I. Statement of the Phenomenon of Interest
1. Is the phenomenon of interest clearly identified?
In the article, Steiner et al., (2009) explained how web-based strategies influence the decisions by stroke survivors to use healthcare services in their first year of recovery. The authors used an experimental design to sample the caregivers and in the investigation of the effects of web-based interventions that the patients sought.
2. Has the researcher identified why the phenomenon requires a qualitative format?
The study undertaking by the researchers was qualitative because it required the collection of data from secondary sources of selected participants and further analysis before conclusions could be drawn.
3. Are the philosophical underpinnings of the research described?
The need to undertake the research was premised on the fact that over 80% of the stroke survivors within the first year after surgery while the remaining 20% percent needed first attention from caregivers. The use of web-based interventions during this period vs. non-use influenced the research.
II. Purpose
1. Is the purpose of conducting the research made explicit?
The purpose of conducting was clearly specified as two-pronged. The first research question sought to find the reasons and motivations behind stroke survivors in using healthcare services during their first year of recovery. The second question sought to identify the existence of any difference between patients that used web-based interventions and those who did not.
2. Does the researcher describe the projected significance of the work to nursing?
The researchers have shown how the study is significant to the nursing field. For instance, through the study, nurses will appreciate the reasons why stroke survivors use healthcare services, learn ways of dealing with post-stroke complications and learn how to relate and educate the survivors on dealing with the challenges related to recovery. With the knowledge, the nurses can be able to develop appropriate educational programs to help stroke survivors when dealing with the challenges. The role of web-based interventions is emphasized.
III. Method
1. Is the method used to collect data compatible with the purpose of the research?
The purposive descriptive design was appropriate to the...
References
Steiner, V., Pierce, L., Windnagel, F., Martincin, K., Pawlak, R., & Salvador, D. (2009). The impact of a web-based caregiver intervention on the reasons stroke survivors use health care services during the first year post-treatment. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 16(2), 122-132
Pierce, L. (2001). Coherence in the urban family caregiver role with African American stroke survivors. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 8(3), 64-72.
Sommer, L., Gies, C., Hefflinger, K., Skrzyniecki, C., Pierce, L. (2016). Problems reported by daughters in caring for parents with stroke. Journal of Women’s Health, Issues & Care, 5(6), 1-5
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