1.

Define research:
Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use
of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate
new concepts, methodologies and understandings. This could include
synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it leads
to new and creative outcomes.
In the Medical field, research involves a wide range of fields, such as biology,
chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology with the goal of developing new
medicines or medical procedures or improving the application of those already
available. It can be viewed as encompassing preclinical research (for
example, in cellular systems and animal models) and clinical research (for
example, clinical trials).
Nursing research develops knowledge about health and the promotion of
health over the full lifespan, care of persons with health problems and
disabilities, and nursing actions to enhance the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to actual or potential health problems.

2. How can research be used in improving the quality of life of the

individual and family?
Research improves services and treatments not just for you but also for future
generations. It helps develop new tests for diagnosis, treatments and
processes that could eventually help your children, or even your
grandchildren. You may gain access to treatments that are not yet readily
available to the general public.
Curiosity leads to research and that is what propels humanity forward. It’s
fueled by curiosity: we get curious, ask questions, and immerse ourselves in
discovering everything there is to know. Learning is thriving. Without curiosity
and research, progress would slow to a halt, and our lives as we know them
would be completely different. And if there is no research we’d become
ignorant and unaware. We wouldn’t understand or go forward. Without
research, we couldn’t say we were close to finding the cure for cancer or find
the most eco-friendly way to light up our homes and offices. We wouldn’t
know that, even though bees are not our favourites, they do a job that help us
all.
Without research, we could not possibly have survived as long as we have.
And there are still millions of things that have yet to be discovered: diseases
to cure, waters to explore, species to discover. All of that is possible with
research.

3. Describe the roles of nurses in research

Nurse researchers identify research questions, design and conduct scientific
studies, collect and analyze data and report their findings. They often rely on
grants to fund their work, which requires writing grant proposals and meeting
certain reporting requirements.
There’s so much variety that it can be overwhelming to start with. It really
depends on where your interests lie and what skill set you are interested in
developing.
Just like clinical practice, you have the opportunity to move into a
management role if you wish. You can manage a team of Research Nurses
and get involved in delivering training to help nurses who are new to research.
But there’s many other options if you want to progress in your career outside
of the management role.
It’s possible to get funding to complete a masters and undertake your own
research if there is a particular area of interest you want to explore. Or if you
have a passion for primary care, you can become a Primary Care Research
Nurse based at a GP surgery.
Each role is different and dynamic, and it involves a mix of skills. Some
Research Nurses combine a mixture of different roles within their post, such
as training other nurses, delivering clinical trials, and engaging the public in
research.

Many teach in academic or clinical settings and often write articles and
research reports for nursing, medical and other professional journals and
publications. Nurse researchers often partner with scientists in other fields,
such as pharmacy, nutrition, medicine and engineering, to better address
complex questions and problems.
In midwifery, the roles of nurses are To be effective in improving health
outcomes for patients and their families, we need knowledge that is evidence-
based. As nurses and midwives, we also need to be competent in evaluating
the strengths and weaknesses of research studies, and the applicability of
their findings to our work environment.

4. Give a researchable problem in family health care that can be observe

in your community and identify the probable reasons for the existence of
the problem.
- the increasing rate of mortality in infancy and childbirth in a family
The risk of mortality in infancy and increasing rate of childhood in a family is in
a greater risk for higher closely spaced-births which means, the shorter the
time between pregnancies, the higher your risk for premature birth and Low
birth weight. This is when your baby is born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8
ounces.

What are the causes?

The impact of a high fertility rate has on health care of a family is reflected
mainly in the rise in of the rates in maternal and child mortality. Similarly,
fertility has a greater negative effect upon the health of groups characterized
by high reproductive risk which are;

*the lack of the community to provide information in families about family

planning.
*risk of mortality in infancy and early childhood which the higher mortality risk
is found for infants born to very young mothers, with short previous birth
intervals and of higher birth orders.
*short intergenesic intervals that increases that risk of low birth weight
*preterm birth and small for gestational age
And; *unwanted pregnancies which results in insecure attachment and delay
of cognitive and emotional development.

Define research references:

Western Sydney
Universityhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/research/researchers/preparing_a_grant_application/
dest_definition_of_research#:~:text=Research%20is%20defined%20as%20the,to%20new%20and
%20creative%20outcomes.

https://www.nature.com/subjects/medical-research#:~:text=Medical%20research%20involves
%20research%20in,application%20of%20those%20already%20available.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK218540/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20Nursing
%20Research,actual%20or%20potential%20health%20problems.

Number 2 references:
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/research/about-research/benefits-research#:~:text=Research%20improves
%20services%20and%20treatments,available%20to%20the%20general%20public.

https://cayuse.com/blog/importance-of-research-in-our-society/#:~:text=Research%20is%20what
%20propels%20humanity,them%20would%20be%20completely%20different.

Number 3 references:

https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/nursing/nurse-researcher/#:~:text=Nurse%20researchers
%20identify%20research%20questions,and%20meeting%20certain%20reporting%20requirements.

https://www.oup.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/150716/JIROJWONG_9780195528510_SC_1.pdf

https://www.nurses.co.uk/blog/common-research-nurse-roles-and-responsibilities/