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Data Gathering Procedures for Research

The document describes data gathering procedures for a research study. It involves conducting a literature review using electronic databases and drafting a research proposal and consent forms. The actual data gathering involves obtaining permission from the institution, providing participants with informed consent, and distributing questionnaires online via Google Form to collect data on anxiety, depression, and coping strategies among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaires include the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and K10 and collect demographic information and information on academic and psychological variables as well as coping strategies.

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Data Gathering Procedures for Research

The document describes data gathering procedures for a research study. It involves conducting a literature review using electronic databases and drafting a research proposal and consent forms. The actual data gathering involves obtaining permission from the institution, providing participants with informed consent, and distributing questionnaires online via Google Form to collect data on anxiety, depression, and coping strategies among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaires include the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and K10 and collect demographic information and information on academic and psychological variables as well as coping strategies.

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Data Gathering Procedures

 The design of the study, whether it is a case study, a survey, a controlled experiment, a meta- analysis
or some other type of research, is conveyed through the procedures subsection. It is here that the
activities of the researcher are described , such as what was said to the participants, how groups were
formed, what control mechanisms were employed etc. The description is sufficient if enough details is
present for the reader to replicate the essential elements of the study. It is important for the procedures
to conform to ethical criteria for researchers.
 Paragraph 1: conceptualization of the research through review of literature e.g. electronic searched
(EBSCOhost,
ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, NIOSH, Find Articles, MedLine, PubMed, Highwire press, Physical Therapy
Journal, JOSPT, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, using the search terms), library work …
 Paragraph 2: drafting of the research proposal and presentation before a panel then revision based on
panels’
feedback.
 Paragraph 3: actual data gathering procedure. The pilot testing of the tool, recruitment of the
participants,
implementation of the research protocol and Data gathering procedures
 Paragraph 4: Tabulation of data gather.

The purpose of this phase is to formulate a sound and feasible thesis proposal. A review of
literature was conducted to serve as background of the study. Literature was electronically searched
using the following databases: Google scholar, The Open Nursing Journal, BMC Medical Education,
Medline, PubMed, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal of
Medical Internet Research, British Journal of Nursing, Science direct using the search terms CoVID-19,
distant learning, coping strategies, anxiety, depression, nursing students.
The thesis proposal was drafted and will be presented and revised accordingly based on the
panel’s feedback.
Informed consent forms, letters and questionnaire were also drafted during this phase.
The researchers will send a letter to the dean of the College of Medicine and Allied Medical
Professionals at La Consolacion University of the Philippines requesting permission to conduct the study,
including the purposes and objectives of the study, via email. After the letter has been approved, all
participants were provided a written informed consent to be informed about the objective of the study
and clarified the various constituents of the questionnaires. After obtaining the consent of the
participants, a Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) by Dr. Kurt Kroenke and Generalised Anxiety
Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) were distributed and answered online via google form. Also, the
participant’s information will remain strictly confidential. After obtaining all necessary data from the
participants

A self-administered questionnaire with 18 items, and a 10-items validated questionnaire (Actual


English version with Arabic translation), ie, “Kessler 10 Psychological Distress” (K10)’ was [Link]
questionnaires were distributed online through a google form. All medical students were provided with
a written consent form to be informed about the objective of the study and clarified the various
constituents of the questionnaires. We collected demographic information in the first part, second part
comprised of distress instrument (Kessler 10) to observe the medical students’ activities during the past
four weeks, the third part contained the academic variables with six items, the fourth part asked about
psychological variables with five items. Finally, we patterned the students coping strategies with seven
items in the current COVID-19 situation.

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The study ensures participant understanding and cooperation by providing a comprehensive written informed consent form, which explains the study's objectives and procedures, and clarifies any questions related to the questionnaires .

Coping strategies are assessed through a specific seven-item part of the questionnaire, which examines how students adapt psychologically to the stressors presented by the COVID-19 pandemic .

Pilot testing is crucial as it allows the researcher to refine data collection tools and procedures before the actual study begins, identifying potential issues and ensuring the reliability and validity of the instruments used .

Confidentiality is ensured by keeping participants' information strictly private and utilizing secure online platforms for data collection, which minimizes unauthorized data access .

Ethical consideration is integrated through the use of informed consent forms, ensuring participants understand the study's objectives. Confidentiality is maintained as participants' information is kept private. Approval from relevant authorities, like the dean, ensures adherence to ethical guidelines .

Using electronic databases for literature review provides access to a wide range of peer-reviewed articles and journals, ensuring comprehensive background information. This facilitates understanding of existing research, helping to identify gaps and support the research proposal .

The steps involve drafting the research proposal based on literature review findings, presenting it to a panel for feedback, and revising it according to the feedback received. This iterative process ensures the proposal is robust and addresses any potential shortcomings .

The research design ensures reliability through detailed procedural descriptions, which allow replication of the study. The activities involving participants, such as formation of groups and control mechanisms, are clearly documented, ensuring consistency. Ethical criteria are also strictly adhered to, enhancing credibility .

Using Google Forms is effective for distributing questionnaires as it allows easy access for participants, efficient data collection, and reduces human error with automated tabulation. However, it depends heavily on participants' internet access and technological proficiency .

The Kessler 10 Psychological Distress instrument provides quantitative data on stress levels by evaluating activities over the past four weeks, which helps in correlating stress levels with academic and psychological variables .

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