Nrs 433v t - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TOPIC 2 DQ 2 Description: The three types of qualitative research are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each.

Topic 1 DQ 1 Description: PICOT is utilized by the health care community to identify and study a nursing or medical practice problem. Consequently, PICOT examples that may provide insight into the use of the PICOT process, may not be relevant to nursing practice as they are based on a medical practice problem. Describe the difference between a nursing practice problem and a medical practice problem. Provide one example of each. Discuss why is it important to ensure your PICOT is based on a...

P: In adults with surgical site infections, I: will proper handwashing, sterile technique, skin prep, and maintenance after surgery C: as compared to non-sterile technique (contamination), improper handwashing/skin prep, and patient’s neglect of surgical site post-surgery O: be more or less effective in reducing surgical site infections T: over a 2-month time frame?

Topic 4 DQ 2 Description: Describe the “levels of evidence” and provide an example of the type of practice change that could result from each.

Abstract: Nurses play a significant role in providing quality care and in preventing surgical site infection. However, a thorough literature review revealed a lack of empirical studies regarding surgical site infection prevention in Bangladesh. The objectives of this study were to identify nurses’ practices and their barriers and facilitators for surgical site infection prevention, and to propose direction for improving nurses’ practices for such prevention. A mixed method design was us...

Topic 4 DQ 2 Description: Describe the “levels of evidence” and provide an example of the type of practice change that could result from each.

NRS 433V Topic 5 Assignment; Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft

Topic 1 DQ 1 Description: PICOT is utilized by the health care community to identify and study a nursing or medical practice problem. Consequently, PICOT examples that may provide insight into the use of the PICOT process, may not be relevant to nursing practice as they are based on a medical practice problem. Describe the difference between a nursing practice problem and a medical practice problem. Provide one example of each. Discuss why is it important to ensure your PICOT is based on a...

TOPIC 4 DQ 1 Description: Compare independent variables, dependent variables, and extraneous variables. Describe two ways that researchers attempt to control extraneous variables. Support your answer with peer-reviewed articles.

TOPIC 2 DQ 1 Description: Qualitative data has been described as voluminous and sometimes overwhelming to the researcher. Discuss two strategies that would help a researcher manage and organize the data.