Examining the Role of Communication in Patient Safety
REQUIRED:
- Select a topic or issue in nursing practice to focus on for this Discussion.
- Consider which type of qualitative research design, focus groups or interviews, might be most appropriate for the topic or issue in nursing practice and why. How will this type of qualitative research design support the aims of addressing the topic or issue for nursing practice?
THE ASSIGNMENT: (1-2 PAGES)
- Describe the topic or issue in nursing practice that you selected and explain why.
- Explain which qualitative research design approach that you selected to address this topic or issue and describe the method you chose. Be specific.
- Justify why this qualitative research design approach would be best suited for this topic or issue and explain how this approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the topic or issue that you selected. Be specific and provide examples.
- Explain why it is important for the DNP-prepared nurse to understand qualitative research approaches for nursing practice.
RUBRIC
- Describe the topic or issue in nursing practice that you selected and explain why
- Explain which qualitative research design approach you selected to address this topic or issue and describe the method that you chose. Be specific.
- Justify why this qualitative research design approach would be best suited for this topic or issue and explain how this approach will better inform improvements for nursing practice for the topic or issue that you selected. Be specific and provide examples.
- Explain why it is important for the DNP-prepared nurse to understand qualitative research approaches for nursing practice.
- Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
- Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
- Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.