NUR131: Research Workbook Assignment, Semester 2, 2019 - Part A & B

This assignment is a completed research workbook for NUR131, focusing on research principles and methods in healthcare. Part A of the workbook presents reflections on eight different research presentations covering topics such as peripheral intravenous devices, women with depression, literature searching, hereditary stomach cancer, rural generalist obstetric units, psychosocial support for diabetes, cultural practices and safe sleep, and parenting support programs. Part B provides a detailed critique of a research article by Cooke et al. (2018) on consumer perspectives of peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC), including an analysis of the study's purpose, design, sampling, data collection and analysis methods, and results. The critique utilizes the PICO framework to identify the research question and provides an in-depth evaluation of the article's strengths and weaknesses. The student critically assesses the article's methodology, discussing the sampling and recruitment procedures, data collection and analysis techniques, and the overall conclusions of the research. This workbook demonstrates an understanding of research principles and methods relevant to evidence-based practice in healthcare.