Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing statements from a research study.
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Rationale:
"Few studies exist to guide wound care in clients with pressure injuries."— Problem statement
🔵 A problem statement identifies a gap in knowledge, practice, or evidence, which this sentence clearly does.
🔵 It points out a lack of research, indicating the need for study on wound care in pressure injuries.
🔵 Problem statements describe why the study is necessary, not what the study will specifically do.
🔵 This statement sets up justification for further research by highlighting a clinical deficiency.
🔵 Therefore, it functions as a classic problem statement, not purpose or hypothesis.
"This study will prove manuka honey is superior to saline." — Neither
🔵 This is not a proper problem or purpose statement because it expresses bias and assumes the outcome before the research is conducted.
🔵 Research statements must be neutral and must not imply predetermined results.
🔵 A purpose statement should state what the study aims to explore or compare, not what it will “prove.”
🔵 A hypothesis may predict outcomes, but hypotheses do not use biased language such as “prove.”
🔵 Therefore, this does not fit any acceptable research-statement category.
"The goal of this study is to explore effectiveness of non-pharmacologic pain management." — Purpose statement
🔵 A purpose statement clearly identifies the intent of the study, which is exactly what this sentence does.
🔵 It states the researcher’s focus: evaluating effectiveness of non-pharmacologic pain interventions.
🔵 Purpose statements often start with phrases like “The goal is…”, “The purpose is…”, or “This study aims to…”.
🔵 This statement is neutral and appropriately structured for research intentions.
🔵 Therefore, this is correctly classified as a purpose statement.
"This study aims to compare manuka honey with saline dressings." — Purpose statement
🔵 This sentence outlines what the study intends to do, which is the essence of a purpose statement.
🔵 It is objective and neutral, avoiding biased or outcome-assuming phrasing.
🔵 The wording reflects the researcher’s plan to compare two interventions, which is typical for experimental or quasi-experimental studies.
🔵 The phrase “aims to” aligns with standard purpose-statement construction.
🔵 Therefore, this is properly identified as a purpose statement.
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