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reply with 200-300 words each.
Isabel:
For this assignment, I would like to use the quantitative design to collect data and evaluate the effectiveness of the practice project proposal. Pilot (2017) states that quantitative data comes from measurements of research variables. These measurements yield data for research in the expression of numeric form or simple binary values (e.g., 1=yes, 2=no). The other data is qualitative, which are in narrative form, or in the form of words rather than numbers. Researchers collecting qualitative data tend to have a flexible, unstructured approach rather than more formal data collection (Polit, 2017). Meadows-Oliver (2019, p. 193) stated, qualitative evidence answers clinical questions about the human experience, such as how one perceives an experience. This type of data is more applicable for evaluating readiness and overall perception of the organization. With this perception of readiness for change revealed, barriers and/or support for the project proposal can be identified. When support and barriers are revealed, this will also allow alignment with other supports in different leadership roles to further the proposal project.
References
Meadows-Oliver, M. (2019). Critically Appraising Qualitative Evidence for Clinical Decision Making. In B. M. Melnyk, & E. Fineout-Overholt, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare; A Guide to Best Practice (4 ed., p. 193). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Polit, D. F. (2017). Data Collection Methods. In J. Fitzpatrick, Encyclopedia of nursing research (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company. Retrieved from Credo Reference: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://searc…
Michelle:
Quantitative research is objective form of data collection; expressed in numbers and graphs. It is used to test or confirm theories and assumptions and establish generalized facts about a subject (Streefkerk, 2019). With quantitative research, the evidence in my evidence-based practice (EBP) proposal is proven effective. The data is straight forward and can be determined if a practice is effective or not. Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major health care concern and can lead to serious complications in diabetic patients (Tan, et. al., 2019). The goal of my EBP project is to decrease amputations in Native American patients by increasing training and education on proper diabetic foot care, thus preventing an ulcer in the first place.
Quantitative evidence provides the knowledge necessary for practice. It supports personal and experimental knowing through participants words and stories that is applied to nursing care practices. Common quantitative methods include experiments, observations recorded as numbers, and surveys with closed-ended questions (Streefkerk, 2019). Most nursing research involves the collection of new data through self-report, observation, biophysiological implementation, or performance tests, some research involves the analysis of previous data (Polit, 2017). For my EBP project, direct patient engagement and clinical records would be a primary source for data collection.
Quantitative research design is the best for my EBP project because it generates and summarizes the evidence to my question. Quantitative research will be able to show how valid and effective the project is by taking previous data (numbers) and post data regarding if there are less diabetic foot ulcers and another if people are more informed on the topic as a primary prevention. This methodology requires critical appraisal of primary studies, data extraction in a reliable and repeatable way, and examination for validity of the results (Oh, 2016).
References
Oh, E. (2016). Synthesizing quantitative evidence for evidence-based nursing: Systemic review. Asian Nursing Research, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anr.2016.05.001
Polit, D. F. (2017). Data Collection methods. Encyclopedia of nursing research (4th ed.). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://searc…
Streefkerk, R. (2019). Qualitative vs. quantitative research. https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/qualitative-quantitative-research/
Karla:
For my EBP project of implementing for self-care strategies for increase resiliency to decrease turnover, burnout, improve mood, compassion, the best data would be a use of both quantitative and qualitative data. However, when assessing the topic of the project and how the intervention is based more on feelings and thoughts and resulting data can be based on both quantitative data and qualitive data so if I am choosing just one, qualitative data would be the best option. I think focusing on self-reporting data methods would be most successful for this topic. Questionnaires like the ProQOL-V have been used with great success and it is a validated tool that would be helpful in assessment of findings using the scale. There are additional metrics like turnover intention and absenteeism that would need to be measures. This could be done by surveys to measure turnover intention and ths would be another self-reporting qualitative method that would best for determining outcomes. Additionally, qualitative methods like observational tools like attendance records to assess absenteeism and turnover that has occurred with the staff members on the respective pilot units would be a good fit for the project (Polit, 2017).
References:
Polit, D. F. (2017). Data Collection methods. In J. Fitzpatrick (Ed.), Encyclopedia of nursing research (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company. Credo Reference: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://searc…