Reference

Nieswiadomy, R.M. (2012). Foundations of nursing research. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

Title: Pilot Program to Improve Self-Management of Patients with Heart Failure by Redesigning Care Coordination

Components

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Study Design

Study Participants

Selection Procedures

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Results

Discussion

a-      The research is quantitative because it is objective in nature. Additionally, the ability to generalize findings qualify the research to be quantitative. Furthermore, from the study, it is noticeable that there is a tight control of research where it is organized in a manner that one component follows another in a consistent order, and such tight controls often characterize quantitative research.

b-      The concern of the research is to collect empirical evidence through the five senses of design, participants, procedures, data collection and analysis. Researchers measure observations by using numbers to get exact measurements that can be analyzed statistically in future. Assignment: Nurse as a Consumer of Research

c-      There is the use of deductive reasoning in the research, which is primarily associated with quantitative research. Under this reasoning, the researcher narrows down particular issue from a general point of view to a specific one. For instance, the present study narrows down care coordination from the general practice of self-management of patients with heart failure.

a-      The study used an evidenced based approach aimed at ensuring improved patient care after discharge from the care facility. In the research, follow-up phone calls were made to patients by the nurses on post-discharge to assess their knowledge on self-care management (Nieswiadomy, 2012). This aimed at assessing their general health status as they recuperate at their homes. Besides, they were encouraged to adhere to drug regimen as well as to comply with diet and fluid restrictions. The aspect goes beyond traditions and authority as the health progress of the patient is assessed over the phone without the presence of both parties.

b-      By use of the investigator-designed questionnaires, the study provided the rationale for the care and interventions made to the patients. This ensured that patients receive best possible outcomes and reduce instances of re-admission for Heart Failure following discharge. As Nieswiadomy (2012) postulates, nurses have an obligation to protect the safety of patients as well as safeguard them against poor outcomes and complications.

Nieswiadomy, R.M. (2012). Foundations of nursing research. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

Components

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

a – The study is qualitative because it is concerned with subjectivity of the matter and it narrows the meaning of the experience to an individual status. There is possibility of numerous realities since each and every participant varies in the context of the situation. The key focus of this research is to outline in-depth description of meanings of different experiences as given by participants.

b- The study has also adopted inductive reasoning, which is a common characteristic of qualitative research. The inductive reasoning is about reasoning that emanates from a particular aspect to a general aspect and is normally connected with qualitative approaches. By opting for inductive reasoning, researchers can manage to identify particular ideas and subject them to a general summary about the occurrence. For instance, in the case at hand, workplace wellness efforts that can reduce obesity has been taken as a particular issue and subjected to a general population of Low-Wage Workers in St Louis, Missouri.

d – Instead of using numbers to obtain the exact measurements, this research study has depended on words to describe human experiences.

a- The research proposes workplace policies geared towards providing access to low-cost healthy foods within the worksites. This provides information on healthy food choices and integrates safety approaches dietary options for improved care of patients diagnosed with obesity.

b- The study advocates for flexibility in the workplace schedules by encouraging lunch or break-time physical activity. This supports the aspects of physical activity essential in nursing care practice. The approach improves physical activity behavior important for patients diagnosed with obesity.