Deck 25: Developing Complex Nursing Interventions Using Mixed Methods Research

Question 1

What is nursing intervention research?

A) Integrated process of developing,implementing, testing, and disseminating nursing interventions-particularly everyday interventions
B) Distinctive process of developing,implementing, testing, and disseminatin gnursing interventions-particularly everyday interventions
C) Integrated process of developing,implementing, testing, and disseminating nursing interventions-particularly complex interventions
D) Distinctive process of developing,implementing, testing, and disseminating nursing interventions-particularly complex interventions

Answer 1

Distinctive process of developing,implementing, testing, and disseminating nursing interventions-particularly complex interventions

Question 2

Several frameworks for developing and testing complex interventions have been proposed. In what phase does the pilot tests of the intervention occur?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 2

2

Question 3

Several frameworks for developing and testing complex interventions have been proposed. What phase does the controlled trial to assess efficacy occur?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 3

3

Question 4

Several frameworks for developing and testing complex interventions have been proposed. What phase do studies to assess effectiveness of interventions in real-world clinical settings rarely occur in nursing?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 5

Conceptualization and in-depth understanding of the problem and the target population are key issues in what phase of the framework?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 6

A mixed methods approach can strengthen the test of the intervention during what phase of a controlled trial?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 7

The preliminary intervention is tested usually using what type of research design?

A) Descriptive
B) Correlational
C) Experimental
D) Quasi-experimental

Question 8

Mixed methods are appropriate in all phases of an intervention project. Broadly speaking, the design is sequential, but each phase can involve the use of various mixed methods designs. What phase is qualitative design often given priority?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 9

There are several features of an ideal nursing intervention. What does salient mean in the ideal nursing intervention?

A) Addressing a pressing problem
B) Leading to improved client outcomes
C) Avoiding any adverse outcomes, burdens,or stress
D) Demonstrating sensitivity to various groups

Question 10

There are several features of an ideal nursing intervention. What is the term for when a nursing intervention can be tailored to local contexts?

A) Accessible
B) Acceptable
C) Adaptable
D) Readily disseminated

Question 11

There are several features of an ideal nursing intervention. What is the term for when it can be implemented in real-world settings and integrated into current models of care?

A) Conceptually sound
B) Cost-effective
C) Feasible
D) Developmentally appropriate

Question 12

What group of individuals does the common pitfall in intervention research of language barrier apply?

A) Participants who do not want to receive the intervention or participate in research
B) Participants who do not want to be randomized
C) Participants who do not adhere to protocols
D) Participants who drop out of the study

Question 13

What groups of individuals does the common pitfall in intervention research of lack of incentive apply?
"1) Participants who do not want to receive the intervention or participate in research"
"2) Participants who do not want to be randomized"
"3) Participants who do not adhere to protocols"
"4) Participants who drop out of the study"

A) 1, 2
B) 2, 3
C) 1, 4
D) 3, 4

Question 14

What groups of individuals does the common pitfall in intervention research of lack of trust apply? "
1) Participants who do not want to receive the intervention or participate in research" "
2) Participants who do not want to be randomized" "
3) Participants who do not adhere to protocols" "
4) Participants who drop out of the study"

A) 1, 2
B) 2, 3
C) 1, 4
D) 3, 4

Question 15

A common pitfall in intervention research for agents delivering the intervention is staff who do not want to recruit participants. What is a common cause for this pitfall?

A) Inadequate time
B) Strong commitment to the status quo
C) Inadequate training
D) Inadequate incentive to change

Question 16

A common pitfall in intervention research is for intervention agents who offer intervention to control group members and contaminate the research design. What is one common cause and contributor to this pitfall?

A) Low salience of problem
B) Misgivings about the intervention or about research more generally
C) Inadequate incentive to cooperate in the research design
D) Inability to forget intervention protocols when caring for non intervention patients

Question 17

There are several key issues, activities, and products of Phase I developmental work for nursing interventions. What is an example of a key issue?

A) Conceptualization of the problem
B) Critical synthesis of the relevant literature
C) Concept and theory development
D) Exploratory and descriptive research

Question 18

There are several key issues, activities, and products of Phase I developmental work for nursing interventions. What is an example of a product and outcome?

A) Building the intervention
B) Critical synthesis of the relevant literature
C) Concept and theory development
D) Preliminary identification of key outcomes

Question 19

What is a question to ask for which evidence can be sought in a literature review for the issue of conceptualizing the problem?

A) What it the content of other similar interventions?
B) Is the presence of certain types of components linked to better outcomes?
C) What is known about the nature and causes of this problem and possible solutions?
D) Are interventions general or individualized?

Question 20

What is a question to ask for which evidence can be sought in a literature review for the issue of making decisions about dose?

A) When have data for this type of intervention typically been controlled?
B) Does the literature suggest that effects deteriorate?
C) Does the literature suggest that there are delayed effects?
D)How intense have other similar interventions been?