A researcher gains support of the medical staff, the nursing staff, and the nurse manager of a cardiothoracic ICU within a prestigious private hospital, aligned with a teaching institution
A research proposal, concerning ambulation patterns after bypass surgery, is approved by the Human Subjects Committee. Federal funding is obtained. Just before data collection is to begin, the hospital is sold to a large university with a medical school, the nurse manager is replaced with a manger from another hospital in the corporation, and there is a 30% staff turnover. Choose the factors that are real concerns and could impact feasibility. (Select all that apply.)
a. Most of the newly hired nurses are BSNs and newly graduated.
b. The new manager grudgingly allows the research to proceed but makes it clear that she will not support subsequent research until the unit is more stable.
c. Fewer patients come to this hospital now for bypass surgery, going instead to its sister hospital across town.
d. Two of the research assistants, who were already trained, take jobs elsewhere.
e. Staff nurses dislike the new manager and miss the old one.
ANS: B, C, D
The feasibility of a study is determined by examining the time and money commitment; the researcher's expertise; availability of subjects, facility, and equipment; cooperation of others; and the study's ethical considerations. A study might appear feasible but, without the cooperation of others, it is not. However, most nursing studies involve human subjects and are conducted in hospitals, clinics, schools, offices, or homes. Having the cooperation of people in the research setting, the subjects, and the research assistants involved in data collection is essential. People are frequently willing to cooperate with a study if they view the problem and purpose as significant or if they are personally interested.
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