Using Reflexive Thinking to Establish Rigor in Qualitative Research
Discussion
Effective strategical use of reflexive thinking takes concerted effort. Both time and space are essential to applying reflexive thinking throughout the qualitative research process. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: METHODS Source Type: research
Application of a Frailty Modeling Approach to Correlated Breastfeeding Duration Data
Discussion
Shared frailty models can be used in other research areas in the presence of correlated time-to-event data. Model selection depends on the assumption of PH, the specification of the baseline hazard function, and also the study purpose. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: METHODS Source Type: research
Use of Web-Based Parent–Adolescent Health Promotion Program Among Puerto Ricans
This study uses data from a randomized controlled trial designed to examine the long-term effectiveness of Cuídalos. Parents were recruited from community-based and school sites throughout Puerto Rico and randomly assigned to a web-based, parent–adolescent sexual communication (n = 245) or a physical activity (n = 247) program. Parents were instructed to complete the two-session program within 1 week and had access to the program for a period of 3 months. Outcomes in this secondary analysis were the number of log-ins and self-reported access during the 3-month period. Reasons for not accessing the program after the 3-mo...
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: HEALTH EQUITY RESEARCH SERIES Source Type: research
Construct Validity of the Multi-Source Interference Task to Examine Attention in Heart Failure
Discussion
Construct validity of the MSIT was supported, in part, among patients with HF. The MSIT is a sensitive measure of detecting worse directed attention among patients with HF compared with healthy adults. The preliminary findings support the use of the MSIT as a measure of directed attention in HF. Confirmation is warranted for current findings in larger samples. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Relationship of Mothers’ Mental and Physical Health to Characteristics of Mothers and Their Children With Developmental Disabilities
Discussion
Sleep health assessment may be beneficial when providing care to families of children with DDs. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
