NR 505 Week 3 Discussion – Quantitative Research – Collaboration Cafe

Chamberlain College of Nursing (CCN) refers to reliability as “the extent to which research instruments or questionnaires gather consistent information related to a variable” (2017). Having a reliable instrument makes it accurate. CCN states, “Validity is the degree to which the results of a study are accurate” (2017). In order for validity, all aspects of a concept need to be covered. A thorough review of the literature and questionnaires needs to be conducted for accuracy. In order to determine if a qualitative study is trustworthy, researchers must determine if all the information they are receiving from interviews or other forms of experiences is credible, dependable, confirmable, transferable, and authentic (CCN, 2017).

Much research has been done regarding the treatment of Dexamethasone versus Prednisolone when it comes to pediatric acute asthma exacerbation and the recurrence of emergency room visits. I have seen first-hand how effective taking Dexamethasone versus Prednisolone has had better outcomes for our patients and fewer readmissions to the hospital, thus allowing the pediatrician to follow up with care.

References:

Andrews, A. L., & Simpson, A. N. (2014). Dexamethasone may be a viable alternative to prednisone/Prednisolone for the treatment of acute asthma exacerbation in the pediatric emergency department. Evidence-Based Medicine, 19(5), 175. doi:10.1136/eb-2014-110006

Chamberlain College of Nursing. (2017). NR 505- Week 3. Critiquing and Reviewing the Literature. [Online lesson]. Downers Grove, IL: DeVry Education Group