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Research - Solution the systematic , rigorous, investigation with the aim of answering Qs about nursing phenomenon Phenomenon - Solution occurrence, circumstances, or facts that are perceptible by the senses Significance of Research - Solution - expands scientific knowledge
consumer of research - Solution appraise research evidence & use existing standards to determine merit & readiness for use in clinical practice nurses role in research - Solution - consumer: engage in research & activities that promote safe, competent, & compassionate ethical care
Novice -> competent > expert > practitioner (fully engaged and able to respond) Ethical knowledge - Solution knowledge of the morals of nursing - principles, codes, judgement of right & responsible, including conflict resolution Paradigm - Solution a set of beliefs and practices shared by a community of researchers and guides the knowledge development process Ontology - Solution The study of being - what it means to say something exists or is real Epistemology - Solution the study of knowledge, "How do we know what we know?" methodology - Solution discipline-specific principles, rules, and procedures that guide the research process context - Solution The personal, social, and political environment in which a phenomenon of interest occurs aim of inquiry - Solution goals or specific objectives of the research Post-Positivist Paradigm Ontology - what exists - Solution - a material world exists but not all things can be understood, sensed, or explained by cause and effect
Ontology - Solution - reality created by those in history with the most power
concepts - Solution - an image or symbolic representation of an abstract idea (pain)
Data-based research literature - Solution studies found in journals; aka empirical, scientific Conceptual / theoretical literature - Solution reports of theories or reviews; "how-to" types of articles primary source of research - Solution a source that is data-based, theory, research written by the original person who did it
Basis for Canadian ethics guidelines - Solution Respect for persons - Treat people with autonomy /do not use people as a means to an end; informed consent Beneficence - doing good / do not harm; sound research design; risk/benefit ratio; privacy Justice - treat people fairly; equitable selection of pop; respect for vulnerable pop Elements of Informed Consent - Solution statement and descriptions of:
-Preserving dignity -Maintaining privacy and confidentiality -Promoting justice -Being accountable Scientific fraud and misconduct - Solution - nurses obligated to report
Quant Exp. design: Solomon 4 - Solution -2 classic & 2 after-only groups