Analyze the significance of a research problem in a qualitative research study. How is the research problem significant to nursing practice? How could study of the research problem lead to improvements in health care?.
Part 2
For the second part of this assessment, choose a topic, an issue, or a phenomenon that informs nursing practice and that has been researched qualitatively. Select a nursing qualitative research article published in a peer-reviewed journal within the past five years on your chosen topic, issue, or phenomenon. Please view the Qualitative Versus Quantitative Analysis Quiz (link given in the Resources) to help you find an appropriate qualitative research article. After selecting the article, complete the following (Note: The main bullet points below correspond to the assessment grading criteria, while the sub-bullets may help guide you to ensure that you are fully addressing the criteria): Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a qualitative research study. Summarize the qualitative research study, including the problem, purpose, and hypothesis of the study. Identify and describe the qualitative study methodology (ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, or case study). Describe the data collection, data analysis, and reporting procedures. Critique the entire study. Analyze the ethical implications of a qualitative research study when applied to the patient care setting.
Why are ethical standards important in research when applied to patient care in a health care setting? To what extent do any ethical considerations impact human subjects? Analyze the significance of a research problem in a qualitative research study. How is the research problem significant to nursing practice? How could study of the research problem lead to improvements in health care? Evaluate a qualitative research study as an appropriate source of information for informing patient care decision making. How does the study provide information related to patient care? To what extent is the information in the study valid, reliable, and aligns with best practices? Assessed Throughout Write clearly and concisely, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Integrate relevant and credible sources of evidence to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style. Additional Requirements Length of submission: 6–8 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title and reference pages. Your report should be thorough, but concise. No abstract is required for this assessment. Number of references: Cite a minimum of three sources of scholarly or professional evidence. Resources should be no more than five years old. APA formatting: Use the APA Style Paper Template linked in the Resources. An APA Style Paper Tutorial is also provided to help you in writing and formatting your analysis. References
