Qualitative Research Critique
Running Head: Research Critique
Communication between Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Nurses about Managing Pain in the Acute Hospital Setting: A Qualitative Study
Daisy Hariharan
Grand Canyon University
NRS-433V
04/11/2013
Introduction
This is a qualitative critic of the research article “Communication between patients with chronic kidney disease and nurses about managing pain in the acute hospital setting” written by Elizabeth Manias and Allison Williams.
Problem statement
One of the main clinical problems that have been highlighted in the study is chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney ailments are strongly linked with pain and there is a strong need to manage this pain (Manias, and Williams, 2007, p. 358). One of the …show more content…
The main research questions that have been answered in the study include the following;
1. What is the main element that can be contributed by the nurses in acute hospital settings for proper management of pain in chronic kidney patients? (Manias & Williams, 2007).
2. Is there a gap in the knowledge of the complexities of pain in chronic kidney patients? (Manias & Williams, 2007).
3. Is there specific process involved in the pain management, of which the nurses should be aware? (Manias & Williams, 2007).
The problem highlighted in the paper is in relation to the main aim and research questions inferred from the text of the study. In order to get answers to the research problem, the main qualitative techniques that were used by the authors included interviews and observations conducted in five adult renal units in victoria in Australia. This is one of the most appropriate approaches to seek answers for the research problem inferred from the text.
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Theoretical background may have helped the authors in building a stronger background for the study. The theoretical foundations could also be helpful in finding gaps in the research and knowledge of the nurses in acute hospital settings based on which currently, pain in chronic kidney patients is poor. The authors have only managed to highlight the main requirements of effective pain management in acute hospital settings that include being aware of the complexities of pain of chronic kidney disease. The study findings have been simply given in a text manner and no framework has been developed with the help of which the findings can be seen in a more comprehensive manner.
Conclusion
The study is important as it highlights the importance of pain management in renal units in acute hospital settings. There is a need that proper communication should take place between the patients of chronic kidney disease and the nurses so the nurses can learn more about the sufferings of these patients and the complexities of the pain. More time is needed to be dedicated by the nurses towards the patients so that pain can be managed
Communication between Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Nurses about Managing Pain in the Acute Hospital Setting: A Qualitative Study
Daisy Hariharan
Grand Canyon University
NRS-433V
04/11/2013
Introduction
This is a qualitative critic of the research article “Communication between patients with chronic kidney disease and nurses about managing pain in the acute hospital setting” written by Elizabeth Manias and Allison Williams.
Problem statement
One of the main clinical problems that have been highlighted in the study is chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney ailments are strongly linked with pain and there is a strong need to manage this pain (Manias, and Williams, 2007, p. 358). One of the …show more content…
The main research questions that have been answered in the study include the following;
1. What is the main element that can be contributed by the nurses in acute hospital settings for proper management of pain in chronic kidney patients? (Manias & Williams, 2007).
2. Is there a gap in the knowledge of the complexities of pain in chronic kidney patients? (Manias & Williams, 2007).
3. Is there specific process involved in the pain management, of which the nurses should be aware? (Manias & Williams, 2007).
The problem highlighted in the paper is in relation to the main aim and research questions inferred from the text of the study. In order to get answers to the research problem, the main qualitative techniques that were used by the authors included interviews and observations conducted in five adult renal units in victoria in Australia. This is one of the most appropriate approaches to seek answers for the research problem inferred from the text.
Literature …show more content…
Theoretical background may have helped the authors in building a stronger background for the study. The theoretical foundations could also be helpful in finding gaps in the research and knowledge of the nurses in acute hospital settings based on which currently, pain in chronic kidney patients is poor. The authors have only managed to highlight the main requirements of effective pain management in acute hospital settings that include being aware of the complexities of pain of chronic kidney disease. The study findings have been simply given in a text manner and no framework has been developed with the help of which the findings can be seen in a more comprehensive manner.
Conclusion
The study is important as it highlights the importance of pain management in renal units in acute hospital settings. There is a need that proper communication should take place between the patients of chronic kidney disease and the nurses so the nurses can learn more about the sufferings of these patients and the complexities of the pain. More time is needed to be dedicated by the nurses towards the patients so that pain can be managed