Reading Research: A Workshop for Beginners

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Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2011 Jun;28(4):264-70.

Aims

Standard 12: Research The chaplain practices evidence-based care including ongoing

evaluation of new practices and when appropriate, contributes to or conducts research. (http://www.professionalchaplains.org)

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Substantive aimUnderstand prevalence and correlates of spiritual distress in palliative care

Methodological aim help chaplains develop research literacy

David Hui, M.D.,M.Sc.(Biochem),M.Sc. (Clinical Resch), FRCPC

Assistant Professor, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, The

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

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2010 impact factor .969

1. BackgroundImportance of topicReview of literatureStudy aims, research questions, or hypotheses

2. Research methodsSampleStudy DesignMeasuresAnalysis3. Results4. Discussion (by the study authors) 5. Critical Evaluation (your thoughts)Integration with other research 6. Clinical Implications (your thoughts)Limitations For your work? Implications for further research For the work of other clinicians?

The Research Summary Outline: A Guide to Reviewing the Evidence Critically

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Sample

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Spiritual Distress Screening Tool

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Steve Thorney and David Jenkins, MD Anderson Cancer Center Chaplaincy Department.Based on Roy B Nash. Life’s major spiritual issues: an emerging framework for spiritual assessment and pastoral diagnosis. Caregiver Journal 7, no. 1 (1990): 3-42.

Bi-Variate Results:

Sp Distress Y/N

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ESAS 0-10; 10=worst possible

Multivariable Results: Sp Distress Y/N

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Descriptive Results: How Much Sp Distress? What Type?

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23% with distress in 3+

Multivariable Results:

Distress in Each Domain

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Critical Evaluation: Weakness & Strengths

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Implications for Chaplain’s Care

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Health Care ChaplaincyImproving our Care and

Making our CaseThrough Research

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-.46***

.69***

Hopelessness

Depression

Religious Belief

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***p<.001, **p<.01.N = 271