Different Types of Healthcare Research Methodologies Hospital Acquired Condition

Different Types of Healthcare Research Methodologies Hospital Acquired Condition

INTRODUCTION
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to complete them in the order in which they are presented.

When conducting research, it is possible to move in multiple directions rather than toward a specific focal point. These multiple directions create components of the research that do not align with one another.

It is particularly a problem for novice researchers. For this final assessment, it will be critical to ensure that all parts of your submission: problem statement, purpose statement. Research questions, and data collection or sampling are aligned. This review will help lead to a focused research plan, that is more likely to be successful at addressing the research question.One important considerations is the validity and reliability of data and collection tools for a research plan.

qualitative studies

For reasons of expediency, researchers find a sample of a specific population, as it is not possible to research an entire population. In quantitative studies, statistical formulas are used to determine the number required from the sample to ensure validity of the study results. In qualitative studies, the simple rule of 12–20 participants is accepted based on the total population.

They must meet the criteria outlined as specific for the study. The sample comprises individuals who can represent the total population. From the data gathered, the researcher can determine causation, correlation, or inference.Remember, reliable data are data findings than can be repeated. In other words, the results are from the data collection are consistent across different samples and time periods. Valid data are data findings that accurate and relevant.

DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Explain the different types of health care research methodologies.
Explain a chosen data collection method in the context of a research plan.
Describe a contextually valid data collection method.
Competency 2: Develop a research question based on a hospital-acquired condition.
Explain a given research problem in the context of a research plan.
evaluate a given purpose statement in the context of a research plan.
discuss a given research question in the context of a research plan.
Competency 3: Plan a research project.
Explain contextual measurement reliability and validity.
Align the separate parts of a research plan into a unified whole.

expectations of health care professionals.

Competency 4:Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with the expectations of health care professionals.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.
INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of a research plan is to provide a brief overview of the key components of a planned research study. It helps to build quality into the research process. During this course, you have, step by step, developed an abbreviated research plan contributing to a process improvement focused on decreasing the incidence of a hospital-acquired condition (HAC) of your choice.

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As you have progressed the course, you may have improved your ideas and revised your writing based on new information and the expertise you have gained.To complete this final assessment. Combine relevant work from your previous assessments into one seamless research plan. Be sure to incorporate any useful feedback suggested by your instructor, and be sure to properly cite all resources used to support your plan.For this assessment it is suggested that you build upon the work that you did in the Research Problem and Purpose Statements assessment, as well as the research question and methods assessment that fits the method you chose.This assessment has four distinct parts:

Part 1: Problem Statement
Relevant Scoring Guide Criteria:
Explain a given problem statement in the context of a research plan.
Align the separate parts of a research plan into a unified whole.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.
For this section, present your revised and finalized problem statement based on your work in the Research Problem and Purpose Statements assessment.Additionally, you will explain how the purpose statement is grounded within the context and evidence of your chosen hospital-acquired condition (HAC) and the health care setting that is being used as the basis for your research plan. Additionally, you should point out the ways in which the problem statement will help to establish the alignment of other parts of the research plan.This section should be about one page in length.

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Remember, the checklist below when finalizing your problem statement.Problem Statement ChecklistIdentify the problem that led to the research.
Is it easy to determine?
Were there identifying words provided that justify the problem?
Was the rationale or justification of the problem clearly stated?

Do the words in the problem statement indicate the kind of study performed? Which words in particular?
Was the evidence for the problem provided in the literature?
Part 2: Purpose Statement
Relevant Scoring Guide Criteria:
Discuss a given purpose statement in the context of a research plan.
Align the separate parts of a research plan into a unified whole.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.

methodological choice

For this section, present your revised and finalized purpose statement based on your work in the Research Problem and Purpose Statements assessment.Additionally, you will explain how the purpose statement is grounded within the context and evidence of your chosen hospital-acquired condition (HAC) and the health care setting that is being used as the basis for your research plan. Additionally, you should point out the ways in which the purpose statement is aligned with you problem statement, as well as how it will help inform an aligned methodological choice for other parts of the research plan.

This section should be one to two pages in length.Remember to use the checklist below when finalizing your purpose statement.Purpose Statement Checklist:Identify the purpose that led to the research study.
What does the study hope to accomplish? What are the desired outcomes?
Was the rationale or justification of the purpose clearly stated?
Do the words in the purpose statement indicate the kind of study performed? What words in particular?
Was the item cited as evidence for the purpose published within the last five years?