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Putting It Together
**How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to provide a clearer understanding of the problem and potential solutions?**
**For this Discussion, reflect on an issue or problem outlined in the provided articles. Consider the relationship to a practice-focused question and the use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs. Explore how these two methods might work well together. Consider how a mixed methods approach supports evidence-based practice.**
**Resources**
****Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.****
****Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.****
**[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/modules/items/6589993)**
****To prepare:****
**·**
****Read and view the Learning Resources.****
**By Day 3 of Week 10**
**Post a response to the following prompts:**
**·**
****Evaluate a DNP QI project that used a mixed methods approach (choose from the list).****
**·**
****What was the relationship to the practice-focused question to the use of the quantitative and the qualitative results? (one paragraph)****
**·**
****What was the effectiveness of each? (one paragraph)****
**[Required Resources](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6589993)**
**· Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021).**
**_Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model & guidelines_ (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.**
**· Chapter 6, “Evidence of Appraisal: Research” (pp. 254–260)**
**[Required Reading for Topic: Studies](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6589993)**
**· Bangura, F. (2024).**
**[_Development and evaluation of a nurse practitioner–directed intentional rounding strategy, and its impact on decreasing falls in a veterans long-term care facility_ Links to an external site.](https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal1/dissertations-theses/development-evaluation-nurse-practitioner/docview/2954139015/sem-2?accountid=14872) (Publication No. 30991997) [Doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.**
**· Khoja, A., & Moosa, L. (2023).**
**[Impact of tailored interventions for patient safety (TIPS) to reduce fall ratesLinks to an external site.](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=rzh&AN=163143819&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s6527200).**
**_MEDSURG Nursing, 32_(2), 89–93.**
**· Tzeng, H.-M., & Yin, C.-Y. (2017).**
**[A multihospital survey on effective interventions to prevent hospital falls in adultsLinks to an external site.](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=rzh&AN=126865180&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s6527200).**
**_Nursing Economics, 35_(6), 304–313.**
**[Required Resources for Topic: Quality Improvement Project Assignment Options](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6589993)**
**· Frazier, M. C. (2023).**
**[_Examining the lived experience of secondary traumatic stress in emergency room nurses: A mixed methods study_ Links to an external site.](https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal1/dissertations-theses/examining-lived-experience-secondary-traumatic/docview/2919214242/sem-2?accountid=14872) (Publication No. 30816304) [Doctoral dissertation, Saint Louis University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.**
**· Karamichos, S. (2023).**
**[_The professional identity of the nurse practitioner: A mixed methods study_ Links to an external site.](https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal1/dissertations-theses/professional-identity-nurse-practitioner-mixed/docview/2848659726/sem-2?accountid=14872) (Publication No. 30634134) [Doctoral dissertation, Oklahoma City University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.**
**· Medina, M. (2024).**
**[_Implementing motivational interviewing to improve medication adherence: A staff education project_ Links to an external site.](https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15450) (Publication No. Order No. 30992260) [Doctoral dissertation, Walden University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15450**
**· Rampersad, M. (2023).**
**[_Oncology nurses, compassion fatigue and general health: A mixed-methods study_ Links to an external site.](https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/11819). Walden University. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/11819/**
**·**
****Document:** Simons, A. (2023).**
**[_Executive summary: Quality improvement initiative reducing orthopedic surgical site infections through nasal decolonization_](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/files/12681594?wrap=1) [Download Executive summary: Quality improvement initiative reducing orthopedic surgical site infections through nasal decolonization](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/files/12681594/download?download_frd=1). Walden University.**
**## week10Discussion8211.docx**
Putting It Together
**How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to provide a clearer understanding of the problem and potential solutions?**
**For this Discussion, reflect on an issue or problem outlined in the provided articles. Consider the relationship to a practice-focused question and the use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs. Explore how these two methods might work well together. Consider how a mixed methods approach supports evidence-based practice.**
**Resources**
****Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.****
****Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.****
**[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/modules/items/6589993)**
****To prepare:****
**·**
****Read and view the Learning Resources.****
**By Day 3 of Week 10**
**Post a response to the following prompts:**
**·**
****Evaluate a DNP QI project that used a mixed methods approach (choose from the list).****
**·**
****What was the relationship to the practice-focused question to the use of the quantitative and the qualitative results? (one paragraph)****
**·**
****What was the effectiveness of each? (one paragraph)****
**[Required Resources](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6589993)**
**· Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021).**
**_Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model & guidelines_ (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.**
**· Chapter 6, “Evidence of Appraisal: Research” (pp. 254–260)**
**[Required Reading for Topic: Studies](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6589993)**
**· Bangura, F. (2024).**
**[_Development and evaluation of a nurse practitioner–directed intentional rounding strategy, and its impact on decreasing falls in a veterans long-term care facility_ Links to an external site.](https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal1/dissertations-theses/development-evaluation-nurse-practitioner/docview/2954139015/sem-2?accountid=14872) (Publication No. 30991997) [Doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.**
**· Khoja, A., & Moosa, L. (2023).**
**[Impact of tailored interventions for patient safety (TIPS) to reduce fall ratesLinks to an external site.](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=rzh&AN=163143819&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s6527200).**
**_MEDSURG Nursing, 32_(2), 89–93.**
**· Tzeng, H.-M., & Yin, C.-Y. (2017).**
**[A multihospital survey on effective interventions to prevent hospital falls in adultsLinks to an external site.](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=rzh&AN=126865180&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s6527200).**
**_Nursing Economics, 35_(6), 304–313.**
**[Required Resources for Topic: Quality Improvement Project Assignment Options](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6589993)**
**· Frazier, M. C. (2023).**
**[_Examining the lived experience of secondary traumatic stress in emergency room nurses: A mixed methods study_ Links to an external site.](https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal1/dissertations-theses/examining-lived-experience-secondary-traumatic/docview/2919214242/sem-2?accountid=14872) (Publication No. 30816304) [Doctoral dissertation, Saint Louis University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.**
**· Karamichos, S. (2023).**
**[_The professional identity of the nurse practitioner: A mixed methods study_ Links to an external site.](https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal1/dissertations-theses/professional-identity-nurse-practitioner-mixed/docview/2848659726/sem-2?accountid=14872) (Publication No. 30634134) [Doctoral dissertation, Oklahoma City University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.**
**· Medina, M. (2024).**
**[_Implementing motivational interviewing to improve medication adherence: A staff education project_ Links to an external site.](https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15450) (Publication No. Order No. 30992260) [Doctoral dissertation, Walden University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15450**
**· Rampersad, M. (2023).**
**[_Oncology nurses, compassion fatigue and general health: A mixed-methods study_ Links to an external site.](https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/11819). Walden University. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/11819/**
**·**
****Document:** Simons, A. (2023).**
**[_Executive summary: Quality improvement initiative reducing orthopedic surgical site infections through nasal decolonization_](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/files/12681594?wrap=1) [Download Executive summary: Quality improvement initiative reducing orthopedic surgical site infections through nasal decolonization](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/163557/files/12681594/download?download_frd=1). Walden University.**