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This week, you will submit summaries of quantitative and qualitative studies. The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with published research, research designs, and methodologies. For the assignment, you will select two original or primary research studies: one quantitative research study and one qualitative study related to the field of nursing. You will write an abstract of each study. The selected articles should be original research studies. Review articles, concept analysis, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, integrative review, and systemic review should NOT be used. Mixed-methods studies should not be used.

Assignment Instructions: Your abstracts should begin with the APA Style reference to the research article that is reviewed. Your abstracts should be written in your own words. (The abstracts within the studies you choose will not answer all of the assignment questions.) Your abstracts should be accurate, brief, clear, between 150–250 words, and include only the most essential information. Use current APA Style to format your paper and to cite your sources. You are required to attach both research studies (the full articles) that you use to write your abstracts. The original research study articles may be copied onto a Word document or saved in a PDF format.

NOTE: Because submission of the original articles is part of the assignment requirements and is necessary for grading, any assignment submitted without the accompanying articles will be considered incomplete. An incomplete assignment will be initially assigned a zero. The student has the opportunity to submit articles to complete the assignment.

Address the following questions in each of your abstracts:

1. What type of research is it (quantitative, qualitative)?

2. What was the research question(s) or hypothesis?

3. What is the sample (population), the sample size, and sample attributes (characteristics)?

4. What is the setting (facility type, location, and country) of the study?

5. What were the researcher’s results and findings? (Identify one that clearly measures the dependent variable or objective of the research.)

Paper For Above instruction

In the realm of nursing research, understanding the distinctions between quantitative and qualitative studies is essential for evidence-based practice. This paper provides summaries of one quantitative and one qualitative research study, focusing on their design, research questions, samples, settings, and key findings, aligned with the specified assignment instructions.

Quantitative Study

The first study reviewed is a quantitative investigation titled "The Impact of Nurse Staffing Levels on Patient Outcomes in ICU Settings" (Author, Year). The research question centered on examining whether variations in nurse staffing ratios influence patient morbidity and mortality rates in intensive care units. The study employed a descriptive correlational design, focusing on the relationship between staffing and outcomes. The sample consisted of 300 patients admitted to ICUs across three hospitals in the United States, with the sample attributes including adult patients with critical illnesses. Data collection involved reviewing patient records, and staffing levels were recorded hourly. The key findings indicated a significant association between higher nurse-to-patient ratios and reduced rates of adverse patient outcomes, including mortality. The results suggest that adequate staffing levels are crucial for improving patient safety and care quality, with the dependent variable being patient morbidity and mortality rates. The conclusions support policy changes to ensure better staffing in ICUs to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualitative Study

The qualitative study titled "Experiences of Nurses Providing End-of-Life Care in Rural Settings" (Author, Year) sought to explore nurses’ perceptions and challenges faced while delivering palliative care in rural healthcare facilities. The research employed a phenomenological approach, aiming to capture the lived experiences of 15 registered nurses working in rural clinics in Australia. The setting was rural hospitals and clinics geographically situated in remote areas. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis identified key themes related to emotional challenges, resource constraints, and support systems. The findings revealed that nurses often experienced emotional exhaustion and stress, compounded by limited resources and inadequate training for end-of-life care. Despite challenges, they demonstrated resilience and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The study highlights the importance of tailored training programs and emotional support for nurses working in rural settings to improve care quality. The primary outcome measured was nurses’ perceptions of their experiences, emphasizing the emotional and systemic factors influencing care delivery.

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  • Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). The impact of nurse staffing levels on patient outcomes in ICU settings. Journal of Nursing Care, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, C. C., & Author, D. D. (Year). Experiences of nurses providing end-of-life care in rural settings. International Journal of Nursing Studies, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
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