The scope of qualitative studies includes the investigation of perception and live experience as you have learned from your readings.For this discussion you will: (post at least 150 words with at least one APA formatted reference)Locate a qualitative study on one of the areas of patient or staff impact listed below such as satisfaction or efficiencies in care. Only one study on one topic is required but the study needs to be qualitative in NATURE.
Make your selection from this topic list.
Impact/effect/perception of communications technology such as call centers telemedicine hand-held devices (phones Blackberry voice-activated systems) on care or satisfaction.
Impact/effect/perception of information systems such as Internet/Intranet information or searches online access to records and information by consumers ELECTRONIC health records computers.
impact/effect/perception of patient care technologies (bedside care technologies self-administration of p.r.n. medications monitoring).
Address the questions below based on the article you have selected:
What elements of the study design made it qualitative in nature
Of what value were the results of the study Who would utilize that information (bedside nurses nurse managers nurse researchers other staff administrators patients families)
What suggestions do you have for the next study that would follow this one to ensure that a study with more rigors (for example a quantitative study) could be performed
Discussion Participation Grading Rubric
Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished
Applies relevant course concepts theories or materials correctly.Does not explain relevant course concepts theories or materials. Explains relevant course concepts theories or materials. Applies relevant course concepts theories or materials correctly. Analyzes course concepts theories or materials correctly using examples or supporting evidence.
Collaborates with fellow learners relating the discussion to relevant course concepts.Does not collaborate with fellow learners. Collaborates with fellow learners without relating discussion to the relevant course concepts. Collaborates with fellow learners relating the discussion to relevant course concepts. Collaborates with fellow learners relating the discussion to relevant course concepts and extending the dialogue.
Applies relevant professional personal or other real-world experiences.Does not contribute professional personal or other real-world experiences. Contributes professional personal or other real-world experiences but lacks relevance. Applies relevant professional personal or other real-world experiences. Applies relevant professional personal or other real-world experiences to extend the dialogue.
