EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT- PART 1- IDENTIFYING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES 

EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT- PART 1- IDENTIFYING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES

Matrix Worksheet Template

 Use this document to complete Part 1 of the Module 2 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 1: Identifying Research Methodologies.

Full citation of the selected article	Article #1	Article #2	Article #3	Article #4
	Gbollie, E. F., Bantjes, J., Jarvis, L., Swandevelder, S., du Plessis, J., Shadwell, R., Davids, C., Gerber, R., Holland, N., & Hunt, X. (2023). Intention to use Digital Mental Health Solutions: A cross-sectional survey of university students attitudes and perceptions toward online therapy, mental health apps, and Chatbots. DIGITAL HEALTH, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231216559	Liu, P. L., Ye, J. F., Ao, H. S., Sun, S., Zheng, Y., Li, Q., Feng, G. C., Wang, H., & Zhao, X. (2023). Effects of electronic personal health information technology on American Women’s cancer screening behaviors mediated through cancer worry: Differences and similarities between 2017 and 2020. DIGITAL HEALTH, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231185271	Manning, S. E., Wang, H., Dwibedi, N., Shen, C., Wiener, R. C., Findley, P. A., Mitra, S., & Sambamoorthi, U. (2023). Association of multimorbidity with the use of Health Information Technology. DIGITAL HEALTH, 9, 205520762311637. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231163797	Pedersen, E. R., & Sudzina, F. (2023). Relationship between citizens’ perspective on digital health and underlying health risks. DIGITAL HEALTH, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231191045
Why you chose this article and/or how it relates to the clinical issue of interest (include a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest)	This article was selected because it is centered on the use of technology in chronic care. It is related to the clinical issues of interest as it details aspects of technology use in the comprehensive management of persons with chronic illnesses. In the pursuit of high-quality mental healthcare, research plays a role in informing novel evidence-based approaches to managing these illnesses. An ethical justification for these research processes is the mutual trust between caregivers and their clients. Caregivers reserve the ethical obligation to do good to their clients.	This article was selected because it is based on technology use in chronic care. It details how health information technologies have been used in contemporary healthcare, including preventive care, as seen in cancer screening. An ethical justification of this study is the use of health technologies in health promotion and preservation. This is a demonstration of caregivers’ commitment to bettering the health of their clients per the principle of beneficence.	This article was selected because it is based on technology use in chronic care. It is related to the clinical issue of interest as it details the utility of health information technologies (HIT)by persons with chronic illnesses. An ethical justification of this study is the need for judicious provision of healthcare across all communities. Caregivers have the moral and ethical obligation to treat their clients equally. HIT provides a pathway towards equality in care in persons with multimorbidities as it lessens the need for physical visitations to the hospitals.	This article was selected because it is based on technology use in chronic care. It is related to the clinical issue of interest as it explores the degree of alignment of various HITs with communities’ needs and wants. In this respect, it provides a pathway for enhancing the adoption of these technologies. An ethical justification of this study is its resolve to protect the welfare of communities, even in the wake of emerging technologies. This is per the ethical principle of beneficence.
Brief description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article	This study was aimed at exploring university students’ attitudes and perceptions towards health information technologies utilized in mental healthcare.	This study aimed to investigate the relationship between electronic personal health information use and cancer screening behaviors among American women and further examine its role in cancer worry.	The study was aimed at examining the association between HIT use among adults and multimorbidity.	The study was aimed at examining how citizens perceive HIT and how underlying health risks influence their perceptions.
Brief description of the research methodology used: Be sure to identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific.	This research is a quantitative study employing the cross-sectional survey methodology. University students from four universities completed an online survey assessing their perception of the use of digital mental health solutions.	This research is a quantitative study. Secondary analysis was conducted on survey data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS to ascertain the relationship between cancer screening behaviors and the use of electronic personal health information.	This research is a quantitative study employing the cross-sectional study design. Data was obtained from HINTS and analyzed to reveal the association between multimorbidity and HITs.	The research is quantitative research utilizing online surveys to draw its findings. Data from these online surveys were analyzed using linear regression models.
A brief description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles you selected.	This methodology allows for the generalization of findings as it utilizes a large sample. This method is also reliable and valid as it drew its findings from anonymous self-report surveys and utilized a range of instruments to restrict this data.	This methodology allows for the generalization of findings as it utilizes a large sample size. This methodology is valid and reliable as it utilized several statistical analytical methods to eliminate any form of bias in the final data.	This methodology allows for the generalization of findings as it utilizes a large sample size. It maintains validity and reliability as its findings were obtained from nationally available HINTs. The data collection instrument was also refined using a four-pronged model that eliminated other variables such as age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status.	This methodology allows for the generalization of findings as it utilizes a large sample size. Its validity and reliability were assured as it utilized anonymous self-report surveys, thus eliminating any form of bias.
General Notes/Comments	This study reveals the willingness of the younger population to engage in digital health solutions. As the global burden of mental health illnesses increases, these technologies are better positioned to bridge the apparent gaps in chronic care (Fan & Zhao, 2022).	This study revealed the nexus between cancer screening behaviors, subsequent worry, and electronic personal health information technologies. The worry about cancer was shown to mediate cancer screening and, consequently, the use of APIs. These findings provide the groundwork for health promotion targeting various cancers across communities. As global healthcare approaches tend towards preventive care, such technologies will become valuable in fronting various screening programs.	This study revealed that adults aged 65 years and above are highly unlikely to use HIT. Notwithstanding, there were consensual findings of the significance of these technologies in health preservation. This warrants educative approaches for these populations to enhance their adoption of such technologies.	The study revealed that the degree of adoption of various HITs will be dependent on their alignment with patients’ and caregivers’ needs. This study gives an insight into how to optimize technology use in chronic care. Their ability to enhance the efficiency of care processes and information flow makes them valuable when managing patients with chronic illnesses (Samal et al., 2021).

