Question

Question 1: Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms and identify four (4) methodological approaches used in each.

Question 2: Discuss the difference between parametric and non-parametric statistics and provide four (4) examples of parametric statistical tests and the equivalent non-parametric statistical tests.

Question 3: Discuss the role of clinical terminologies, such as SnoMed CT, in the development of Healthcare informatics.

Question 4: Describe four (4) potential benefits of healthcare informatics and how these may impact on nursing care.

(All 500 words each)

Answer 1

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

​​​​​​ It is the process of collecting and analysing numerical data, widely used in natural and social sciences

Eg. 1. Descriptive research

2. Correlational research

3. Experimental research

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

I​​​​​t is process of collecting and analysing non numerical data ( text, video, audio ), commonly used in humanities.

Eg. 1. Grounded theory

2. Ethnography

3. Action research

4. Narrative research

2. PARAMETRIC STATISTICS

They are based on assumption about the distribution of Population from which sample are taken

Eg. Students T test, ANOVA test

NON PARAMETRIC STATISTICS

It is based on data collected from sample that does not follow specific distribution

Eg. Chi- square, Fishers exact test, Mann Whitney test, Kruskal Willis test.

3. ROLE OF CLINICAL TERMINOLOGY

1. Enhance consistency in clinical data
2. Enables key concept electronic health records inquiry
3. Expedites knowledge base response to potential emergency situations
4. Enhance clinical information exchange among health care members
5. Less unstructured text

4. BENEFITS OF HEALTH INFORMATICS

1. Cost reduction
2. Comprehensive maimtance of electronic patient record
3. Patient empowerment
4. Enhanced coordination

Impact on nursing

1. Ability to track staffing
2. To know about work flow
3. Easy access for early communication
4. Care coordination
5. Reduce written documentation
6. Enhance more time towards patient care