Module 3 RAS Discussion: Topic B: Research Designs
Research is crucial in furthering human knowledge. Several methods can be used to carry out effective researching methods. They include case-control study, cohort study, randomized control trial, and quasi-experiments. Selecting an effective research design is crucial in any profession. In nursing, research designs are essential in developing treatment, a method known as a manipulative treatment. Utilizing the right research design is critical in identifying and diagnosis common diseases.
A control case study identifies a small population to use in research and developing a working basis from the group. It is impossible to create an effective manipulative treatment in a controlled study since the success ratios are variables from one group to another. The randomized controlled trial involves using random samples in a population to conduct a study (Lejonqvist & Meretoja, 2015). Under manipulative treatment, a rand sample can be used from a population to study the effectiveness of a specific manipulated treatment. For instance, controlled manipulative therapy of muscle pain in random patients. Quasi experimentation includes the use of partial experiments to manipulate various independent variables without randomly assigning conditions to the population (Scott & Stankiewick, 2016). This process is easy to monitor and develop data from the available variables. This design is the most effective method in studying the effectiveness of random manipulated treatment. Since no specific condition is assigned to the sample, the medical practitioner can effectively monitor the study’s success.
Research design is a vital part of academic and professional studies. As a nurse, one is entitled to ensuring that these studies follow the current set standards. Overall, randomized control studies are more effective methods in the nursing profession when compare to other research designs.
References
Lejonqvist, G.‐B., & Meretoja, R. (2015). Evaluating clinical competence during nursing education: A comprehensive integrative literature review. International Journal of Nursing Practises, 22(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.12406
Scott, E., & Stankiewick, M. L. (2016). Nursing Administration Research Priorities: Findings From a Delphi Study. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration: 46(5), 238-244. doi:doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000337