This paper will critically analyze the content of Use and Success of Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Sleep Problems by Homsey & O’Connell. It will identify strengths and weaknesses of this quantitative research study while discussing the implications the results may serve for nursing evidence-based practice use.
The purpose was clearly defined as a compare and contrast of the perceived relief from pharmacologic and nonpharmacological methods for patients suffering from long-term insomnia, while comparing the benefits of the strategies based on age, gender, income, and education. Homsey & O’Connell stated further research of these strategies was needed better help advise patients with long-term insomnia sleep problems in possible method choices which may help alleviate their insomnia. Long term effects would be seen as lowered comorbid risks resulting in possible decrease in healthcare costs. They provided their definition of insomnia outlining the need for intervention based on a brief history, health related issues, and an estimated cost to society (2012). …show more content…
They tend to be systematic in approach while using objective methods to minimize bias, in turn, maximizing validity. Being a correlation study means it’s nonexperimental that examine the relationship between multiple variables. “Correlation does not prove causation” leaving these types of studies weaker than others offering varying degrees of evidence
The purpose was clearly defined as a compare and contrast of the perceived relief from pharmacologic and nonpharmacological methods for patients suffering from long-term insomnia, while comparing the benefits of the strategies based on age, gender, income, and education. Homsey & O’Connell stated further research of these strategies was needed better help advise patients with long-term insomnia sleep problems in possible method choices which may help alleviate their insomnia. Long term effects would be seen as lowered comorbid risks resulting in possible decrease in healthcare costs. They provided their definition of insomnia outlining the need for intervention based on a brief history, health related issues, and an estimated cost to society (2012). …show more content…
They tend to be systematic in approach while using objective methods to minimize bias, in turn, maximizing validity. Being a correlation study means it’s nonexperimental that examine the relationship between multiple variables. “Correlation does not prove causation” leaving these types of studies weaker than others offering varying degrees of evidence