Research is defined by Parahoo (2006‚ p. 472) as “the study of phenomena by the rigorous and systematic collection and analysis of data”. Nursing research is necessary as up-to-date knowledge is vital for appropriate nursing and midwifery decision making. In order to improve upon health outcomes and provide effective care‚ research should inform best practice and provide an evidence base with which to underpin nursing care. The two studies to be analysed in this assignment are‚ ‘Final-year student
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Forecasting Why forecast? Features Common to all Forecasts • Conditions in the past will continue in the future • Rarely perfect • Forecasts for groups tend to be more accurate than forecasts for individuals • Forecast accuracy declines as time horizon increases Elements of a Good Forecast • Timely • Accurate • Reliable (should work consistently) • Forecast expressed in meaningful units • Communicated in writing • Simple to understand and use Steps in Forecasting Process
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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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Forecasting Forecasting is a prediction of what will occur in the future. It is an uncertain process that is vital to survival in today’s international business environment. Rapid technological advances have given consumers greater product diversity as well as more information on which they make their product choices. Managers try to forecast with as much accuracy as possible‚ but that is becoming increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced business world. Forecast Methods There are two
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This qualitative phenomenological study uses several interview questions to help the Researcher better understand the lived experiences‚ cultural relevant beliefs‚ and barriers of Hispanic Male students pursuing a higher education at a community college in South Texas. Hull and Hinckley (2007‚ p. 7) argued that “there are many opportunities for Americans to make a good living; however‚ they do not reach their potential because of barriers”. Some of these barriers can include‚ but are not limited
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Research Review: A Qualitative Study of Patient Needs and Preferences at Discharge following an AMI Grand Canyon University NRS 433 V February 26‚ 2011 Research Review: A Qualitative Study of Patient Needs and Preferences at Discharge following an AMI Introduction Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of deaths worldwide and is responsible for one-third of all deaths in the United States (Scrutinio‚ Temporelli‚ Passantino‚ & Giannuzzi‚ 2009). Inpatient interventions are utilized
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Introduction and Purpose Statement Defined In this week’s assigment‚ I am turning my attention to article B‚ to evaluate the introduction and purpose statement. The authors reporting on a qualitative study use the introduction to provide the audience with a narrative to introduce the topic‚ to identify that the topic is well-established‚ beginning with the general problem‚ then focusing on a specific problem and its consequences (Creswell‚ 2009; Harley‚ Buckworth‚ Katz‚ Willis‚ Odoms-Young & Heaney
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The main reason for this study is to explore the role of joint attention in social play and their joint social understanding. They based on the two following research question 1) in what ways do infant communicate with each other during their social play? And 2) how they engage in playful social interactions base in joint attention and their joint mutual social skills. As their belief of joint attention facilitated the infants to communicate with adult and each other‚ sharing what is in their mind
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autonomy‚ and feeling flawed after an episode of bipolar disorder. A qualitative study was performed to research the ways that bipolar disorder impacts a patient’s life and day to day living. Problem Statement Patients have many problems controlling their bipolar disorder. Medication can be effective in the acute stage; however evidence suggests patients do not have a full recovery. “Only 40% maintain their pre-morbid
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The purpose of this qualitative study conducted by Heintze et al. (2001) was to examine the concepts regarding the management of obesity in future. Invitation letters were sent to 70 primary care physicians to participate in the study and 15 physicians agreed to participate in the study. Among the overweight and obese patients attended the clinics a total of 123 patients agreed to take part in the study. The patients were provided a questionnaire about the perception of obesity. The process of theoretical
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