Research in Nursing

Practice
Level 6
NSU 4101

B. Sunil S. De Silva
RN, BScN(OUSL), MScN(RES)(Australia)

Lecturer
Department of Health Sciences
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Introduction to the course

Introduce the research process & its

importance to the profession.

Develop the ability to critique nursing

research to improve nursing practice.

Identify the importance of asking

questions & investigating problems that
arise in practice.
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Required Reading

Related articles in Book of Readings.

Nursing research Text Books.

Dictionary To identify new

terminology in research

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Course Evaluation

Assessment 2
Home Assignment (HA) 25%

Assessment 1
No Book Test (NBT) 25%

Assessment 3
No Book Test (NBT) 25%

Final Examination 50%

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Course Objectives

Describe the importance of the nursing

research to practice.
Identify historical aspects.

Identify ethical issues.

Critique research problems, variables,

literature review & hypotheses.

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Course Objectives

Identify different research designs,

samples & populations.
Define internal & external validity.

Identify different methods of data

collection & data analysis.
Disseminate research findings to
develop nursing knowledge.
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 Course Content

Part 1 Introduction

Part 11 The Conceptual Phase

Part 111 The empirical Phase

Part 1V The Interpretive Phase

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 Part 1

Introduction

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 Lesson 01

Introduction
to
Nursing Research
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Lesson Objectives
Define research.

Identify types of research & how they relate to

nursing research.
Identify five major areas of nursing research.

Recognize problem solving as part of the

nursing process.
Understand the three phases of the research
process.
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What is Research?
Research search again or to examine
carefully.
Research is systematic inquiry that
uses disciplined methods to answer
questions or solve problems (Polit &
Beck, 2006)
The ultimate goal of research is to
develop, refine, & expand a base of
knowledge.
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What is Research?...

Research is a process of investigation.

An examination of a subject from

different points of view. Its not just a
trip to the library to pick up a heap of
materials, or picking the first five hits
from a computer search.
Research is a hunt for the truth.

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What is Research?...
It is getting to know a subject by reading up
on it, reflecting, playing with the ideas,
choosing the areas that interest you and
following up on them.
Research is the way you educate yourself.

It can be dull if you feel it difficult. Or, it can

be as exciting & fun if you feel the
systematic way of doing it.

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Systematic inquiry is determine;

What needs to be known.

How this new knowledge obtained.

How it will be measured.

What might interfere with the

measurement.
What meaning will be obtained from
the findings.
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Types of Research
Research

Basic/Pure research Applied research

Develop theories Find solution

that to
will strengthen clinical
our understanding problems
of the nursing process as part of
are part of basic research applied research

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Why do nursing research?
Increase
body of knowledge
to establish quality nursing care
&
allows the nursing profession
to be accountable
for
the care provided to the patient.
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Major areas of nursing research

Nursing Characteristics

Patient Characteristics

Nursing Administration

Nursing Education

Clinical Practice

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Research & Nursing Process
Research can play an important role at each
phase of the nursing process.
Problem solving approach is similar to the
nursing process.
Problem Solving Process
Gather information in a situation
Analyze information and identify problem
Plan a course of action
Evaluate the plan and its outcomes
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Problem Solving Approaches
There are mainly two approaches
to solve the problems

Human inquiry

Scientific inquiry

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Human inquiry
Natural human activity; people seek a
general understanding about the
world around them.
Ignore or redefine problem
Trial & error & experience

Tradition

Authority

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Scientific inquiry
Using research to problem solve is
known as scientific inquiry

It is a process that is observable,

verifiable data are systematically
collected using our senses to explore,
describe, explain, or predict events.

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Characteristic of Scientific inquiry
Order series of steps
Control setting restrictions
Empiricism evidence from human senses
Generalization broader understanding
Operationalisam definitions
Replication repeat the study
Objectivity what is observed rather than
personal beliefs
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Purposes of Scientific Research
Description
describe characteristics

Exploration
focus on discovery of relationship

Explanation
provide explanations.

Prediction and Control

predictions
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Purposes of Scientific Research

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Research Process
Conceptual phase - Think it out

Empirical phase - Go & Do it

Interpretive phase - See what it all means

Research Study Evaluation Guide based on

these three phases.

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Research Process

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Summary
Research is part of real life.
Research questions may stem from your
practice areas.
The goal of nursing research is to
demonstrate that nursing care promotes
health in individuals, families and
communities.
Research can be fun & exciting as well as
important.
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End of this session you should be
able to
Define research.
Identify types of research & how they
relate to nursing research.
Identify five major areas of nursing
research.
Recognize problem solving as part of the
nursing process.
Understand the three phases of the
research process.
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 End of the Lesson 01

Introduction to Nursing
Research

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