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Infection control

Research Methodology

Introduction

There are efforts to contain the scourge numerous of infections that happen within healthcare precinctsfacilities. Apparently, Tthere is a need for more initiatives to try and control the infections and with an ultimate goal of complete eradication. This section lays out the methodology of one of the infection control efforts whose results will, hopefully, influence key decision makers in terms of commitment and the will to face the problem. As Sessler and& Imrey statedpointed out, research methodology is the framework that chronologically arranges the techniques that will be used to conduct a study into a specific problem.1 To be sure, the methodology contains specific procedures that pinpoint, gather, and analyze data that is relevant to the research topic. Broadly speaking, research methodology forks into two major categories that are quantitative and qualitative analysis. While quantitative research is descriptive in nature, quantitative analysis follows an exploratory approach where the primary objective is to provide more insights into a problem (Hammersley, 2017).3 Comment by Campbell, Tiffany: Be sure to insert citations when you pull information from a source Comment by Campbell, Tiffany: If your Castrodale source is not used before this one then you need to rearrange the order on your reference page. AMA format uses superscript numbers following the sentences where their information has been used.

Research design

The ultimate goal of this study is to completely eradicate healthcare-associated infections. To that end, there is need for insights into the problem and, particularly, how the infections happen and why. As such, the researcher will utilize a qualitative research design whichdesign, which, as per Castrodale facilitated an in-depth examination of non-numerical data to establish the best way to control, prevent and eradicate infections.2

Procedures for data collection and analysis

Beginning the data collection and analysis process goes back to the point where the researcher identifies the appropriate sample that will aid the investigation during the study. In a qualitative analysis, the data is always in non-numerical form. To be sure, Qqualitative studiesy collects data that will aid the researcher to develop appropriate, if not accurate, ideas to facilitate the study. The best technique that can be used to collect such data is by employing questionnaires. In addition, the researcher will carry out assessments on the infection levels within the target population. This is one of the ways through which the researcher will find out the most appropriate measures that should be taken to take in order to control the infections. The key desired impacts of the study are to first to determine how the transmission of germs at any point during patient-health workerprovider interaction can be prevented. Secondly, the study will try to establish the most fitting techniques to employ protective equipment while at looking for innovative ways to protect patients. While conducting the surveys, the study will keenly focus on the intended impacts such so that the resulting data is relevant, reliable, and impactful.

To get a sense of the data, the study will employ a content analysis approach to interpret the data from surveys. In particular, the main idea is to form a solid concept that explains the behavioral aspect of the infection problem. Further, this technique will help to interpret the text of the observations recorded during the assessment exercise to determine the levels of infection within the sample. During the data analysis phase, the researcher will focus on relationships and patterns that might provide important insight into the problem. Ultimately, the idea to establish the main elements that play a significant part in the transmission of germs from the health workers to the patients.

References Comment by Campbell, Tiffany: Order references in the order they appear within your paper.

1. Sessler DI, Imrey PB. Clinical Research Methodology 2. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2015;121(4):1043-1051.

2. Castrodale MA. Mobilizing Dis/Ability Research: A Critical Discussion of Qualitative Go-Along Interviews in Practice. Qualitative Inquiry. 2017;24(1):45-55.

3. Hammersley M. Deconstructing the qualitative-quantitative divide 1. Mixing Methods: qualitative and quantitative research. 2017:39-55.

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