A nurse researcher participated in a qualitative study regarding perception of arthritic pain in relation to functional abilities required for the role of parent. Findings revealed the theme of planning activities at pain-limited times of the day as a coping strategy. Use of this information in practice is an example of which process?
A) Analysis of research findings
B) Evaluation of research findings
C) Interpretation of research findings
D) Synthesis of research findings

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Interpretation of research findings is the process of making sense of the results of a research study and drawing conclusions about their meaning. In this case, the nurse researcher has interpreted the findings of the study to mean that planning activities at pain-limited times of the day is a coping strategy for parents with arthritis.

A Nurse Researcher Participated in a Qualitative Study Regarding Perception