problem identification and clarification

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Problem Identification and

Clarification

Rommel L. Salazar,RN,MAN, DrPH

Full Professor, College of Nursing

Chair, Health Allied Research Unit

De La Salle Health Sciences Institute


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COMPASSION That we may learn to

be considerate,

responsive and sensitiveto others spoken andunspoken needs. Teachus to bear each othersburdens that we may

grow in solidarity withthose who suffer andthose who are lessfortunate.

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CHARACTER FIRST!

It is only as we

develop othersthat we

permanently

succeed.


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Research Problem The question to be answered or

resolved.

The issue to be settled

It does not represent a moral or ethicalposition on an issue


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Identification of a Research

Problem In Medicine and Nursing, the research

question usually asks about:

1. Nature or characteristics of an event orphenomenon:

E.g. anatomic structure

Physiologic principle Biochemical pathway

Pathologic process


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Pharmacologic action

Clinical course of illness

Disease pattern in population

2. Relationship between two or morevariables or events such as:

Precursor and product Exposure and outcome

Cause and effect


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Factor and prognosis

Intervention and resultProcess and reflections


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Independent vs Dependent

Variables Effects of Preparatory Sensory

Information on the Anxiety Level of

Clients UndergoingEsophagogastroduodenoscopy

IV : Preparatory Sensory Information

DV : Anxiety Level of ClientsUndergoingEsophagogastroduodenoscopy


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1. Effects of Health Education onCompliance to Mammography

2. Factors Associated with Board ExamPerformance of Nurses

3. Spiritual Therapy : Its effects on

Quality of Life of Cancer Clients 4. Relationship between Depression and

Level of Hope of Clients with

Undifferentiated Schizophrenia 5. Correlates of Condom -use BehaviorAmong Male adolescents


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How does one proceed after

he identifies a problem? 1. Determine if the problem is

researchable

A problem is researchable if it

can be resolved through research


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2. Consider the following whether topursue the problem or not.

SIGNIFICANCE

Is the potential result worth the effort,time and money that will be put toresearch?

Will it fill an important gap inknowledge?

Will it have possible practicalapplication?

Will it improve the practice of theprofession?


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FEASIBILITY

Is the required methodology feasibleand practical?

Are there enough data or subjects forthe study?

Are resources available? Is time not a constraint?


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CRITICAL MASS

Is the problem broad and large enough

such that there would be adequate massof information to work on?

Are there enough variables andpotential results?

Is the problem too specific and small inscope?


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INTEREST Is there current interest in the problem

area?

Is the problem within the mission of theCNM / Nursing & Health Professions?


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3. Dissect and clarify the

problem Break down the problem into smaller

components or subproblems.

Clarify problem through literaturereview and / or consultation withexperts.


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4. State the problem and thesubproblems clearly


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5. Formulate a hypothesis


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Nursing Research Title

Proposal: A RequirementName of Students Proposed Thesis Titles

BSN III- __ Grp. ___

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