fail. When developing research plan‚ always be aware that this principles critically affects the progress. One of critical aspects of evaluation and appraisal of reported research is to consider the quality of the research instrument. According to Parahoo (2006)‚ in quantitative studies reliability and validity are two of the most important concept used by researcher to evaluate the quality of the study that is carried out. Reliability and validity in research refer specifically to the measurement
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wound predispose to bacterial invasion in the blood and/or death of tissues (Sussman‚ 2012). Wound care in nursing is important‚ because it involves specifics treatments and care due to a complex healing process. To began with the article critique‚ Parahoo (2006) states that an abstract should briefly states the study aim‚ design‚ methods‚ sampling and main funding. Looking at both articles these are apparent. Looking at article one title and aim‚ it is apparent that‚ it is a qualitative study as words
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66–72. Nolan M.‚ Morgan L.‚ Curran M.‚ Clayton J.‚ Gerrish K. & Parker K. (1998) Evidence-based care: can we overcome the barriers? British Journal of Nursing 7‚ 1273–1278. Parahoo K. (2000) Barriers to‚ and facilitators of‚ research utilization among nurses in Northern Ireland. Journal of Advanced Nursing 31‚ 89–98. Parahoo K. & McCaughan E.M. (2001) Research utilization among medical and surgical nurses: a comparison of their self reports and perceptions of barriers and facilitators. Journal of
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ethnography. On the other hand‚ quantitative research is based in the paradigm of logical positivism and is focused upon outcomes for clients that are measurable‚ generally using statistics gathered from a survey questionnaire method of research (Parahoo‚ 1997). The objective of this nursing research assignment is to distinguish the identified three pieces of nursing research with a common issue that is relevant to my current clinical experience. The five phases of the research process will be
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findings into nursing practice so as to improve the therapeutic outcomes. (Polit‚ F. D & Beck‚ T. C‚ 2010). “The evidence based practice places particular emphasis on the use of evidence‚ in particular research findings‚ in clinical decision making”. (Parahoo‚ K‚ 2006). During past clinical exposures‚ the issues regarding post natal depression were found as a less explored one because of the complex involvement of both mental health nursing and maternal and child health nursing. “Postpartum psychosis is
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Tribunals under Control Council Law. US Government Printing Offices‚ Washington D.C. no. 10‚ vol 2. O ’Conner‚ H (1993) Bridging the gap? Nursing Times‚ 89 (32) 63-66 Ogden‚ J. (2001) Health psychology 2nd edition. Great Britain. Biddles LTD. Parahoo‚ A. K. (2002) Nursing Research Principles‚ Process and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan. London. Phillips‚ P (2000) Tissue viability: information for the 21st century. Journal of Tissue Viability. 10‚ 2‚ 46-52. RCN Institute‚ (1998) Clinical Practice
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Times‚ pp. 31. Muir Gray JA. (1997) Evidence-based healthcare: how to make health policy and management decisions. London: Churchill Livingstone. Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct (2002). Retrieved January 20‚ 2010 from www.nmc.org.uk. Parahoo‚ K. (1997) Nursing Research: Principles‚ Processes and Issues. Basingstoke: Macmillan
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whilst FCC is important‚ viewing the family solely as a unit could be to the detriment of the child. Meta-analyses such as this can be rigorous overviews of available‚ appropriate evidence and provide guidance for best practice and future research (Parahoo‚ 2006). They concluded that children are not always found to be placed at the centre of their own care often enough; rather that the concept of FCC is based around the desires of the
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D11202 Research Methodologies – Quantitative Case Scenario Abstract This research will explore what a nurse believes their level of computer skills are. The researcher has chosen the quantitative case study to identify the nurse’s self reported level of computer skills and knowledge. This was undertaken within a district general hospital‚ by means of a survey. The hospital used for the research is in the North West of England. Questionnaires were distributed to the first 100 nurses who entered
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Chapter One *A Brief Overview of a Venous Leg Ulcer *and the Assessment Process The nurse must have the skills and knowledge to identify a venous leg ulcer. Dowsett (2005) believes that it is important that nurses and other health care professionals look for the underlying cause of an ulcer. Whereas‚ the Royal College of Nursing (1998) has different views‚ and argues that‚ professionals who are fully trained in leg ulcer management should only be able to identify an underlying cause as it is
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