As a part of the inter professional team in a hospital my goal to determine how I can resolve each groups differences is by having them explain thoroughly what both experiments are and what they pertain. In a cross-sectional design, it allows researchers to conduct observable research that analyzes data of variables that were collected at one point in time across a sample population; whereas a quasi-experimental design study gives researchers the ability to evaluate interventions but that do not use randomization. This will allow to demonstrate causality between an intervention and an outcome amongst what is being studied.
By conducting studies for looking into the relationship of pain severity and quality of life in advanced cancer patients, each group would represent as to why that the study that had chosen is fit study to conduct research on. The group that had chosen to conduct the study with cross-sectional design study can determine the research by asking the following questions emphasized by Gerri Loboiondo-Wood and Judith Haber, (2022): What is the level of knowledge about cancer risk factors? What is the level of knowledge about early diagnosis? What are the awareness, knowledge, information sources, and practices regarding infection? What are the relationships between the sociodemographic and professional characteristics?” (Loboiondo-Wood and Haber, 2022). Furthermore, in a cross-sectional study, researchers are able to collect data at one point in time on only one occasion with the same subject(s). In this design study, each step of this study was consistent with aiming the exploration. With that being said, the variable were related to the outcomes. Regards to quasi-experiemental design, conducting research establishes a cause and effect which will make the research flow better knowing the these two concepts including an independent and dependent variable.
How I would support each group with their argument and to resolve their differences is by making sure that both sides develop proper clinical practice guidelines that will still intertwine per design study. With the use of guidelines, guidelines can assist in combining practice and research; which works collaboratively with both researchers using cross-sectional design study and quasi-experimental design study. I believe it is important to have a team made of inter professional members reviewing and being a part of this study is because it is important to receive input from different parties out of your practice. Other interprofessionals are always involved in patient care so it is just as important for them to be including in research design studies. Relationship of Pain Severity and Quality Of Life in Advanced Cancer PatientMainly, cancer is among the leading cause of death across the globe. Besides, it is an unrelenting symptom with the potential to alter the quality of patients’ life. Different approaches, such as a crossectional and quasi-experimental design, can be employed to identify pain intensity, frequency, distress, and constancy in cancer patients (Rodriguez et al., 2019). Patients with the most significant pain distress often report incredible pain intensity. To manage the pain, healthcare providers caring for such patients must fully comprehend each patient’s pain experience. To maximize quality and span of life, a clinically valuable instrument must be utilized to assess palliative care needs and the effectiveness of various interventions.Cross-Sectional DesignThis is a research design type in which a researcher collects data from different people simultaneously. In this type of research, you observe different variables without influencing them (Kandi