A researcher found significant evidence that women who had undergone c

A researcher found significant evidence that women who had undergone chemotherapy treatment develop a very strong sensitivity in recognizing the smell of the chemotherapeutic agent.

The researcher now wants to apply for a grant to further investigate this result. Given that reviewers will consider the significance of this study, what feedback are they likely to include? “The present study:
a. Addresses the funding priorities for nursing research.”
b. Appears to provide no immediate implication for nursing practice.”
c. Clearly builds on previous research.”
d. Is likely to produce a testable theory for nursing practice.”

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
The stated research focus will most likely produce exploratory, preliminary information at best, therefore the information gained will have little to no immediate implication for nursing practice.
The stated research focus does not address any noted area targeted as a priority need per the National Institutes of Health (Healthy People 2010) and thus likely to generate funding.
The stated research focus does not imply that previous research has been conducted, thus making this project less likely to have an immediate impact on nursing practice.
As this research focus is not based on previous research, the production of a testable theory for nursing practice as an outcome of the study is unlikely.