Gathering, Analyzing, and Summarizing Research Literature IV
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1. The research purpose and/or questions addressed in the studies. Here is an example: With regard to the topic of basket weaving AND injury, Smith (2017) questioned the frequency of skin abrasion as did Wesson (2016) who additionally studied associated eye injury. In a similar study, Jones (2016) questioned the incidence of allergic reactions to the various materials, whereas Hatfield and McCoy (2015) addressed protocols for acute versus chronic interventions for injuries in general, and particularly focused on the development of tendonitis.
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Questions/ Hypothesis/Variables |
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Discern the outcome of plantar forefoot ulcers and their specific characteristics in a large cohort. |
2. The theories used in the studies. Here is an example: Theories related to basket weaving as noted in the literature include Culturally Driven Therapeutic Art by Van Knough (Wesson, 2016), Overlapping theory by Braidenton (Hatfield & McCoy, 2015), and Design theory by Creswell (Smith, 2017; Jones, 2016).
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Theoretical Framework or Model |
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See GNUR-510 textbook for these, e.g., Neuman, Extant, Situation; the framework or model is one you learned in GNUR-510 and provides the language, definitions, logic, etc., for your variables and analysis. |
3. The research designs used in the studies. Here is an example: Recent research designed for expanding the knowledge of basket weaving employed only an historical / retrospective approach (Smith, 2017; Jones, 2016; Wesson, 2016; Hatfield & McCoy, 2015). Jones (2016) did recommend that a longitudinal interventional study to compare the development of allergies based on the type of dye used for corn husks and silk could be considered.
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Study Design/ Article Type |
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E.g. Systematic review, cohort, retrospective, experimental design, descriptive study, randomized control trial |
4. The populations represented and the sample designs and characteristics used in the studies. Here is an example: A retrospective review of all charts (hence a pseudo purposive sample) addressing the care of patients injured during basket weaving from the local urgent care clinic was used in all of the most recent studies (Smith, 2017; Jones, 2016; Wesson, 2016) with the exception of one which utilized charts from hospital emergency department (Hatfield & McCoy, 2015).
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Methodology |
Population; Sample/Size |
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Methodology is a detailed explanation of how the sample was recruited, and data collected. E.g., the population of interest was patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2 and foot ulcers. Observing patients with diabetes and plantar forefoot ulcer, followed prospectively until final outcome (healing or death) |
Description of the population whom your sample represents and to whom the results can be applied. Describe your sample: Will be # patients, Dx, Rx, ages, gender, etc. |
5. The stats used in the studies to test the variables and Level of Evidence produced. Here is an example: Hatfield and McCoy (2015) used descriptive statistics and odds ratio to demonstrate the frequency of injury type in relation to grass type and used correlation to demonstrate the type of care given, after which protocols were created. Jones (2016) utilized the risk factors present i.e. results of allergy testing and IgG levels to ascertain the odds ratio and also to design a regression model for predicting allergic response. Smith (2017) and Wesson (2016) used relative risk to predict the injury types that will likely be seen in workers using the various materials. All studies produced evidence consistent with Level 3 indicating the need for greater research rigor on the topic.
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Analysis/Statistics |
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E.g., statistical analysis was performed for those who healed without any foot surgery. |
6. The results and conclusions and if there is sufficient evidence to guide your research and answer your study question. Here is an example: Smith (2017), Jones (2016), Wesson (2016), and Hatfield and McCoy (2015) all concluded that although not without peril, the injuries related to basket weaving as a profession are easily prevented and treated when addressed early in one’s career. The ease of injury prevention and treatment demonstrated through research is encouraging to those who would pursue this pleasurable and lucrative industry. Each of these studies provide strong direction to the formulation of my research methodology to address the question of, “What risks, long term complications and sequelae might be faced by basket weavers?”
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Conclusions |
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E.g., utilization of a 60 second screening tool for the high-risk diabetic patients along with proper footwear decreases the amputation rate in their hospital. 79% of patients with diabetes and a plantar forefoot ulcer treated at the multidisciplinary diabetes foot clinic healed without amputation. |
Synthesized Summary Draft
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Assignments
2.3
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i, 3.3
C
i, 4.3
C
i, and 5.3
C
i
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four new research articles
using the
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.
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r.
If there are other
noteworthy points to be made about a study, please include them in the most appropriate area.