Resource Synthesis

The selected articles are centered on aspects of chronic care. There is a consensual finding on the need for integrating health information technologies in the conventional management of chronic illnesses. Fan & Zhao (2022) explores chronic illnesses and the implications of the growing prevalence of these illnesses to healthcare resources across the globe. Samal et al. (2021) also weigh in on the relevance of technological advances in chronic care. These articles complement the articles appraised by demonstrating how significant health information technologies are in the perpetuation of effective chronic care. Integral to chronic care approaches is the use of evidence-based care. An important step in the adoption of evidence-based approaches and best practices supported by literature is making a clinical inquiry into clinical areas where a change process is warranted. Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2018) provide a framework for making clinical inquiries. Findings from this resource can help clinicians identify best practices that can help advance chronic care. Hoe & Hoare (2012) also detail a research methodology that can help inform quality improvement in healthcare. Per these findings, quantitative approaches are faster-focused and more acceptable in understanding aspects of the social world and can thus be used to inform improvement measures in chronic care.

 References

Fan, K., & Zhao, Y. (2022). Mobile health technology: A novel tool in chronic disease management. Intelligent Medicine, 2(1), 41–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imed.2021.06.003

Gbollie, E. F., Bantjes, J., Jarvis, L., Swandevelder, S., du Plessis, J., Shadwell, R., Davids, C., Gerber, R., Holland, N., & Hunt, X. (2023). Intention to use digital mental health solutions: A cross-sectional survey of university students attitudes and perceptions toward online therapy, mental health apps, and Chatbots. Digital Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231216559

Hoe, J., & Hoare, Z. (2012). Understanding quantitative research: Part 1. Nursing Standard, 27(15), 52–57. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2012.12.27.15.52.c9485

Liu, P. L., Ye, J. F., Ao, H. S., Sun, S., Zheng, Y., Li, Q., Feng, G. C., Wang, H., & Zhao, X. (2023). Effects of electronic personal health information technology on American women’s cancer screening behaviors mediated through cancer worry: Differences and similarities between 2017 and 2020. Digital Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231185271

Manning, S. E., Wang, H., Dwibedi, N., Shen, C., Wiener, R. C., Findley, P. A., Mitra, S., & Sambamoorthi, U. (2023). Association of multimorbidity with the use of health information technology. Digital Health, 9, 205520762311637. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231163797

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Chapter 2, “Asking Compelling Clinical Questions.” In Evidence-based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare A Guide to Best Practice (4th ed., pp. 33–54). essay, Wolters Kluwer.

Pedersen, E. R., & Sudzina, F. (2023). Relationship between citizens’ perspective on digital health and underlying health risks. Digital Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231191045

Samal, L., Fu, H. N., Camara, D. S., Wang, J., Bierman, A. S., & Dorr, D. A. (2021). Health information technology to improve care for people with multiple chronic conditions. Health Services Research, 56(S1), 1006–1036. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.13860

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In this Assignment, you will identify clinical areas of interest and inquiry and practice searching for research in support of maintaining or changing these practices. You will also analyze this research to compare research methodologies employed.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. Keep in mind that the clinical issue you identify for your research will stay the same for the entire course.

Based on the clinical issue of interest and using keywords related to the clinical issue of interest, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles related to your clinical issue of interest. You should not be using systematic reviews for this assignment; select original research articles.
Review the results of your peer-reviewed research and reflect on the process of using an unfiltered database to search for peer-reviewed research.
Reflect on the types of research methodologies contained in the four relevant peer-reviewed articles you selected.
Part 1: Identifying Research Methodologies

After reading each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, use the Matrix Worksheet template to analyze the methodologies applied in each of the four peer-reviewed articles. Your analysis should include the following:

The full citation of each peer-reviewed article in APA format.
A brief (1-paragraph) statement explaining why you chose this peer-reviewed article and/or how it relates to your clinical issue of interest, including a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest.
A brief (1-2 paragraph) description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article.
A brief (1-2 paragraph) description of the research methodology used. Be sure to identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific.
A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles you selected.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 3
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