Quantitative Analysis Research Paper
POI: Poor Management of Clinical Depression in Patients with Cancer
Previous ding on recent paper: All sources should be current no older than 5 yrs.
Step 1:
Write an introduction to the topic and end the paragraph with a statement. The introduction should include 2-3 attention grabbing statements and end with 1 concise thesis statement that describes the overall purpose of your paper.
Step 2: Describing Quantitative Research
Describe what quantitative research is in your own words. Then discuss how and what type of Quantitative Data you would collect related to your POI.
Step 3: Appraisal Tools, Studies and Matrix
Locate your 2 quantitative studies so you can appraise each separately with the tool below. Students must include: one (1) meta-analysis or systematic review AND one (1) single study, e.g. randomized control trials, quasi-experimental studies, correlation or observational studies, case control or retrospective studies, cohort studies. Mixed studies may be used for the single study, but you can NOT use it for the next assignment. Once you have found 2 different quantitative study designs as specified, complete the appraisal tool for each study using the following link.
Step 4: Article Discussion
Use the information from your appraisal tool to discuss in detail the following information for each study:
Purpose , research design and methodology (steps, procedures and strategies for gathering and analyzing data) used in each study
Data Collection describing the procedures devleoped to guide the collection of data in each study
Concepts of validity, reliability and other related terms that are applicable to each study. A full discussion of the terms and support directly from each study is expected. Use the text book required readings to assist with this section.
Results and clinical implications
Level of evidence and quality of evidence ratings (according to tool). Discuss what the level and quality ratings mean in relation to strength of the evidence and decision to sue (or not use) this information to guide practice.
You need to fully support this section from evidence in the study and other resources. Understanding the levels of evidence tells you about the type of study performed, design, methods, etc. and if those findings should be applied to your own practice area. Grade of Recommendation is important because it helps you make a judgement about the quality of evidence; together they impact the decision about implementation into practice.
The following tool can be used to help you determine strength and quality, but this information is also listed directly on the tool John Hopkins Evidence Rating Scale
Step 5: Applicability to Practice and Future Research
Discuss how the two studies may influence your practice by supporting how the findings can influence at least three (3) fo the Institute of Medicine Aims: safety, efficiency, effectiveness, patient-centered, timely, and equity.
You must first discuss what the aim means first. Then, show how the aim can be met through the recommendations from the article that apply to your practice setting.