Be
sure to
attach your spreadsheets to your post and to paste your
column summaries directly into the post.
1. The research purpose and/or questions addressed in the studies.
Here is an example:
With regard
to the topic of basket weaving AND injury
, Smith (2017) questioned the frequency of skin abrasion as did
Wesson (2016) who additionally studied associated eye injury. In a similar study, Jones (2016)
questioned the incidence of allergic reactions to the various materials, whereas Hatfield and McC
oy
(2015) addressed protocols for acute versus chronic interventions for injuries in general, and particularly
focused on the development of tendonitis.
Questions/
Hypothesis/Variables
Discern the outcome of plantar
forefoot ulcers and their specific
characteristics in a large cohort.
2. The theories used in the studies.
Here is an example:
Theories related to basket weaving as noted in
the literature include
Culturally Driven Therapeutic Art
by Van Knough (Wesson, 2016),
Overlapping
theory by Braidenton (Hatfield & McCoy, 2015), and
Design
theory by Creswell (Smith, 2017; Jones,
2016).
Theoretical Framework or
Model
See GNUR
-
510 textbook for
these, e.g., Neuman, Extant,
Situation;
the framew
ork
or
model is one you learned in
GNUR
-
510 and provides the
language, definitions, logic, etc.,
for your variables and analysis.
3. The research designs used in the studies.
Here is an example:
Recent research designed for
expanding the knowledge of basket weaving employed only an historical / retrospective approach (Smith,
2017; Jones, 2016; Wesson, 2016; Hatfield & McCoy, 2015). Jones (2016) did recommend that a
longitudinal interventional stud
y to compare the development of allergies based on the type of dye used
for corn husks and silk could be considered.
Study Design/ Article Type
E.g. Systematic review,
cohort, retrospective,
experimental design,
descriptive study, randomized
control trial
4. The populations represented and the sample designs and characteristics used in the studies.
Here
is an example:
A retrospective review of all charts (hence a pseudo purposive sample) addressing the care
of patients
injured during basket weaving from the local urgent care clinic was used in all of the most
Synthesized Summary Draft
Create your synthesized post for Assignments 2.3Ci, 3.3Ci, 4.3Ci, and 5.3Ci by comparing and
contrasting four new research articles using the spreadsheet column information. The example
below will hopefully make clear how to present your literature in a synthesized manner. If there are other
noteworthy points to be made about a study, please include them in the most appropriate area. Be sure to
attach your spreadsheets to your post and to paste your column summaries directly into the post.
1. The research purpose and/or questions addressed in the studies. Here is an example: With regard
to the topic of basket weaving AND injury, Smith (2017) questioned the frequency of skin abrasion as did
Wesson (2016) who additionally studied associated eye injury. In a similar study, Jones (2016)
questioned the incidence of allergic reactions to the various materials, whereas Hatfield and McCoy
(2015) addressed protocols for acute versus chronic interventions for injuries in general, and particularly
focused on the development of tendonitis.
Questions/
Hypothesis/Variables
Discern the outcome of plantar
forefoot ulcers and their specific
characteristics in a large cohort.
2. The theories used in the studies. Here is an example: Theories related to basket weaving as noted in
the literature include Culturally Driven Therapeutic Art by Van Knough (Wesson, 2016), Overlapping
theory by Braidenton (Hatfield & McCoy, 2015), and Design theory by Creswell (Smith, 2017; Jones,
2016).
Theoretical Framework or
Model
See GNUR-510 textbook for
these, e.g., Neuman, Extant,
Situation; the framework or
model is one you learned in
GNUR-510 and provides the
language, definitions, logic, etc.,
for your variables and analysis.
3. The research designs used in the studies. Here is an example: Recent research designed for
expanding the knowledge of basket weaving employed only an historical / retrospective approach (Smith,
2017; Jones, 2016; Wesson, 2016; Hatfield & McCoy, 2015). Jones (2016) did recommend that a
longitudinal interventional study to compare the development of allergies based on the type of dye used
for corn husks and silk could be considered.
Study Design/ Article Type
E.g. Systematic review,
cohort, retrospective,
experimental design,
descriptive study, randomized
control trial
4. The populations represented and the sample designs and characteristics used in the studies. Here
is an example: A retrospective review of all charts (hence a pseudo purposive sample) addressing the care
of patients injured during basket weaving from the local urgent care clinic was used in all of the most
