AIIMS Raipur lecturer 2021
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A study on the live experiences of COVID-19 patients admitted in Intensive Care Units, is an example of:

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Explanation

  • Phenomenological research is a qualitative method focused on understanding the essence of a lived experience from the perspective of the participants.
  • The study's goal—to explore the 'live experiences' of ICU patients—perfectly aligns with the core purpose of phenomenology.
  • It seeks to uncover the meaning and structure of this specific human experience, not to measure variables, test interventions, or track outcomes over time.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: A cohort design is a quantitative, longitudinal study that follows a group over time to measure the incidence of an outcome and its association with risk factors.
  • Option B: Historical research involves the analysis of past events using sources like documents, records, and artifacts.
  • Option D: A time series design is a quasi-experimental approach that involves collecting quantitative data at multiple, regular intervals to identify trends, often before and after an intervention.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: Use the key finding related to Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research Designs to guide bedside assessment, documentation, and the next nursing action.
  • Understanding the patient's subjective experience in the ICU is crucial for providing holistic, compassionate nursing care that addresses not just physical needs but also psychological and emotional trauma.
  • Findings from phenomenological studies can inform changes in ICU environments, improve communication protocols with patients and families, and lead to better support for conditions like Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).
  • What if? If the study's goal was to compare the mortality rate between ventilated and non-ventilated COVID-19 patients in the ICU over one year, the appropriate design would be a cohort study, as it is designed to compare outcomes in different exposure groups over time.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the core purpose of the study described in the stem. The key phrase is 'live experiences'.
  • Recognize that 'live experiences' or 'lived experiences' is the central focus and defining characteristic of phenomenological research.
  • Evaluate the other options to confirm they do not fit. A cohort study tracks a group over time for outcomes. Historical research examines past events. A time-series design measures data points over time, often around an intervention.
  • Note that cohort and time-series designs are quantitative, whereas the study's goal (understanding experiences) is qualitative.
  • Conclude that only phenomenological research is designed to explore the subjective essence of an experience, making it the correct answer.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research Designs
  • Stem keywords: live experiences, COVID-19 patients, Intensive Care Units, study
  • Lead-in keywords: is an example of
  • Clinical cues: The phrase 'live experiences' is the most significant cue, pointing directly to a qualitative, phenomenological approach.
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 NursingResearch Suresh Sharma 5e Part 1 pp. 183-185, 182-184

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