Sanford, J., Townsend-Rocchicciolli, J., Horigan, A., & Hall, P. (2011). A process of decision making by caregivers of family members with heart failure. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(1), 55-70.
In order to describe the procedure used to make decisions by caregivers of heart failure patients, data had to be collected using an investigative procedure. This included three steps namely analysis of trials, execution of reviews and compiling of data.
The authors reported that their data collection and analysis techniques were reliable and sufficiently credible. This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that they used a well-designed procedure and an analysis which was planned in advance.
The report revealed that the position of a patient is determined by two factors. They are at home since they have not gone to seek treatment or they have just been discharged. Those who have been discharged are under strict home care.
The comprehensive process of decision-making used in post-treatment care of victims has been fully described. There are several challenges faced in caring for heart failure patients. Decisions are validated before they are finally made. This is in accordance with Sanford et al (2011) observation that multi-method approaches are the best for doing evaluative research.
The data was analyzed using a simple theoretical framework. The framework was limited in terms of preference. This meant that all the findings were analyzed but keen attention was paid to the major aspects of heart failure. The charts used were developed by outstanding scholars. There was no application of special data analysis software. This was not necessary since the machines used recorded every ground detail of the issue (Sanford et al., 2011).
The information has been presented in a very meaningful order using graphs and charts. However, some of the data presented in the charts and graphs may not be understood easily due to detailed content.
The conclusions on the heart failure problem are adequate in the study. The authors have not depicted any biased information because they have used real-time findings to report heart failure.
Schwarz, K., Mion, P., Hudock, D., & Litman, G. (2007). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled study. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(1), 18-26.
Data was collected through a follow-up of nurses who were monitoring their patients by use of the telephone. The progress of the patients was tracked to give factual findings.
Telephone monitoring was done in very timely durations to minimize errors. The responses gathered from patients or their caregivers were screened against standard expectations (Schwarz et al., 2007). Cases of manipulation were therefore significantly reduced. The medical instruments used were all inspected and approved by the ministry of health services
The major limitation was the complicated technique of collecting data and tracking the recovery of heart failure patients at the same time. This could be reduced by using information aggregation while tracking patients’ progress.
The distribution of heart failure cases among different ages in a population has been reported to be rampant among the elderly compared to the youth (Schwarz et al., 2007)
The report highlights interventions that should be taken when heart failure patients lose their stability while at home. Some of the variables used included body temperatures, heartbeat and pulse rate.
There were no inferential tests employed in the analysis of the findings of the study. The use of the tests was invalidated by the fact that the variables involved were facts. Typical researchers do not test facts. They present their views by acknowledging what has been proven.
The report presents information in a relatively meaningful and direct language. Recommendations for future research have been included. There is a detailed use of graphic illustrations to improve understanding.
References
Sanford, J., Townsend-Rocchicciolli, J., Horigan, A., & Hall, P. (2011). A process of decision making by caregivers of family members with heart failure. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(1), 55-70.
Schwarz, K., Mion, P., Hudock, D., & Litman, G. (2007). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled study. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(1), 18-26.