The nurse will be responsible for the compilation, analysis, and reporting of large amounts of pharmacogenomic data generated by a research study. The nurse should be aware of which considerations?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. It is important to adhere to the written analysis plan.
2. Procedures should be varied according to the needs of the researcher inputting data.
3. The steps of data analysis must be documented.
4. The team working with data should be aware of and look for common errors of input and analysis.
5. Regular validation testing should occur.
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Variation from this plan may result in erroneous data.
Rationale 2: Standard operating procedures for data input and analysis must be followed to ensure accuracy.
Rationale 3: The data analysis must be documented so that errors can be identified or data analysis can be replicated in subsequent studies.
Rationale 4: The team should be proactive in looking for common errors. These errors should be corrected early rather than allowing them to further contaminate results.
Rationale 5: Tests for validity of data entry, analysis, and reporting should be performed at regular intervals.
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