Reasearch methods in Nursing Studies

REASEARCH METHODS IN NURSING ASSIGNMENT 1 RESEARCH APPROACH 1. A statement of the study problem, purpose, and specific aims. Problem Nausea and vomiting is a significant problem, which apparently affects seventy percent of pregnant women (O'Brien). Even though psychological factors may play a part in severity and duration (Abraham,S.), no support has been found for the theory that it is a psychosomatic condition, but rather a complex interaction of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors (Simpson, S. …

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