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An improved methodology for advancing nursing research: factorial surveys
Ruth Ludwick1, Marion Elizabeth Wright, Richard Allen Zeller
1Kent State University College of Nursing, Kent, OH 44242, USA. rludwick@kent.edu
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|October 1, 2004
Summary
This study introduces the factorial survey method to explain nursing judgment and decision-making. This hybrid approach combines experimental and survey methods for robust cross-cultural research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Decision Science
- Methodology
Background:
- Clinical judgment and decision-making are crucial nursing responsibilities.
- Existing nursing research on judgment and decisions is predominantly descriptive.
- Nurses face increasing demands to justify their clinical judgments and decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and demonstrate the factorial survey method for nursing research.
- To highlight the method's utility in explaining judgment and decision-making processes.
- To showcase the application of this hybrid technique across diverse settings and countries.
Main Methods:
- The factorial survey method, a hybrid of factorial experiments and sample surveys, is described.
- The method's steps for application in nursing research are outlined.
- An exemplar study involving nurses from 3 countries is presented to demonstrate applicability.
Main Results:
- The factorial survey method offers explanatory power comparable to factorial experiments.
- It provides the broad reach and generalizability benefits of sample surveys.
- The exemplar study illustrates its effectiveness in cross-cultural nursing research.
Conclusions:
- The factorial survey method is an effective tool for studying nursing judgment and decision-making.
- This hybrid technique is suitable for research across various settings, roles, disciplines, and countries.
- It advances nursing science by providing a robust method for explanatory research in this critical area.