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MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH

Name: ALIH, KATHLY ANN T.

Section: BSN III - C

After watching the videos on INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH, answer the following learning
activities:

1. Based on the different definitions of NURSING RESEARCH, develop your own definition. (5
points)

Answer: From my point of view, conducting nursing research entails conducting more study to
strengthen the topic's veracity. Since collecting data can result in changes, every research project is
intended to be followed up with more study.

2. Several research experts have formulated their own definitions of research. Search for
different definitions of research in the web according to experts, collate these definitions, and
identify at least three (3) common characteristics of nursing research and briefly describe
each. (3 pts x 3 = 9 points)

CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION
Develops the knowledge about Nursing research is concerned in developing health and
health and the promotion of promotion of health, using practice based evidence in
health enhancing nursing care.

Develop trustworthy evidence
Provides evidence used to
support nursing practices
Nursing research helps discover a well-design and detailed
experimental research study, in order to support and enhance
coexisting research and for future research purposes.
A well-design and detailed research study help support nursing
practices since it is already proven and supported by past
researchers.

3. Why is research in nursing important? Cite at least five (5) reasons and provide a brief
explanation for it. (3 pts x 5 = 15 points)

IMPORTANCE
Research develops understanding
and decision-making
EXPLANATION
Since it provides researchers with a better understanding of the
phenomenon of the importance of nursing utilizing
evidence-based practice and reliable evidence, the research
attempts to develop understanding and decision-making.

Research reveals new ideas and Because nursing researchers are interested in solving the issue,
facts they investigate and discuss various aspects of the topic.
generating fresh concepts and comprehending reality.
 Nursing research helps prevents
diseases.
Manage symptoms of illness
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Nursing research enables nurses to widen their knowledge and
critical thinking in discovering a solution that is backed by
practice-based evidence and using that evidence as a platform
in treating and preventing diseases. When nurses identify a
condition, they must come up with a solution.
Information about illnesses is aided by nursing research, and
concurrent research that enables earlier diagnosis results in
more effective therapies and better outcomes for treating the
illness.
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4. Discuss at least 4 roles of nurses in research. (2 pts x 4 = 8 points)

ROLE
Principal investigator
Identifier of Researchable
Problems
Subject/Participants in studies
DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the management and integrity of the design,
conduct, and reporting of the research project and for
managing, monitoring, and ensuring the integrity of any
collaborative relationships.
Identifies research problems through observation, knowledge,
wisdom, and skills to identify patient-related researchable
problems
Nurses may also be part or be the subject in research

Patient Advocate during studies Nurses act as advocates for the patient and it is their
responsibility to serve as a link between patients and nursing
researchers.

5. Research has its own terminology. Some terms are used both in quantitative and qualitative
studies, but others are used exclusively in one approach. Complete the table below by
supplying specific key terms used in quantitative and qualitative research. (2 pts x 6 concepts
x 2 approaches = 24 points)

CONCEPTS QUANTITATIVE TERMS QUALITATIVE TERMS

Person contributing Subject, Study participants, Study participants, informants,
information Respondents. key informants

Person undertaking the study Researcher, investigator, Researcher, investigator

scientist

Information gathered Data(numerical) Data(narrative description)

Links between concepts Relationships(cause and Patterns of association

effect, associative)
Logical reasoning process Deductive reasoning Inductive reasoning

Quality of findings/evidence Reliability, Validity, Dependability, Credibility,

Generalizability, Objectivity Transferability, Confirmability

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