NUR 550 Topic 4 DQ 2 Identify a data collection tool you could use for your research
NUR 550 Topic 4 DQ 2 Identify a data collection tool you could use for your research
I frequently heard the words “show me the data” while working on a project for my facility to or conduct research. Data analysis produces a story. To be honest, I despise putting together statistics. However, in my current role as a nurse manager, it is extremely difficult to implement changes or demonstrate progress in the absence of data. The same is true for research; without data to back up a treatment, it is impossible to demonstrate why a project will succeed or improve patient outcomes. Different data collection methods can be used depending on the type of research, such as interviews in qualitative studies to capture feelings or questionnaires, surveys, and checklists in quantitative studies to collect the necessary numerical data (Formplus, 2021).
Through translational research, evidence-based research can be transferred from the laboratory to the “real world” (Tilter, 2018).
My project seeks to improve patient outcomes by instructing nurses on quantitative blood loss and the early detection of postpartum hemorrhage. The T3 phase of implementation or dissemination to clinical sites for this study is currently underway. As nurses, we prefer to understand the why and how of a change in practice to improve patient outcomes. This research requires a shift in practice, a shift in thought, or a shift in “what we’ve always known.” By using translational research to establish and develop a clinical theory, it is possible to create a clear roadmap for how to apply this research to practice as well as the “why” behind practice change. In T3 or Phase 4 clinical outcome research, checklists or toolkits can be used to track the translation stage and simplify the transition from lab to bedside (Tilter, 2018).
Consider how you could employ translational research to potentially overcome barriers, which may arise during data collection. Identify the best type of translational research to address this barrier and provide rationale for the type you have chosen. What strategies would you employ to provide an understanding of your chosen type of translational research and to gather collaborative support?
Re: Topic 4 DQ 2
I have often heard when doing a for my facility the phrase “show me the data”, Data tells a story in an analytical manner. I will honestly say I do not like to collect data, yet when in my current role as a nurse manager, it is very difficult to make changes or show improvement without data. The similar can be said for research, when doing research, one cannot prove a point or show why a project will work or improve patient outcomes unless there is data to back up the process. Data collection tools can vary dependent on the type of research, they can range from, interviews as in a qualitative study to capture the emotion or questionnaires, surveys and checklists to gather the numerical data needed in a quantitative study (Formplus, 2021).
Translational research is a tool to transition evidence based research from evidence to “real life” using the translational research(Tilter, 2018). My project is on education of the nurses about quantitative blood loss and how it can improve patient outcomes through early identification of a postpartum hemorrhage, The phase of this research is in the T3 phase of implementation in to practice or disseminating this great research to the clinical areas. Barriers to this research lie in it is a change in practice and a change in a way of thinking or changing “what we have always known”, as nurses we like to have a clear path and the why to a change in or practice to improve patient outcomes. Utilizing translational research to show and create a clinical theory can help to create that clear path on how to translate this research to practice and the “why” behind the practice change. T3 or Phase 4 of clinical outcome research can be utilized through checklists, or toolkits to help follow the translation phased to change the research from bench to bedside easier(Tilter, 2018).
References
Coviello, E., Iqbal, S., Kawakita, T., Chornock, R., Cheney, M., Desale, S., & Fries, M. (2019). Effect of implementing quantitative blood loss assessment at the time of delivery. American Journal of Perinatology, 36(13), 1332–1336.
Formplus. (2021). 7 Data Collection Methods and Tools for Research. formplus. Retrieved July 2, 2021, from
Tilter, M. G. (2018). Translation Research in Practice: An Introduction. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2). Retrieved June 16, 2021, from
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Re: Topic 4 DQ 2
Data reporting from hospital/clinic records as my source of data would be a data collection tool that I could use for my research. This would provide me with more accurate information about whether cervical cancer education and screening options increased cervical cancer screening rates in my population. This would free me from having to rely on self-reporting for my data. One potential barrier would be clinics/hospitals granting access to participants’ health records. I could use translational research to potentially overcome data collection barriers by allowing for opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration to help with any knowledge gaps that may exist (Diptyanusa & Hasanbasri, 2020). This would entail explaining to clinics and/or hospitals the significance of the data that needs to be collected, as well as how the data will be used to translate findings into daily practice, so that they understand the reasoning behind the data and why the data is required. It should be stated that the purpose of the research is to aid in the advancement of medical science. The lack of involvement and interdisciplinary interactions can deplete research’s translational ability (Diptyanusa & Hasanbasri, 2020).
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Phase 5 or T5 research is the best type of translational research to address this barrier. I chose this type of translational research because it involves translating results to the community and population levels (Titler,2018). This is also the best type because my research is based on a population of ethnic minority women in general rather than a single ethnic group. To gain collaborative support for my chosen type of translational research, I would explain why cervical cancer screening is important for all women, including those from all ethnic minorities, in order to reduce the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer among this population. I would also explain that the earlier cervical cancer is detected, the better the outcomes will be, and the costs of healthcare will be lower than if cervical cancer is detected later. I would also show data on the survival rates of this cancer when discovered in earlier stages versus later stages, demonstrating the importance of why this research is needed at a community level rather than a single population level.
References:
Diptyanusa, A. & Hasanbasri, M. (2020). Lost in translation: Barriers and progress in harnessing basic medical science into community practice in Indonesia. Translational Medicine Communications, 5, 16. doi:10.1186/s41231-020-00070-1
Titler, M. (2018). Translation research in practice: An introduction. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2), 1-1. doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No02Man01
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Re: Topic 4 DQ 2
One collection tool that I would use for my research is observation. This will assist in the data collection process for achieving the desired objective of the research study. Both the participant and non-participant observations are powerful tools for collecting qualitative data, this aids the researcher by giving an opportunity to capture various information, including verbal and non-verbal communication, techniques of providing care through demonstration, and external factors such as the environmental (Barret & Twycross, 2018). Barriers identified in the study could be lack of support from management or the organization in assisting with the research study. Also, other barriers are the heavy workload of the nurses to perform non-pharmacologic interventions, not having enough time, lack of required knowledge and skills, and having limited opportunities for participating in research (Bahadori et al., 2016).
Overcoming barriers can be done if nursing organization show commitment in aligning the substantial effort being invested in the development of best practice protocols with translational nursing research that aims to verify the validity and reliability of these identified best practices (Weiss et al., 2018). The type of translational research to address this is T2 and T3 research. The rationale behind it is because both can be used to determine how efficient these non-pharmacologic interventions are in managing chronic pain in optimal and real-world scenarios, respectively. T2 can test new interventions in a controlled setting whereas T3 can assist in determining if the interventions work for a wider group of people or the general population.
The first step I would take to gather collaborative support is to present to the organization the significance of conducting this research study. Using latest statistics provided by CDC in relation to the opioid crisis, it will give a clear picture of how non-pharmacologic interventions in addition to non-prescription medications can help with chronic pain management as well as reducing opioid abuse.
References
Bahadori, M., Raadabadi, M., Ravangard, R., & Mahaki, B. (2016). The barriers to the application of the research findings from the nurses’ perspective: A case study in a teaching hospital. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 5(14). https://doi.org/10.4103/2277-9531.184553
Barret, D. & Twycross, A. (2018). Data collection in qualitative research. BMJ Journal, 21(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/eb-2018-102939
Weiss, M. E. , Bobay, K. L. , Johantgen, M. & Shirey, M. R. (2018). Aligning evidence-based practice with translational research. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 48(9), 425-431. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000644.
