HGMT 400 Week 6 Discussion Post

HGMT 400 Week 6 Discussion Post
Both quantitative and qualitative research play a key role in healthcare service.
Quantitative research relies on numerical data and is objective and seeks to answer questions
such as where or when. Conversely, qualitative research is based on subjective phenomena that
cannot be measured numerically measured (Ahmad et al., 2019).
When each approach is used
Quantitative research is used to measure the effectiveness of treatments, medications, and
interventions in healthcare settings. This includes randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other
experimental designs to assess the impact of healthcare interventions on patient outcomes. It is
also used to inform healthcare policy decisions by providing data on the prevalence of diseases,
the effectiveness of interventions, and the cost-effectiveness of different healthcare strategies.
Other uses include healthcare quality improvement and resource allocation (Skinner, 2020).
On the other hand, qualitative research is used to explore patients' experiences,
perspectives, and beliefs about their health, illness, and healthcare interactions. Another use is
understanding the perspectives, attitudes, and experiences of healthcare providers, which can
inform training, policy development, and service delivery improvements. It is also useful in
policy development and theory development (Ahmad et al., 2019).
Can they be applied to the same researchable question?
Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches can be applied to the same
researchable question in what is known as a mixed methods approach. When used together, these
two approaches provide a richer and more nuanced understanding of patient satisfaction than
either approach alone. This combination also enables researchers to triangulate their findings,