Answer 3 for NUR 550 Identify a data collection tool you could use for your research

Data collection is a crucial research phase that provides information for analysis to determine the feasibility of the proposed intervention. Surveys could be suitable for my research since quantitative data is needed to compare outcomes before and post-intervention. In clinical studies, implementation of quality improvement initiatives, and population health studies, survey research involves sending surveys (close-ended questions) to respondents (Houser & Oja, 2024). The data collected is then subjected to statistical analysis so that the researcher can draw informed conclusions.

Translational barriers could be employed to overcome barriers that may arise during data collection, such as poor data quality and resistance from some participants. These data collection barriers are typical when patients and other participants fear judgment and are concerned about data privacy (Al Edreesi, 2021). T2 research (translation to patients) is the best type to address data collection barriers. Its goal is to identify and analyze the optimal effects of an intervention or its relationship to the human condition or the environment (American College of Chest Physicians, 2024). Examining these connections requires adequate and accurate data, prompting the researcher to engage participants, explain the value of the research project, and address attitude issues or fears toward the project that can hamper participation.

The best way to provide an understanding of my translational research (translation to patients) is through stakeholder engagement and brief educational sessions. Such sessions can help to orient participants and other stakeholders needed for successful research. Face-to-face meetings would help to gather collaborative support since they would help to illustrate the research and outline the projected benefits while seeking essential resources and leadership support. Shah et al. (2022) advised researchers to abide by the established ethical guidelines, keep participants informed, and perform ongoing risk-benefit analyses to ensure the integrity of translational research. I would use similar methods along with secure data collection, storage, and sharing to abide by the integrity fundamentals of translational research.

References

Al Edreesi, T. (2021). Barriers for patient-reported data collection, exploring the challenges, and solutions. Journal of Health Informatics in Developing Countries, 15(1), 2021. https://www.jhidc.org/index.php/jhidc/article/view/307

American College of Chest Physicians. (2024). Translational research definitions. CHEST. https://www.chestnet.org/membership-and-community/grants/translational-research-definitions

Houser, J., & Oja, K. (2024). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence with navigate advantage access. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Shah, R. C., Hoyo, V., Moussatche, P., & Volkov, B. B. (2022). Improving quality and efficiency of translational research: Environmental scan of adaptive capacity and preparedness of Clinical and Translational Science Award Program hubs. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 7(1), e42. https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2022.423