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Astignurse Notes Research 2

The document discusses key concepts in nursing research including the goals of developing knowledge through systematic inquiry and improving patient outcomes. It covers different types of nursing research such as clinical and translational research. It also discusses important methodological considerations like inductive/deductive reasoning, ecological validity, and research paradigms including positivism which emphasizes objective reality and constructivism which sees reality as subjective. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are also briefly mentioned.

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Astignurse Notes Research 2

The document discusses key concepts in nursing research including the goals of developing knowledge through systematic inquiry and improving patient outcomes. It covers different types of nursing research such as clinical and translational research. It also discusses important methodological considerations like inductive/deductive reasoning, ecological validity, and research paradigms including positivism which emphasizes objective reality and constructivism which sees reality as subjective. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are also briefly mentioned.

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ultimate goal of research

to develop, refine, and expand knowledge

nursing research

systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy evidence about issues of importance to the nursing
profession

clinical nursing research

research designed to guide nursing practice and to improve the health and quality of life of nurses'
clients

translational research

research on how findings from studies can best be translated into nursing practice

ecological validity

extent to which study designs and findings have relevance in a variety of real world contexts

inductive reasoning

(logical reasoning) process of developing generalizations from specific observations

deductive reasoning

process of developing specific predictions from general principles

paradigm

world view, a general perspective on the complexities of the world. (what is the nature of the reality?,
what is the relationship b/t the inquirer and those being studied?

2 main types of paradigms

positivism and constructivism

positivism

(logical) reflects a broader cultural phenomenon, which emphasizes the rational and scientific; there is a
reality out there that and be studied and known

postpositivist paradigm

still belief in reality and a desire to understand it, but they recognize the impossibility of total objectivity

constructivist paradigm (naturalistic)

emphasizes the value of deconstruction and reconstruction. reality is not a fixed entity but rather is a
construction of the individuals participating in the research; multiple and subjective

positivist assumption
inquirier is dependent of those being studied

naturalistic assumption

inquirer interacts with those being studied

positivist values

held in check; objectivity

naturalistic values

subjective values are inevitable, desirable

quantitative

numeric information that is obtained from a formal measurement and is analyzed statistically

qualitative

narrative and subjective

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