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Weighing the Evidence

In determining the research conclusion, the researchers ought to carry out comprehensive

investigations by collecting pertinent information. In this case, the article is about reviewing the

study design in medical research. It is essential for researchers to comprehend that there are two

types of question; primary and secondary questions to be answered. The key purpose of the

research conclusion is to answer the study questions, given the findings (Polit & Beck, 2017).

Researchers ought to utilize the appropriate measuring equipment to analyze data, thus ensuring

credibility and reliability of the results. To this end, the results are assessed against standardized

variables to establish variance (Katapodi & Northouse, 2011). Given the variance, the authors are

able to make an inference from the results and address the study problem. It is in the conclusion

section where researchers provide answers to the research questions. Finally, Rohrig, Du Prel,

and Blettner (2009) reiterate that studies with poor design will always be unethical.

In the article by Horton (2008), the reasoning process is based on the feedback received

from the observational study. In this case, the researcher interpreted the data as per the

participants’ answers and opinion to the telemonitoring devices. Typically, the researcher aimed

at establishing the effectiveness of telemonitoring devices such as extended alarm and bed

occupancy sensors in reducing falls among the geriatric community. The conclusion part of the

study was based on how the participants felt on the use of the devices. For instance,

telemonitoring devices made elderly feel secure at home and hospitals. However, some

weaknesses occurred in the analysis as the sample size collected did not allow the researcher to

generalize the results. It would also be suitable to argue there was lack of proper implementation

of the telemonitoring devices. Finally, it is essential to carry out more research by having a larger

sample size to allow generalizing of the conclusions.

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References

Horton, K. (2008). Falls in older people: the place of telemonitoring in rehabilitation. Journal of

Rehabilitation Research and Development, 45(8), 1183-1194.

Katapodi, M. C., & Northouse, L. L. (2011). Comparative effectiveness research: using

systematic reviews and meta-analyses to synthesize empirical evidence. Research and

Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(3), 191-209.

Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2017). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for

nursing practice. (10th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Rohrig, B., Du Prel, J. B., & Blettner, M. (2009). Study design in medical research: part 2 of a

series on the evaluation of scientific publications. Deutsches Arzteblatt

International, 106(11), 184.