Summative Assignment: Nursing Research and Healthcare in Singapore

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of a nursing research study conducted in Singapore, focusing on evidence-based practices and methodologies to enhance healthcare outcomes. The study investigates the effectiveness of mirror therapy in treating stroke patients. The research employs a descriptive design, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and includes data collection from government hospitals and research institutes. The methodology involves a systematic literature review, utilizing search terms related to nursing practice, research inquiry, and mirror therapy. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are applied to screen relevant research articles from databases like Google Scholar. Ethical considerations, including informed consent and data privacy, are addressed. The report details the sampling method, recruitment process, and data analysis techniques. It also discusses the hierarchy of evidence and provides a PRISMA flow diagram outlining the search strategy. The overall aim is to identify and implement strategies to improve the quality of care services offered by healthcare organizations in Singapore. The report also presents a formative assessment with a research question, a search strategy, and a study design for a pilot study on mirror therapy.