Research into health issues

Q.1
a) Make a list of all the tasks that are routinely done by nurses during a typical clinical day. Think about what evidence you have used as the foundation for these tasks. Is your practice based on research, personal preferences, clinical guidelines or traditions?

Complete the following table:

b) Define the term ‘best practice' (Reference required)

c) Describe the role of evidence based practice (Reference required)

d) Explain the role of healthcare team members in the research process (Reference required)

e) Identify one area within healthcare where research has resulted in a change in practice (Reference required)

f) Consider your experience in the healthcare environment and identify one area where you think that research can improve practice and discuss why (minimum 150 words)

g) As a professional, a nurse can do research for various reason except:
i. Professional advancement through research participation
ii. To validate results of new nursing modalities
iii. For financial gains
iv. To improve nursing care

h) When undertaking a research study, researchers can best manage their time and resources by:
i. Working out a timetable
ii. Finding out what resources are readily available to them
iii. Calculating a budget for likely expenditure
iv. All of the above

Client related issues

Answer the following multi choice, true/false and short answer questions:

Q.2

Which of the following is an emotional support need for a client involved in research? (Highlight the correct answer)
a) Fear of harm
b) Need for clarification
c) Requirement for reassurance
d) All of the above

Q.3.
Which of the following is a physical support need for a client involved in research? (Highlight the correct answer)
a) Sight impairment
b) Lack of understanding
c) Worry
d) All of the above

Q.4.
If a client believes that research has no value it is unlikely that they would be willing to participate in the research. (Highlight the correct answer)
a) True
b) False

Q.5.
In some cases significant others or family member may be involved in the consent and participation in research if the client is not able to make an autonomous decision. (Highlight the correct answer)
a) True
b) False

Q.6.
As an EN you are required to advocate for your client in relation to their participation in research. (Highlight the correct answer)
a) True
b) False

Q.7.
Identify cultural considerations when planning nursing research (Min. 100 words) (Reference required)

Q.8
Identify age and gender considerations when planning nursing research (Min. 100 words) (Reference required)

Ethics and data storage

Q.9.
What are the data storage requirements for researchers? (Min. 50 words) (Reference required)

Q.10.
Human research may be conducted only with ethical approval. Outline the responsibility of researchers in gaining ethics committee approval. (Min. 50 words) (Reference required)

Q.11.
Specific issues arise in the design, conduct and ethical review of research involving certain categories of participants. List three of these categories. (Reference required)

Consent

Q.12.
For a researcher to obtain valid consent from any potential research participant there is essential information that must be discussed with each participant. Summarise the elements of valid consent and reference your information. (Min 150 words) (Reference required)

Literature review

Q.13.
Locate the primary research article listed below (follow the web link). Write a short summary of this research. Include the following points in your answer (Min 200 words).
- Research design
- Method/s of data collection
- Findings/results
- Dissemination of findings
- Any age and gender issues
- Any cultural or religious issues