ASSIGNMENT 3: WEEK 10 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH APPROACHES TO SUPPORT NURSING PRACTICE
ASSIGNMENT 3: WEEK 10 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH APPROACHES TO SUPPORT NURSING PRACTICE
When researchers want to seek group interaction, a focus group may be utilized in a qualitative research study. “Focus groups, or groups interviews, are composed of similar participants to encourage interaction among the participants” (Gray & Grove, 2020).These interactions cannot be evaluated in a traditional one-on-one interview, but in a group setting, researchers have the opportunity to explore perceptions, attitudes, and positioning within a group.
Interviews and focus groups are often used for collecting qualitative data about people’s experiences, opinions, attitudes, and motivations.
• Focus groups are a specific form of group interview. The person conducting a focus group serves as a facilitator and encourages discussion.
• Interviewing involves asking individuals or small groups questions about a topic.
Reference: NSW Government-Education, 2021, https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/professional-learning/pl-resources/evaluation-resource-hub/collecting-data/interviews-and-focus groups#:~:text=Interviewing%20involves%20asking%20individuals%20or,interaction%20between%20participants%20is%20encouraged.
Take for example, a researcher exploring why women report inadequate care from medical professionals versus their male counterparts. A focus group might illicit responses more detailed and complex versus simply in a traditional interview, especially if the women in the group all report a similar experience in their care. In a focus group setting, individuals may be able to find connection in meaning to share an experience that might be missed in a different format.
For this Assignment, explore the use of focus groups or interviews in qualitative research. Consider the effectiveness of the method and examine how this approach might lend itself to a mixed method of study.
Reference: Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2020). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.
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RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE:
• Review the Learning Resources for this week and reflect on the use of focus groups and interviews in qualitative research designs.
• Select a topic or issue in nursing practice to focus on for this Discussion.
• Consider which type of qualitative research design, focus groups or interviews, might be most appropriate for the topic or issue in nursing practice and why. How will this type of qualitative research design support the aims of addressing the topic or issue for nursing practice?
THE ASSIGNMENT: (1–2 PAGES)
• Describe the topic or issue in nursing practice that you selected and explain why.
• Explain which qualitative research design approach that you selected to address this topic or issue and describe the method you chose. Be specific.
• Justify why this qualitative research design approach would be best suited for this topic or issue and explain how this approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the topic or issue that you selected. Be specific and provide examples.
• Explain why it is important for the DNP-prepared nurse to understand qualitative research approaches for nursing practice.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
NURS_8201_Week10_Assignment3_Rubric
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the topic or issue in nursing practice that you selected and explain why. |
| 20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response comprehensively and clearly describes in detail the selected topic or issue in nursing practice. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the selection of the topic or issue. |
17 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response clearly describes the selected topic or issue in nursing practice. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the selection of the topic or issue. |
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the selected topic or issue in nursing practice. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the selection of the topic or issue. |
13 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the selected topic or issue in nursing practice, or it is missing…. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support selection of the topic or issue, or it is missing. |
|
20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain which qualitative research design approach you selected to address this topic or issue and describe the method that you chose. Be specific. |
| 20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response comprehensively and clearly explains in detail the selected qualitative research design approach. … The response comprehensively and clearly describes, in detail, the selected method …. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the selection of the research design approach. |
17 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response clearly explains the selected qualitative research design approach…. The response clearly describes the selected method chosen…. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the selection of the research design approach. |
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the selected qualitative research design approach…. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the selected method chosen…. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the selection of research design approach. |
13 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the selected qualitative research design approach, or it is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the selected topic or issue in nursing practice, or it is missing…. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support selection of the research design approach, or it is missing. |
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20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJustify why this qualitative research design approach would be best suited for this topic or issue and explain how this approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the topic or issue that you selected. Be specific and provide examples. |
| 25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
The response comprehensively and fully justifies in detail the use of the selected research design approach…. The response comprehensively and clearly explains in detail how the research design approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the selected topic or issue…. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the use of the research design approach. |
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response clearly justifies the use of the selected research design approach…. The response clearly explains how the research design approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the selected topic or issue…. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the use of the research design approach. |
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely justifies the use of the selected research design approach…. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how the research design approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the selected topic or issue…. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the use of research design approach. |
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely justifies the use of the selected research design approach, or it is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how the research design approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the selected topic or issue, or it is missing…. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support use of the research design approach, or it is missing. |
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25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain why it is important for the DNP-prepared nurse to understand qualitative research approaches for nursing practice. |
| 20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the importance of a DNP-prepared nurse understanding qualitative research approaches for nursing practice…. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanation. |
17 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains the importance of a DNP-prepared nurse understanding qualitative research approaches for nursing practice…. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanation. |
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the importance of a DNP-prepared nurse understanding qualitative research approaches for nursing practice…. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanation. |
13 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the importance of a DNP-prepared nurse understanding qualitative research approaches for nursing practice, or it is missing…. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanation, or it is missing. |
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20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
| 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. |
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. |
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time…. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. |
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
| 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. |
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
| 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no errors. |
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. |
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. |
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
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5 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
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