PNUR2370 - Finding Research Studies

Primary Research Activity - Discussion

Which of these two article abstracts is an example of primary research?

1. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Chair Yoga on Pain and Physical Function Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis
2. Effects of Exercise Interventions on Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in the United States: A Systematic Review

Helpful Resources

• Understanding a Journal Article Format (Writing Services)
• Reading Journal Articles (Writing Services)
• Types of Clinical Study Designs (Georgia State University Library)
• Identifying the best research design to fit the question. Part 1: quantitative designs (Evidence-Based Nursing 1999 2(1), 4-6)
• Identifying the best research design to fit the question. Part 2: qualitative designs. (Evidence-Based Nursing 1999 2(2), 36-37)