Studies and research should go through a critical review process to determine their usefulness, reliability, and validity (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019). The ability to replicate similar results and the evaluation of intervention efficacy define a study design’s dependability. A research study’s validity is confirmed by confirming the study’s correctness as well as the accuracy of the measuring techniques used. The degree of validity is determined by how closely the findings correspond to reality and whether the researchers employed the most effective research methodologies (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019).
The reliability of this study, as demonstrated in the paper I used on the effective deployment of QBL, can be easily replicated in any facility. The intervention was successful in demonstrating that using QBL rather than EBL was advantageous in terms of raising awareness and tracking blood loss. The findings revealed that while QBL was very effective in the early diagnosis and treatment of PPH, it was not more effective than EBL. This study also demonstrated that the same results could be obtained by simply repeating the process. According to the study’s validity, the subjects were chosen at random using a criterion that took into account moms with similar demographics (Coviello et al., 2019). Using high-quality data that can be measured, accurate, and validated, the results before and after deployment were compared. By analyzing the evidence you chose to include in a study using the definitions of reliability and validity, you can ensure the data is correct and your participation in our EBP project will be effective.
Distinguish between reliability and validity in research design. Using a translational research article from your graphic organizer, analyze the methods and results sections to discuss reliability and validity as it relates to the translational research. Include the permalink to the article in your reference.
Re: Topic 4 DQ 1
Studies or research should go through a critical appraisal process in which the study is evaluated for validity, reliability and applicability (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019). Reliability of a research design is the assessment of the intervention whether the intervention worked and the ability to reproduce similar results. Validity of a research study is verifying the study is accurate and the methods used to measure are accurate as well. Validity is ensuring the results are close to the truth and did the researchers conduct the study using the best research methods (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019).
The reliability of this study could easily be replicated in any facility, as I mentioned in the article about effective QBL implementation. The intervention was successful in demonstrating that the use of QBL vs. EBL was effective in raising blood loss awareness and monitoring. The results did not show that QBL was more effective than EBL in the early assessment and treatment of PPH. This research also revealed that this process can be replicated and produce similar results. The study’s validity revealed that the subjects were chosen at random using a criterion of similar maternal demographics (Coviello et al., 2019). The results were compared before and after implantation using high-quality data that is measurable, accurate, and verifiable. Using the definitions of reliability and validity can help you evaluate the evidence you choose to use in a study to ensure the data is correct and you will succeed in our EBP project.
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References
Coviello, E., Iqbal, S., Kawakita, T., Chornock, R., Cheney, M., Desale, S., & Fries, M. (2019). Effect of implementing quantitative blood loss assessment at the time of delivery. American Journal of Perinatology, 36(13), 1332–1336. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1688823
Melnyk, B. M., PhD, RN. APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, & Fineout-Overholt, E., PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN. (2019). Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing& Healthcare A Guide to Best Practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
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Hello,
This is very insightful. Studies or research should go through a critical appraisal process in which the study’s validity, reliability, and applicability are evaluated. Validity and reliability are terms used to assess the quality of research processes (Keogh et al., 2019). The two approaches indicate how well a technique, method, or statistical test measures what is being studied during the research process. The validity of a statistical measure is more concerned with its accuracy, whereas the reliability of a given measure is concerned with its consistency. The extent to which statistical results can be reproduced if the research is repeated under similar conditions is also referred to as reliability (Coviello et al., 2019). The extent to which the study results measure what they are expected to measure, on the other hand, is referred to as validity (Rose & Johnson, 2020). Validity can also be used to determine how well the results correspond to previously established theories as well as other measures within the same concept.
References
Keogh, J. W., Cox, A., Anderson, S., Liew, B., Olsen, A., Schram, B., & Furness, J. (2019). Reliability and validity of clinically accessible smartphone applications to measure joint range of motion: A systematic review. PloS one, 14(5), e0215806. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0215806
Rose, J., & Johnson, C. W. (2020). Contextualizing reliability and validity in qualitative research: toward more rigorous and trustworthy qualitative social science in leisure research. Journal of Leisure Research, 51(4), 432-451. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00222216.2020.1722042
Coviello, E., Iqbal, S., Kawakita, T., Chornock, R., Cheney, M., Desale, S., & Fries, M. (2019). Effect of implementing quantitative blood loss assessment at the time of delivery. American Journal of Perinatology, 36(13), 1332–1336. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1688823
Re: Topic 4 DQ 1
In research, data findings must be valid and credible; therefore, reliability and validity are measurements applied to ensure this goal is achieved. Reliability is consistency in measurement when measured repeatedly using different methods or sample groups (Sileyew, 2019). Reliable measures are those with low chance of errors. Whereas validity is defined as the accuracy of the measurement (Sileyew, 2019). High reliability means the measurement is valid.
The translational study I selected for my EBP project focused on the effects of a structured educational program as it relates to hypertension. The program consisted of specific educational topics regarding hypertension, dietary modifications and encouragement of exercising. A multicenter randomized trial was employed in the design of this study which included a total of 256 participants in 13 centers who were randomly assigned to two groups. Group one (intervention) received immediate patient education regarding blood pressure control and group two (control) received patient education six months later. Both groups were assessed after six and 12 months. In group one the office and home systolic blood pressure decreased significantly after six months in comparison to group two as reflected by p<0.01 (Perl et al., 2016). According to Perl et al. (2016), this study has provided statistically significant evidence that patients who participate in a multifaceted educational program will manage hypertensive disease more effectively than patients who do not because of center-specific standards of care. This was demonstrated in the potential differences in blood pressure between the two groups reflecting the significant impact of the educational program (Perl et al., 2016).
References
Perl, S., Niederl, E., Kos, C., Mrak, P., Ederer, H., Rakovac, I., Beck, P., Kraler, E., Stoff, I., Klima, G., Pieske, B. M., Pieber, T. R., & Zweiker, R. (2015). Randomized evaluation of the effectiveness of a structured educational program for patients with essential hypertension. American Journal of Hypertension, 29(7), 866-872. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajh/hpv186
Sileyew, K. J. (2019). Research design and methodology. Abu-Taieh, E., El Mouatasim, A. & Al Hadid, I. H. (Eds.) Cyberspace. IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.85731
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This is insightful. In research, data findings must be valid and credible; therefore, reliability and validity are measurements applied to ensure this goal is achieved. While undertaking research processes, it is essential to consider validity and reliability. Validity and reliability are concepts applied to evaluate the quality of the research process (Klima et al., 2015). The two concepts show how well a technique, method, or the test measures something in the research process. Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure while validity may refer to the accuracy of the measure. High reliability means the measurement is valid (Pietrabissa et al., 2020). The translational study I selected for my EBP project focused on the effects of a structured educational program as it relates to hypertension. Reliability may also refer to the extent to which the statistical results can be reproduced in case the research is repeated under similar conditions. To ensure accuracy in the research process, there is the need for the researchers to consider both the validity and reliability (Fuller et al., 2020).
