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Chapter 1 Introduction To Nursing Research

This document defines and discusses research in nursing. It states that research is a systematic, objective and rigorous inquiry that uses various methods to develop new knowledge and refine existing knowledge. The goals of nursing research are to produce evidence-based practice, establish credibility in the nursing profession, ensure accountability, and promote cost-effective care. Nursing research involves gathering data through various methodologies, recommending practical actions, disseminating findings, and applying results to improve nursing practice.

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Chapter 1 Introduction To Nursing Research

This document defines and discusses research in nursing. It states that research is a systematic, objective and rigorous inquiry that uses various methods to develop new knowledge and refine existing knowledge. The goals of nursing research are to produce evidence-based practice, establish credibility in the nursing profession, ensure accountability, and promote cost-effective care. Nursing research involves gathering data through various methodologies, recommending practical actions, disseminating findings, and applying results to improve nursing practice.

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WHAT IS RESEARCH?

•IS A SYSTEMATIC INQUIRY THAT USES DISCIPLINED


METHODS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OR SOLVE PROBLEMS.
THE ULTIMATE GOALS OF RESEARCH ARE TO DEVELOP,
REFINE AND EXPAND A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (POLIT &
BECK, 2004).
•“IS THE CONTINUING DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION
OF THE UNKNOWN” (SANCHEZ, 2002)
•IS DILIGENT, SYSTEMATIC INQUIRY OR
INVESTIGATION TO VALIDATE AND REFINE EXISTING
KNOWLEDGE AND GENERATE NEW KNOWLEDGE
(BURNS & GROVE, 1997).
•IS A SYSTEMATIC INVESTIGATION OF NEW
FACTS LEADING TO THE DISCOVERY OF NEW
IDEAS (PAREL, CALDITO & FERRER, 1973).
•IS A SYSTEMATIC, CRITICAL AND SELF-
CRITICAL INQUIRY WHICH AIMS TO
CONTRIBUTE TOWARD THE ADVANCEMENT OF
KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM (COLEMAN &
BRIGGS, 2002).
•THE CAREFUL, UNBIASED INVESTIGATION OF A PROBLEM,
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE, UPON DEMONSTRATE FACTS AND
INVOLVING REFINED DISTINCTIONS, INTERPRETATIONS,
AND USUALLY SOME GENERALIZATIONS (CHARTERS &
GOOD, 1945)
•REFINED TECHNIQUE OF THINKING, EMPLOYING
SPECIALIZED TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS, AND PROCEDURES IN
ORDER TO OBTAIN A MORE ADEQUATE SOLUTION TO A
PROBLEM THAT WOULD BE POSSIBLE UNDER ORDINARY
MEANS (ALCANTARA & ESPINA, 1995).
NURSING RESEARCH
Is a systematic search for and validation of
knowledge about different issues important
to the nursing profession (polit & hungler,
1999).
Characteristics of Nursing Research

1. Systematic
2. Objective
3. Feasible
4. Empirical
5. Clear
Roles of Nurses in Research
By Nieswiadomy & Bailey (2018)
 Principal investigator
 Member of a research team
 Identifier of researchable problems
 Evaluator of research findings
 User of research findings
 Patient/client advocate during the study
 Subject/respondent/participant
4 CORE COMPETENCIES IN RESEARCH

CHED MEMORANDUM NO. 14 SERIES OF 2009


CORE COMPETENCY 1: GATHER DATA USING DIFFERENT
METHODOLOGIES
INDICATORS:
• IDENTIFY RESEARCHABLE PROBLEMS REGARDING PATIENT CARE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
• IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE METHODS OF RESEARCH FOR A PARTICULAR PATIENT OR COMMUNITY
• COMBINE QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE NURSING DESIGNS THROUGH SIMPLE EXPLANATIONS
OF THE PHENOMENON OBSERVED.
• ANALYZE THE DATA GATHERED.
CORE COMPETENCY 2: RECOMMEND ACTIONS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION

INDICATOR:
• RECOMMEND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE TO THE PROBLEM
CORE COMPETENCY 3: DISSEMINATE RESULTS OF
RESEARCH FINDINGS
INDICATORS:
• COMMUNICATE RESULTS OF FINDINGS TO COLLEAGUES, PATIENTS, FAMILY AND OTHER.
• ENDEAVOR TO PUBLISH RESEARCH
• SUBMIT RESEARCH FINDINGS TO OWN AGENCIES AND OTHERS AS APPROPRIATE
CORE COMPETENCY 4: APPLY RESEARCH FINDINGS IN
NURSING PRACTICE

INDICATORS:
• UTILIZE RESEARCH FINDINGS IN THE PROVISION OF NURSING CARE TO INDIVIDUAL,
GROUPS, AND COMMUNITIES
• MAKE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING TO AMELIORATE NURSING PRACTICE
Purposes of Nursing Research
Nursing Research:

– Provides scientific basis for the practices or


methodologies used in nursing care
management.

– Is undertaken for the continuous development


of and further productivity in health care.
– Develops tools for assessing the effectiveness of
nursing interventions.
– Provides solutions to problems concerning
health maintenance, health delivery and health
care.
– Develops and evaluates alternative approaches to
nursing education that enable the student to gain
broader knowledge and specialized skills for safe
care.
– Advances the professional and personal qualifications
of a nursing practitioner.
Types of Nursing Research

•Basic or Pure research


•Applied research
I. To produce evidence-based nursing
practice.
Goals in II. To establish credibility in the nursing
conducting profession.
Nursing III. To observe accountability in nursing
practice.
Research IV. To promote cost-effectiveness through
documentation of nursing care.
REFERENCES
Alcantara, R., & Espina, F. (1995). Technical writing for Filipino students. Quezon
City: Katha Publishing Co., Inc.
Burns, N., & Groves, K. (1997). Practice of nursing research. Philadelphia, PA: WB
Saunders company.
Charters, W. W., & Good, C. V. (1945). The Dictionary of Education. The Phi Delta
Kappan, 27(1), 5-7.
Cristobal, A., & Cristobal, M.C., (2009). Guide in research writing: Preparing the
nursing thesis proposal. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
Coleman, M., & Briggs, A. R. (Eds.). (2002). Research methods in educational
leadership and management. Sage.
Nieswiadomy, R. M., & Bailey, C. (2018). Foundations of nursing research.
No, C. M. 14, Series of 2009.
Parel, C. P., Caldito, G. C., & Ferrer, P. L. (1973). Sampling design and
procedures.
Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2004). Nursing research: Principles and methods.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Sanchez, C.A. (2002). Methods and techniques of research (rev. ed.). Quezon
City. Rex Printing Co.

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