Health Medical Homework Help

PART I

Discussion Question:

Describe the value of qualitative research in healthcare and its’ impact on clinical decision making. Provide an example how qualitative research may influence nursing practice or healthcare delivery.

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.

PART II

Assignment:

Qualitative Research

Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least one (1) source using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page are required. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Conduct a literature search to select a qualitative research study on the topic identified in Module 1. Conduct an initial critical appraisal of the study.

Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of qualitative studies, including:

• What type of qualitative research design was utilized to conduct the study?
• Are the results valid/trustworthy and credible?

oHow were the participants chosen?

oHow were accuracy and completeness of data assured?

oHow plausible/believable are the results?

• Are implications of the research stated?

oMay new insights increase sensitivity to others’ needs?

oMay understandings enhance situational competence?

• What is the effect on the reader?

oAre the results plausible and believable?

oIs the reader imaginatively drawn to the experience?

• What are the results of the study?

oDoes the research approach fit the purpose of the study?

• How does the researcher identify the study approach?

oAre the data collection and analysis techniques appropriate?

• Is the significance/importance of the study explicit?

oDoes the literature support a need for the study?

oWhat is the study’s potential contribution?

• Is the sampling clear and guided by study needs?

oDoes the researcher control selection of the sample?

oDo sample size and composition reflect the study needs?

oIs the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified?

• Are data collection procedures clear?

oAre sources and means of verifying data explicit?

oAre researcher roles and activities explained?

• Are data analysis procedures described?

oDoes analysis guide directions of sampling when it ends?

oAre data management processes described?

oWhat are the reported results (descriptive or interpretation)?

• How are specific findings presented?

oAre the data meanings derived from data described in context?

oDoes the writing effectively promote understanding?

• Will the results help me care for my patients?

oAre the results relevant to persons in similar situations?

oAre the results relevant to patient values and/or circumstances?

oHow may the results be applied to clinical practice?

Please be sure to answer the questions thoroughly using complete sentences and APA format. Explain responses to yes/no questions in detail by presenting information found in the study to support your response.

Provide a reference for the article according to APA format and a copy of the article.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: Clearly and fully answer all questions; attach a copy of the article
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of one (1) scholarly source for the article is required for this assignment.