EB002 Research Methodology

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NURS 6052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice

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Early Referral to a Palliative Team Improves End-of-Life Care Among Gynecological Cancer Patients: A Retrospective, Population-Based Study

Paulsen, T., Liland, H., Myklebust, T. Å., & Lindemann, K. (2022, February 1). International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://ijgc.bmj.com/content/32/2/181

Health Professionals’ Perceived Concerns and Challenges in Providing End-of-Life Care: A Qualitative Study

Price, D. M., Strodtman, L. K., Montagnini, M., Smith, H. M., & Ghosh, B. (2018, November 21). SAGE Journals. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1049909118812193?icid=int.sj-full

Effect of Hospice Care on Quality Indicators of End-of-Life Care Among Patients With Liver Cancer: A National Longitudinal Population-Based Study in Taiwan

Kao, Y.-H., & Chiang, J.- K. (2015, August 19). BMC Palliative Care. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-015-0036-9

The Earlier the Better: The Role of Palliative Care Consultation on Aggressive End of Life Care, Hospice Utilization, and Advance Care Planning Documentation Among Gynecologic Oncology Patients

Schneiter, M. K., Karlekar, M. B., Crispens, M. A., Prescott, L. S., & Brown, A. J. (2019, May 1). Supportive Care in Cancer: Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Retrieved September 18, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30209601/

Why Each Article Was Chosen and Its Relation to the Clinical Issue of Interest

These articles were chosen as they provide valuable insights into different aspects of end-of-life care, specifically focusing on palliative care interventions for terminally ill patients. The selected articles contribute to understanding the challenges, benefits, and effectiveness of early referral to palliative care, which is essential in improving the quality of life and care for patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

Brief Description of the Research Methodology Used

• Paulsen et al. (2022): Population-based retrospective study in Oslo, qualitative methodology.
• Price et al. (2018): Qualitative study using thematic analysis.
• Kao & Chiang (2015): Quantitative study using data from Taiwan’s NHI program.
• Schneiter et al. (2019): Retrospective chart review, qualitative methodology.

Brief Description of the Strengths of Each Research Methodology Used

• Paulsen et al. (2022): Strength in population-based design with complete data.
• Price et al. (2018): Strength in obtaining data from a large sample, enhancing reliability.
• Kao & Chiang (2015): Strength in utilizing a large dataset for analysis.
• Schneiter et al. (2019): Strength in utilizing well-established palliative care teams and clear documentation.

References:

Kao, Y.-H., & Chiang, J.-K. (2015, August 19). Effect of hospice care on quality indicators of end-of-life care among patients with liver cancer: A national longitudinal population-based study in Taiwan 2000–2011 – BMC Palliative Care. BioMed Central. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-015-0036-9

LaiYee, H. (2022, May 2). How to do thematic analysis. Delve. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://delvetool.com/blog/thematicanalysis

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Paulsen, T., Liland, H., Myklebust, T. Å., & Lindemann, K. (2022, February 1). Early referral to a palliative team improves end-of-life care among gynecological cancer patients: A retrospective, population-based study.

International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer*. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://ijgc.bmj.com/content/32/2/181

NURS 6052 Assessment 2 EB002 Research Methodology

Price, D. M., Strodtman, L. K., Montagnini, M., Smith, H. M., & Ghosh, B. (2018, November 21). Health professionals perceived concerns and challenges in providing … SAGE journals. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1049909118812193?icid=int.sj-full-

Schneiter, M. K., Karlekar, M. B., Crispens, M. A., Prescott, L. S., & Brown, A. J. (2019, May 1). The earlier the better: The role of palliative care consultation on aggressive end of life care, Hospice Utilization, and advance care planning documentation among Gynecologic Oncology Patients. Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Retrieved September 18, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30209601/

Office of Research & Doctoral Services. (2015a, August 13). Overview of qualitative research methods [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/IsAUNs-IoSQ

NURS 6052 Assessment 2 EB002 Research Methodology