Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics Template
Article Reference
Gupta, A., & Gupta, Y. (2022). Exploring the efficacy of a nurse-led intervention for improving quality of life among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(1), 432-444. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15111
Background
The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of a nurse-led intervention on improving the quality of life (QoL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Methodology
The study utilized a quantitative research design with a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the effectiveness of a nurse-led intervention on QoL among patients with COPD. The study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in India between January 2018 and December 2019. A total of 100 patients with COPD were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group received a nurse-led intervention that included education, counseling, and breathing exercises, while the control group received usual care. The QoL was measured using the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) at baseline and after 6 months of the intervention.
Results
The study found that the nurse-led intervention significantly improved the overall QoL of patients with COPD (p < 0.001). The intervention group had a mean change of -10.8 in the SGRQ score, while the control group had a mean change of -2.9. Additionally, the intervention group had a significant improvement in the SGRQ domains of symptoms, activity, and impact (p < 0.001).
Ethical Considerations
The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of the hospital where the study was conducted. Informed consent was obtained from all participants before their participation in the study. The authors ensured that the participants’ confidentiality and privacy were protected throughout the study.
Conclusion
The study concluded that a nurse-led intervention that includes education, counseling, and breathing exercises significantly improves the QoL of patients with COPD. The study provides evidence for the effectiveness of a nurse-led intervention in improving the QoL of patients with COPD, which can be used to inform clinical practice and policy development.
Evaluation of Research Ethics
The study demonstrated ethical considerations by obtaining informed consent from participants before their participation in the study. The authors ensured that the participants’ confidentiality and privacy were protected throughout the study. The study was also approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee, which indicates that it met the ethical standards for research involving human participants. The study did not report any adverse events or harms associated with the nurse-led intervention. Overall, the study demonstrated ethical conduct and adherence to the ethical standards for research involving human participants.