This assignment is a presentation and critically assessed reflection on the article “Self-care agency and perceived health among people using advanced medical technology at home” by Fex et al. and its relevance to clinical nursing practice. Ethical aspects concerning development and research work are taken into consideration. Strengths and weaknesses of the study are illuminated plus analysed. As a conclusion the contribution to nursing practice is evaluated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Presentation of the article
- Relevance in the clinical nursing practice
- Critical assessment of the article
- Strength and weaknesses
- Ethical aspects
- Contributions to clinical nursing practice
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment presents a critical analysis of the research article "Self-care agency and perceived health among people using advanced medical technology at home" by Fex et al. The objective is to assess the relevance of the study to clinical nursing practice, considering ethical aspects, strengths, and weaknesses of the research design. The assignment also aims to evaluate the study's contribution to the field of nursing practice.
- Relevance of the study to clinical nursing practice
- Ethical considerations in research
- Strengths and weaknesses of the study design
- Contribution of the study to nursing practice
- Impact of aging population on health care
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides background information on the study's context and the growing need for home-based healthcare for chronically ill individuals. The presentation of the article summarizes the study's design, methods, and key findings. The study used a quantitative approach to examine self-care agency and perceived health among individuals using advanced medical technology (AMT) at home. The findings highlight the positive influence of social contacts, life satisfaction, and knowledge about AMT on self-care agency and perceived health.
The critical assessment of the article analyzes the study's strengths and weaknesses, focusing on the research design, data collection methods, and ethical considerations. The discussion highlights the importance of using appropriate research designs, ensuring data validity and reliability, and considering ethical implications in research.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This assignment focuses on the key concepts of self-care agency, perceived health, advanced medical technology (AMT), and home-based healthcare for chronically ill individuals. The assignment also explores the ethical considerations surrounding research involving vulnerable populations, the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research designs, and the impact of an aging population on the healthcare system.
- Quote paper
- Annina Grimm (Author), 2014, Nursing. Evidence-based activities and research methodology, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/287171
