Introduction
Qualitative research takes into account multiple research methods and measures the veracity of an identifiable concept. The review herein is in respect of the concept of burnout versus the quality of care wherein the paper critically appraises a research paper. As analyzed, the key area includes data structure and the overall evidentiary quality of the paper, whereby it is key to justify the position adopted by the authors.
Phenomenon Identification
The qualitative research interrogates the concept of burnout and excessive workload among healthcare workers in the care environment. It is a relevant interrogation to nursing because it informs the quality of care administered to patients. Moreover, the question of the safety of the patients is determined from the sobriety in the mind of the nurse, and this then hinges the conclusion of its relevance to nursing. In any case in it is relevant because it addresses the concept of fatigue to the nurse and incidental illnesses for which the nurse may interact in the course of care delivery. Depression remains one of the key manifestations of burn out.
Structure of the study
The research question is not definable process because it relates to diverse concepts that contribute to the overall conclusion. In any case, no qualitative test can be invoked to bolster the position asserted. It is not a process but is a case study that yields a conclusion based on trends and respondents’ responses. Invariably, the case study is specific because it identifies the target wherein the author reiterates that the study adopts an analysis of 245 Medicare nurses. In contrast, the target is the primary care nurse. The position of this appraisal is that the nature of the concept under investigation requires a case study that considers the multiple diverse experiences of primary caregivers. The method of a review is thus sufficient to the extent that the evidence is verifiable. Nurses agree that they were dissatisfied with their jobs, some owing to the burnout, which they agree on affects the quality of health care. The paper notably undertakes a comparative study of nurses not in primary care, and this then bolsters the position because there is an apparent application of comparisons. Evidence in statistics is also relevant, wherein 34% of hospital nurses reported burn out. In any case, the qualitative paper overall seeks to draw a nexus between the burnout and the quality of care, and to this extent, only a review of one variable against the other as exhibited by multiple persons in the cohort of study becomes the most suitable option, and it is indeed what the author adopts.
The assumption that the paper adopts from the onset is that the concept under interrogation is global, and this is the bias occasioned. In respect of whether there are any correlations with the concept and the ultimate link as to the quality of care, it is the position herein that there is no indication of any general assumptions that are apparent in the qualitative paper. Arguably, determination of any bias is made from the declaration in the abstract of the research and the introductory part because they define the scope and scope shall be measurable against perspectives held by the authors(s) and those concepts under investigation.
A myriad of respondents are in the study class, wherein the authors explicitly indicate that the methods used include interviews and questionnaires. Therefore the subjects are primary care nurses and experts and hence fall squarely within the ambit of the phenomenon of interest.
Data Collection
In respect of consent, the paper is silent on consent; it is just to assume that because part of the paper relies on a review of existing data as well as the questionnaires, consent was acquired because only a willing respondent is agreeable to answering the questionnaire. Moreover, only a willing respondent agrees to a qualitative interview.
Data Analysis
The data dimensions can logically be followed wherein the research incorporates a table that adequately and easily demonstrates the results between the multiple variables of the study. The distinction of burn out, workload, as well as patient safety and quality of care are descriptively depicted, and this prevents any risks of misinterpretation. Conciseness is key to the analysis process. The author adopts other researchers’ position and their experiences and demonstrates the position and experiences of primary care providers. The meta-analysis was undertaken also shows that there is a link in work overload and fatigue, and this is demonstrative from the questionnaire responses. Respondents posit that there is an abundance of frustration owing to a lack of sufficient rest and long working hours. The situation of sleeping at work was a common thread by the respondents under stuffy. The Overload and quality care are demonstratively referenced, and this thus demonstrates the link between the variable and the overall result under investigation, which is the impact it has on quality care. To this end, it is the position herein that the paper adequately captures the respondents’ position. Suffice to note that the paper is actuated regarding existing literature as well as past studies that then area compared to an existing position. The overall study measures matters such as the works schedules wherein the respondents respond to primary indicators. The research adequately demonstrates a link of the results attained and other literature that includes literature on the place of burnout and job satisfaction.
Conclusion
The author of the paper adopts an approach to qualitative research that is reflective of good research because, after the read, it is apparent to the reader that there is a correlation between the final literature position and the evidence adduced in the text. The use of interviews and questionnaires was a notable aspect. The position is that it indeed conforms to the basic elements of qualitative research. Data is adequately and graphically articulated, which aids the reader in a visual appreciation. The position that burnout is inversely proportional to the quality of care is a just conclusion. The higher the burnout, the lower the quality of care.