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Using Qualitative Research
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Exploring intricate and subtle subjects is a good fit for qualitative research, particularly
regarding people's feelings, perceptions, and actions. The emotional effects of the COVID-19
epidemic on healthcare personnel pique my curiosity for investigation. "What are the lived
experiences and coping strategies of healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19
pandemic?" For this subject, a qualitative research approach is the best option since it
thoroughly examines healthcare professionals' experiences, giving voice to their feelings,
difficulties, and coping strategies.
In keeping with qualitative research, the inquiry is open-ended and attempts to
characterize the phenomena from the participants' viewpoints. I would use theme analysis and in-
depth interviews to explore this subject (Wilson et al., 2021). I would be able to gather detailed,
narrative data using this approach, which would convey the breadth and complexity of healthcare
professionals' experiences. A thorough knowledge of their lived experiences might be obtained
using thematic analysis to find recurrent themes and patterns in their tales (Friis & Sellers 2021).
However, there are many ethical issues in carrying out this study. First and first, getting informed
consent is essential. Participants must understand the study's goal, possible dangers, and how
their data will be utilized.
Assuring secrecy and anonymity is essential, given the delicate nature of the subject, to
shield participants from any injury or adverse effects on their careers (Horton, 2020). Since it
provides a thorough insight into the lived experiences of healthcare professionals, a qualitative
study approach is well-suited for investigating the psychological effects of the COVID-19
epidemic on them. To protect participant welfare and study integrity, ethical issues must be
considered carefully, including informed permission, confidentiality, and participant support.

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Dear Anna,
As you correctly point out, a qualitative design is ideal for investigating the association
between patient falls and the ambulation support provided by nursing assistants. This is the
subject of the suggested qualitative research topic (Quigley, 2016). A more thorough examination
of the viewpoints and experiences of the patients and healthcare professionals engaged is made
possible by qualitative research. It's beneficial when you want to know why patients behave the
way they do and make their own decisions, such as when they decide whether to ask for
assistance with walking.
A significant advantage of a qualitative approach is that it may shed light on the reasons
and worries of patients who, out of a sense of autonomy, avoid asking for help (Tenny et al.,
2022). You may learn more about the underlying variables influencing the choices made by the
nursing assistants and both compliant and non-compliant patients by conducting surveys or
interviews with them. These observations may guide measures that prioritize patient safety while
better addressing patient autonomy.
Dear Andrea,
A qualitative method allows participants to relate their experiences in their own words,
which might provide subtle insights that quantitative research could overlook, especially given
the complex and emotional components of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ( Ahmad et al., 2023).
Putting patient welfare and ethical standards first regarding ethical issues in your study is critical.
You must take great care to maintain the security and privacy of participant personal data to
prevent fraud. To preserve patient autonomy, informed permission must be obtained, and
research participants must be informed of the goals, dangers, and rights.

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Utilizing study findings to promote patient welfare is known as beneficence; in this
situation, this may mean better patient care and psychological support. Finally, equitable
treatment and representation of all research participants, irrespective of their experiences or
background, is essential to uphold justice (Renjith et al., 2021). Because qualitative research may
capture the diversity of patient feelings and actions, it is an appropriate method for investigating
the function of positive coping strategies in treating Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Ensuring the
appropriate and respectful conduct of the study requires adherence to ethical norms, which are of
utmost importance while conducting research.
References
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Ahmad, S., Brito, D., Khalid, N. & Ibrahim, M. (2023). Takutsubo
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Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021). Epidemiology for public health practice (6th ed.). Jones &
Bartlett.
Horton, R. (2020). Offline: The lessons of smallpox eradication for COVID-19. The
Lancet, 396(10267), 1951.
Quigley, P. (2016, December 7). Autonomy and the patient's right to choose fall prevention.
American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/autonomy-patients-right-choose-
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Renjith, V., Yesodharan, R., Noronha, J. A., Ladd, E., & George, A. (2021). Qualitative Methods
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_321_19.
Tenny, S., Brannan, J., & Brannan, G. (2022). Qualitative Study. National Library of Medicine;
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Wilson, N., Mansoor, O. D., Boyd, M. J., Kvalsvig, A., & Baker, M. G. (2021). We should not
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Using Qualitative Research

Using Qualitative Research

thoroughly examines healthcare professionals' experiences, giving voice to their feelings,

difficulties, and coping strategies.

In keeping with qualitative research, the inquiry is open-ended and attempts to

professionals' experiences. A thorough knowledge of their lived experiences might be obtained

their data will be utilized.

considered carefully, including informed permission, confidentiality, and participant support.

assistance with walking.

better addressing patient autonomy.

research participants must be informed of the goals, dangers, and rights.

Utilizing study findings to promote patient welfare is known as beneficence; in this

treatment and representation of all research participants, irrespective of their experiences or

utmost importance while conducting research.

Ahmad, S., Brito, D., Khalid, N. & Ibrahim, M. (2023). Takutsubo

Cardiomyopathy. StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430798Links to

Lancet, 396(10267), 1951.

American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/autonomy-patients-right-choose-

in Health Care Research. International journal of preventive medicine, 12, 20.

StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470395/

dismiss the possibility of eradicating COVID-19: Comparisons with smallpox and

polioLinks to an external site. BMJ Global

Health, (8), e006810. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-006810

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