The nurse researcher's study design includes an experimental group and a control group. After the study begins, the researcher finds that 60% of the experimental group and 75% of the control group have dropped out of the study
Because of the internal threat of mortality, the researcher abandons the study. In future studies what could the researcher do to help prevent this problem? 1. Have the participants sign a pledge to continue in the project prior to inclusion in the study group.
2. Call each of the participants who dropped out and insist that each honors his or her commitment to the study.
3. Allow a longer time for the study.
4. Try to establish a relationship with the participants.
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Rationale 1: For ethical reasons, no participants can be forced to remain in a study.
Rationale 2: For ethical reasons, no participants can be forced to remain in a study.
Rationale 3: Usually the threat of mortality is lessened by shorter studies.
Rationale 4: Helping the participants understand the value of their participation may be easier to achieve if the researcher has established a relationship with the study subjects.
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