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NURSING RESEARCH
(Ms. Undin)
Research
- Systematic, empirical, controlled, and critical investigation in order to solve problem
Nursing Research
- Systematic, empirical, controlled and critical investigation that resolves nursing related problem
MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Systematic = step by step process
Empirical = should have proper objective
Controlled = proper planning and direction
Critical Investigation = deepening study
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF STUDY
Description = observe, describe and document
= 100% known by the researcher
Exploration = “what”
= 50% known by the researcher
Explanation = “why”
= Seeking clarification
Prediction and Control = anticipates psychological and physiological action of nursing intervention
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR NURSING RESEARCH
Beneficence and Non Maleficence
* Physical (battery) and psychological (assault) harm free
Respect for Human Dignity
* Full Disclosure = Right to know everything that concerns the subject (transparency)
* Anonymity (do not divulge name of the subject) and Confidentiality (do not divulge the info of the subject)
* Self Determination
Informed Consent
Voluntary
Informed
Capable of comprehending the info
Knowledgeable info provided
Sign
Justice and fairness
CHARACTERISTICS OF ETHICAL RESEARCH
Scientific objectivity = valid conclusion without biased
Cooperation
Integrity = full disclosure
Equitability = acknowledgment the work of others
Nobility = follow the step by step process
Truthfulness = reliability of result in problem
Impeccability = responsible in keeping the date in the subject
Forthrightness = do right in the subject
Illumination = must bring light into subject
Courage
ROLES OF NURSES IN RESEARCH
Consumers = utilize the result of the study
Advocate = defend the rights of the subject
Member
Principal investigator
Evaluator
Subject
10 MAJOR STEPS IN NURSING RESEARCH
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