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Nursing Research- Florence

Nursing Research  
Course Code: SC-421
Course Coordinator: Shaheen ZahirAli
Mode of Study: Face to face
Duration: February 2023 to June 2023
Credit Hours: 03

Introduction:

This course focuses on developing understanding of scientific approach and methods of the research process and critical appraisal of existing nursing and related health literature. The contents will enable nurses to utilize research findings to promote relationship of research to practice, education and administration.

Course Objectives:

On completion of Course, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize the research process as a systematic approach to thought and the generation of nursing knowledge.

2. Understand the process of Evidence based health care.

3. Identify the role of nursing research in the development of a body of nursing knowledge that promotes nursing as a profession.

4. Explain the ethical consideration used in nursing research for the safety of human subject and the conduct of research.

5. Analyze/ critique research studies in nursing and other health sciences to evaluate the use of research process, methodologies, validity, reliability, application & research findings to the practice, and its significant to development of nursing.

6. Prepare a condensed research proposal (either quantitative or qualitative)

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Teaching/Learning Strategies:

Preparatory reading, assignments, lecture, discussion, and assignments & critique.

Assessment / Grading Policy

Assessment Criteria:

 

 S.No

Evaluation Criteria

1.

Quiz

20%

2.

Paper Critique

10%

3.

Midterm

30%

4.

Final Exam

40%

 

Total

100

 

Day/Date

Topic

 

Unit 1

Introduction: Overview, Definition, ways of knowing:

• Source of human knowledge

• Purpose of scientific research

• Limitation of scientific method

• Research Terminology

 

Unit 2

Ethics in Research

Ethical issues in nursing research

 

Unit 3

Selecting and identifying the research problem/purposes

Formulating Hypothesis

Literature Review

The conceptual frame work in research studies.

 

Unit 4

Quantitative Research Design

• Experimental and quasi experimental  research

• Non experimental research

• Epidemiological Design.

• Action research/Multi-disciplinary research

 

Unit 5

Methodology:

Populations and Samples.

Measurement & Data Collection.

• Interview and Questionnaire

• Observational Method

• Biophysical Data and other Collection Method

• Criteria for assessing and selecting measuring tool.

• Reliability and validity of the tools and studies

Quantitative Analysis

 

Unit 6

Qualitative Designs: Introduction to:

• Phenomenological.

• Case study

• Grounded Theory/Ethnographic

Historical Research/Qualitative Research,

Methodologies & Triangulation

 

Unit 7

Critiquing Quantitative Research

Critiquing Qualitative Research

 

Unit 8

Utilizing Nursing Research/Evidence Based Practice.

 

Unit 9

Proposal writing

 

STUDY DESIGN:

1. The study design is appropriate to the problem

 

STUDY PARTICIPANTS

1. The target population is clearly described.

2. The sample size and major characteristics are appropriate (the sample is representative).

3. The method for choosing the sample is stated clearly

 

INSTRUMENTS

1. Each instrument is described as to purpose,   content, strengths, and weaknesses.

2. Rationale for choosing instruments are discussed.

3. Instrument validity is discussed.

4. Instrument reliability is discussed.

 

PROCEDURES

1. The data collection procedure is appropriate for the   study.

2. Steps in the data collection procedure are described clearly and concisely.

3. Protection of human rights is assured.

4. The study is replicable from the information provided.

5. Appropriate limitations of the study and significant

assumptions are stated.

 

DATA ANALYSIS

1. The choice of statistical procedures is appropriate.

2. Statistical procedures are correctly applied to the data.

3. Tables, charts, and graphs are clear & relevant to the findings

 

DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Generalize ability is warranted

2. Interpretations are based on the data.

3. Conclusions are based on the data.

4. Conclusions are clearly stated.

5. Recommendations are feasible and relevant.