Data-collection in Qualitative Research This Chapter is about methods and techniques in data-collection during a qualitative research. We mentioned earlier that qualitative research is eclectic. That is‚ the choice of techniques is dependent on the needs of the research. Although this should be true for almost all social research‚ it is particularly so with qualitative research in that the appropriate method or techniques is often identified and adopted during the research. Qualitative research is also multi-modal
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4 Surprising Causes of Hospital-Acquired Infections The last place anyone imagines they will get a severe infection is at a hospital. Yet according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention‚ over 1.7 million people are affected by a nosocomial or hospital-acquired infection (HAI) every year. The severity of the infection can widely vary‚ but these infections are also responsible for over 99‚000 deaths annually. These infections could could appear as early as 48 hours after
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What is so stressful about caring for a dying patient? Nursing 314 – Research February 3‚ 2013 What is so stressful about caring for a dying patient? Death is something that we all have to deal with‚ be it in our profession or in our daily lives. This article discusses the reasons why caring for dying patients is stressful for nurses and is a high risk for burn out. The article also gives findings related to the study and gives recommendations based on the results. The study shows that
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Prevent Bladder Infections with These Diet and Lifestyle Changes People don’t really like to talk about bladder infections. Even women‚ who are far more likely to experience them‚ steer clear of the subject‚ which is a shame since bladder infections are actually quite easy to prevent! Simple diet and lifestyle changes will help prevent bacteria from making their way to your bladder‚ protecting you from uncomfortable infections. The Miracle That is Cranberry Juice You’ve probably heard this from doctors
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How Are Infections Spread? Alicia Todd University of Mobile How Are Infections Spread? According to Lynch‚ Elmore and Morgan (2012)‚ millions of people die each year from infectious diseases such as influenza‚ malaria‚ tuberculosis‚ and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (p. 245). Everything we eat‚ breathe‚ or touch throughout the day puts us at risk for developing an infection. Knowing how infections are spread will decrease these risks and is crucial for overall health. No matter how hard one
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Qualitative research is a generic term for investigative methodologies described as ethnographic‚ naturalistic‚ anthropological‚ field‚ or participant observer research. It emphasizes the importance of looking at variables in the natural setting in which they are found. Interaction between variables is important. Detailed data is gathered through open ended questions. The interviewer is an integral part of the investigation (Jacob 1988). This differs from quantitative research which attempts
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An estimated half of American workers have called in sick to work in the last year. Viruses and bacteria can live two hours or more on office furniture and keyboards. When someone shows up sick to work‚ they can end up spreading diseases through everything that they touch. To stay healthy throughout the year‚ workers have to take certain precautions. Bust Out the Wipes While everyone should cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze‚ it does not always happen. Workers can stay safe by using
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(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ 2013). A Staph infection comes from the Staph germ entering and infection or a wound. Healthcare acquired‚ or nosocomial‚ Staph infections are common in surgery patients because the patient has had an open incision. Non-healthcare acquired Staph infections can come from a simple cut that has not been properly cared for. Healthcare associated infections and non-healthcare associated infections have different methods of preventing and treating them‚ but
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Practicum 1 Context The emergent disastrous events are dreadful and unpredictable‚ such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks，which are often threaten the security of people’s lives and properties. When it takes place‚ public desire for the factual and credible information from various channels. They want to know immediately what happened? Are my family and I safe? And who caused this? They are also concerned about the decision-making by empowerment or whether they can be involved as participants
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Qualitative Research by Michael D. Myers Originally published in: MISQ Discovery‚ June 1997 This is the "living version". [Welcome] [Introduction] [Overview of Qualitative Research] [Philosophical Perspectives] [Qualitative Research Methods] [Qualitative Techniques for Data Collection] [Modes of Analysis] [Writing Up Qualitative Research][References on Qualitative Research] [Resources for Qualitative Researchers] [Software Tools for Qualitative Researchers] [Teaching Qualitative Research] [Calls
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