Describe quantitative research designs that are used to support changes in nursing practice.
Quantitative research collects and analyzes numerical data. It evaluates a predetermined research question. It is a way to learn about a particular group of people (sample population) It may be carried in two ways: –
Experimental research is carried out to introduce an intervention or treatment (Brydon-Miller & Coghlan, 2020). This type of research uses statistical analysis to prove or disprove a theory. In nursing practice this may be done to find out for instance to determine if dressing A works better than dressing B on patients with leg ulcers.
In non- experimental research, no intervention or treatment takes place. Data is collected, measured, or observed to measure trends, compare situations, or validate conditions. This type of research could be carried out to support a change in nursing practice for instance an example could be using a survey to find out if nurses felt emotionally supported during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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