NCMB311: Prelim Week

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Introduction of Nursing Research
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 3YA
Professor: Adelynne Joie B. San Diego, RN, MAN
INTRODUCTION OF NURSING RESEARCH AND RESEARCH Research Process
PROCESS - When we hear the word research and research process it
From Module Week 1 invokes feelings of apprehension and anxiety. Undertaking
Research research is similar to undertaking a journey; it has a point
- Referred to as empirical research and is synonymous with of origin, route and final destination.
the conscious application of a structured method. In Steps in the Research Process
which it follows a rigorous step in order to solve a problem (Cronin, Coughlan and Smith, 2015)
or develop something new and to improve our knowledge. 1) Developing a Researchable Topic
- Since human knowledge is changing and expanding, there - Identifying the research problem/topic of interest
are three type of knowledge as identified by - Reviewing the literature
epistemologist: - Devising a research question/Hypothesis
• Propositional knowledge – it includes the knowledge 2) Organizing your Research
of theories, facts and laws. For example, when we say - Selecting a methodology
we know each chord on a guitar denotes a musical - Identifying the population and selecting a sample
note we are speaking of propositional knowledge - Planning the method of data collection
• Procedural knowledge or the knowledge of how to do - Respecting ethical principles
something – this type of knowledge can be developed - Demonstrating rigour/trustworthiness
through doing 3) Gathering and Analyzing information
• Personal knowledge or personal knowing – in this type - Gathering data
of knowledge for us to know, we must experience - Analyzing data
personally experience it. - Discussing and interpreting the result and implication
for practice
Nursing Research - Disseminating the results
- Is the systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy
evidence about problems related to nursing profession Major steps in a Quantitative study (Polit & Beck, 2010)
including nursing education, clinical and administration.
- Refers to research done on addressing the health
concerns of client and the application of the research on
their care
- Purpose of Nursing Research: The general purpose of
nursing research is to answer questions or solve problems
of relevance to the nursing profession
Characteristics of Research (COGIE)
• Controlled – specific constraint or limitation were
identified and eliminated to ensure precision and validity
of results
• Orderly and systematic – follows a sequence of steps
• Generalization – is the finding applicable to the entire
population
• Intensive – in-depth approach is used to ensure that all
possible loopholes in the study is covered
• Empirical – objective reality as sources of knowledge
Task of Nursing Research (IDEEPC)
• Identification – assess situation that needs clarification
• Description – determine relationship between and among
variables investigated
• Exploration – answer the what question
• Explanation – answer the question why and seek
clarification
• Prediction and Control – projects situation or events and
minimize effects

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 NURSING RESEARCH 1: WK1 – INTRODUCTION OF NURSING RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROCESS

Activities in a Qualitative study (Polit & Beck, 2010)

Terminologies:
• Epistemology – is a branch of philosophy that deals with
the theory of knowledge
• Clinical Nursing Research - Designed to generate
knowledge to guide nursing practice and to improve the
health and quality of life of nurse’s
• Paradigm – is a world view, a general perspective on the
complexities of the real world
• Research in Nursing - Refers to studies on the particular
concerns of nurses themselves

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