Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences 4 & 5

Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences 4 & 5

NHS8060 Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences

Unit 4 Discussion

Research Questions, Frameworks, and Models

Find one scholarly, quantitative research article in an area of your interest that fulfills the following criteria. The article must contain:

A conceptual or theoretical framework or model.

One of the quantitative methods covered in the unit readings, media, or research.

One of the research designs covered in the unit readings, media, or research.

In your initial post, address the following. Consider all the readings, resources, and media from this unit as you formulate your post:

Describe the study’s research question or problem.

Describe (briefly) the conceptual or theoretical framework or model used in the study.

Describe the quantitative method and study design used. What strengths and weaknesses are associated with this method?

In your initial post, include at least one APA-formatted citation (in-text, as well as a full reference). The citation should be from materials you have read during this unit. It may be from course textbooks, assigned readings, or an outside source.

NHS8060 Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences

Unit 5 Discussion

Recruitment and Sampling

Scenarios

Choose from one of the following scenarios

Scenario A

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome affects the quality of life of many individuals. The use of CPAP therapy is considered a best-practice therapeutic approach in treating this condition, but it has potential adverse effects. It is not clear what effect the therapy itself has on cardiac function and the quality of life of ethnic groups at higher risk for heart disease. You need to perform an inexpensive and relatively quick study about this issue in a South Asian immigrant community in your state.

Scenario B

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition that commonly creates a chronic financial burden on minority populations. Evidence-based research suggests that yoga exercise is associated with a reduction in pain, more energy, and improved sleep. It is important to study the effects of yoga on inflammatory biomarkers, pain, and well-being in this target population.

Scenario C

Seattle protocols (a series of evidence-based psycho-social interventions that incorporate exercise training) have been shown to reduce disability associated with Alzheimer’s disease and depression in dementia patients. A local nursing home would like to explore the effects of this protocol on fitness, mood, and cognitive function in its elderly population.

Instructions

In your initial post, address the following. Consider the readings and resource material from this unit as you formulate your post:

Identify and describe a sampling approach and recruiting strategy for obtaining a representative sample of the population described in the research scenario you selected.

Describe the pros and cons associated with your strategy.

Do additional research to find a scholarly article where such a sampling approach and recruitment approach have been used, under similar research circumstances. Cite and briefly summarize the article.

In your initial post, include at least one APA-formatted citation (in-text, as well as a full reference). The citation should be from materials you have read during this unit. It may be from course textbooks, assigned readings, or an outside source.