to help find ways to limit the progression of this disease process. Persons of ethnic descent are twice as likely to have an inconsistent risk for developing this disease (Polit & Beck, 2012).
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the interpretation of the improved diabetes prevention program (DPP) with specific changes allowing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to carry this into their primary care practice (Polit & Beck, 2012).
Research Question and Hypothesis
The research question is will NPs find a way in their primary care practice to reach the T2D population, implement a program to help them change their lifestyle and continue to follow up with care? The hypothesis is the NPs can successfully implement a lifestyle change program for T2D population using goal setting and problem solving techniques (Polit & Beck, 2012).
Study Methods
The study method used was of a mixed design with two phases. First phase was for modifying the protocol for intervention making it easier for the NPs to implement
A Pilot Study
Acknowledging that there is a need for the obese Type 2 diabetics (T2D) to make changes in their lifestyle, Whittemore et al. (2009) decided to do a study to see if there is a need for programs to decrease the incidence of Type 2 diabetes. The article selected is an example of experimental quantitative design. The summary model can be found in the text on pages 112 through 114 in Polit & Beck (2012). There were four Nurse Practitioner (NPs) groups recruited for this study. There were four randomized sites used for the study, two sites, which consisted of lifestyle changes, and two sites enhancing the standard care program (Polit & Beck, 2012). Problem Statement
In the 21st century, T2D has become a health epidemic. The associated health risks that accompany T2D have the cost of healthcare escalating. Research is needed to help find ways to limit the progression of this disease process. Persons of ethnic descent are twice as likely to have an inconsistent risk for developing this disease (Polit & Beck, 2012).
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the interpretation of the improved diabetes prevention program (DPP) with specific changes allowing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to carry this into their primary care practice (Polit & Beck, 2012).
Research Question and Hypothesis
The research question is will NPs find a way in their primary care practice to reach the T2D population, implement a program to help them change their lifestyle and continue to follow up with care? The hypothesis is the NPs can successfully implement a lifestyle change program for T2D population using goal setting and problem solving techniques (Polit & Beck, 2012).
Study Methods
The study method used was of a mixed design with two phases. First phase was for modifying the protocol for intervention making it easier for the NPs to implement
References: Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2012). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.), Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Polit, D. F., & Beck, Cheryl T. (2012). Resource manual for nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.), Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Yackel, E., McKennan, M., and Fox-Deise, A. (2009). Writing proposals and to generate evidence. In D. F. Polit & C.T. Beck (9th ed.), Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (208-220). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.