research studies

Evaluating articles

Research Study or Not a Research Study?LINDA NEYER, HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIAN

FEBRUARY, 2015 REV.

Types of Journal Articles

ScholarlyCommentaries/

briefsPrimary research

RCTs, Case studies…

Qualitative studies

Secondary researchLiterature

reviewsSystematic

reviews

ProfessionalEditorial/

commentaryNewsContinuing ed

Secondary research ‘Best practices’Literature

reviews

Types of Journal Articles

1st sample citation

Article title: An intervention to improve adherence and management of symptoms for patients prescribed oral chemotherapy agents: an exploratory study.

Authors: Spoelstra SL, Given BA, Given CW, Grant M, Sikorskii A, You M, Decker V.

Source (includes Journal title): Cancer Nursing 2013 Jan-Feb;36(1):18-28.

doi: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e3182551587

article abstract

Objective: This study examined an intervention to manage symptoms and adherence to oral agents.

Methods: A 3-group pilot study determined how an Automated Voice Response (AVR) system alone (n = 40), or the AVR with strategies to manage symptoms and adherence (n = 40), or the AVR with strategies to manage adherence (n = 39) reduced symptom severity and improved adherence. Participants received a Symptom Management Toolkit, completed a baseline interview, and were randomized to receive 8 weekly AVR calls. An exit interview occurred at 10 weeks.

additional fields

Publication Types: Multicenter Study Randomized Controlled Trial Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

2ND citation

Article title: Health promotion in the elderly with coronary artery disease.

Author: Tinkham M.Source (includes Journal title): Journal Of Vascular Nursing 2014, 32 (4): 151-5.

doi: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e3182551587

article abstract

The number of elderly Americans, those over the age of 65 years of age, continues to climb. A lifetime of poor nutrition and lack of exercise has led many elderly patients to experience coronary artery disease (CAD) later in life, leading to invasive procedures and other forms of disease management that contribute to mounting health care costs and lower quality of life… This paper will explore three key disciplines linked to health promotion in the elderly and why this topic is so vital for our future.

No, not an original nursing No, not an original nursing research article. I might research article. I might read read it it to get ideas/background, but I to get ideas/background, but I can’t count it as ‘research’.can’t count it as ‘research’.

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