Nurs 5366 Research Study Set 1, 2 questions with complete solutions
A research problem is... Correct Answer-A gap in knowledge
A need in patient care
Something wrong with current care
Examples of statements describing a problem Correct Answer-Little is known about...
Findings from previous studies are conflicting
Few studies have been done concerning...
Women and minority populations have not been studied in
Significance of a problem Correct Answer-Many people are affected
It is costing a lot of money
It causes disease, discomfort or death
It lowers quality of life
The research problem and significance statement are found in what part of a study? Correct Answer-Literature review
What is the problem in this literature; The prevalence of overweight among adolescents tripled in the last 20 years, and these youth have a 70% chance of becoming obese adults. Although adolescents can identify healthy food, they often lack the ability or motivation to apply this knowledge in food selection. Few interventions have focused on motivating youth to make healthy choices.
What is the significant statement? Correct Answer-Few interventions have focused on motivating youth
The prevalence of overweight among adolescents tripled in the last 20 years, and these youth have a 70% chance of becoming obese adults
Is this statement a problem or a significance statement;
500,000 to 1 million people have leg ulcers at any one time. 60-70% of the patients have recurrent ulcers. The average cost to heal a venous ulcer is $1,950 Correct Answer-significance statement
Is this statement a problem or a significance statement;
Impaired tissue perfusion is related to slow wound healing. Partial pressure TC oxygen measurements predict wound healing in persons with impaired perfusion. Few data are available regarding the effect of this intervention on tissue oxygenation and wound healing in persons with venous ulcers Correct Answer-a problem statement
What must you consider for a study to be feasible? Correct Answer-
Time commitment
Financial cost
Researcher expertise
Availability of subjects
Availability of facilities
Cooperation of others
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