Running Head: Research Critique Communication between Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Nurses about Managing Pain in the Acute Hospital Setting: A Qualitative Study Daisy Hariharan Grand Canyon University NRS-433V 04/11/2013 Introduction This is a qualitative critic of the research article “Communication between patients with chronic kidney disease and nurses about managing pain in the acute hospital setting” written by Elizabeth Manias and Allison Williams. Problem statement
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‘Final-year student nurses’ perceptions of role transition’ (Doody et al.‚ 2012) and ‘Surviving‚ not thriving: a qualitative study of newly qualified midwives’ experience of their transition to practice’ (Fenwick et al.‚ 2012). Both these papers explore the perceptions
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Observing a Single Chemical Reaction Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations Abstract: The purpose of this experiment is to help you sharpen your observational skills. The aluminum foil was found to rust in the water containing the dissolved Copper Chloride (CuCl₂) crystals. The results of the experiments were determined through close examination and observation of both qualitative and quantitative elements of the changes that occurred when a blue crystal‚ Copper Chloride‚ reacted with aluminum
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This is a qualitative study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a lifestyle behavioral intervention to increase physical activity among patients with moderate to severe COPD. (Wortz‚ K. 2012) 54 patients of age 45 or older were randomly selected from April 2010 through January 2011 using a patient registry database with a coded diagnosis of COPD along with physician referrals. Data collection consisted
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and easily obtained‚ but has the serious disadvantage of not being produced by sociologists. Both primary and secondary data can be quantitative or qualitative in form. Qualitative data Any data used for sociological purposes‚ whether derived from primary or secondary sources‚ can be described as qualitative or quantitative in form. Qualitative data deals directly with people’s experiences‚ as well as their feelings about‚ and interpretations of‚ the situations they find themselves in. Interpretive
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The purpose of this discussion post is to show the difference between qualitative methods and quantitative research methods relating to nursing. In the table below‚ you will find a comparison and contrast between five different elements for both of these methods. I will also provide a sample of each method approach and why this method would be chosen. Qualitative Methods Quantitative Methods Data is analyzed from descriptions of informants-Descriptive language Researcher remains detached from the
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Qualitative Forecasting Approaches Qualitative forecasting methods are based primarily on human judgement. Quantitative forecasting methods are based primarily on the mathematical modelling of historical data. Here we provide a brief overview of the most important qualitative forecasting approaches. In many environments the time horizon is closely linked to the type of forecasting method used. Longer term and higher level forecasting will often require qualitative forecasting techniques. Such techniques
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question is designed to get better understanding of the lived experience of type 2 diabetes patients‚ during regular check-ups with the diabetes nurse specialists. Research Methods This research is a qualitative study using the phenomenological-hermenetic method. Parahoo (2006) states that qualitative research explores the individual’s beliefs and life experiences in order to gain an in depth-insight‚ and tries to understand human behaviours .Phenomenology focuses on people with lived experience
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QUALITATIVE TESTS OF CARBOHYDRATES Final Lab Report Submitted by Brittany Fitzgerald 545301 Prepared for Nancy Cook Chemistry 3501 Monday November 26‚ 2012 RESULTS PART A: As a result of the Benedict’s test on various sugar solutions‚ it was found that galactose‚ mannose‚ arabinose‚ ribose‚ lactose‚ fructose‚ maltose‚ and cellobiose tested positively and therefore are considered reducing sugars. Glucose‚ starch‚ sucrose‚ and methyl-D-glucopyranoside on the other hand tested
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The examples I have chosen for qualitative and quantitative questions are as follows: Qualitative: Are you taking classes in college to obtain your degree? Yes or No - This is an example of a nominal scale and would help define a person’s reason for going to college. One would assume the answer to be yes‚ but a no answer might indicate that a person is taking a class for a specific reason or for enjoyment. How would you rate your chances of getting a promotion after obtaining your degree (Excellent
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