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Question: Do you think the research question in the Genç & Saritas (2020) article was effective at creating a foundation for the rest of the research study?
In their article "The effects of watching comedy videos on anxiety and vital signs in surgical oncology patients," Genç & Saritas (2020) analyze the effects of comedy videos on anxiety and vital signs in surgical oncology patients. The authors argue that surgical oncology patients often have to endure painful or scary procedures as a part of their treatment which can exacerbate anxiety during the treatment. While various solutions have been identified to address this anxiety, the most of them have significantly failed in effect, affecting patient outcomes. This problem thus needs to be addressed with the aim of alleviating the effects of anxiety on these patients. In examining this problem, the authors posit that comedy videos might be a potential solution to reduce anxiety in surgical oncology patients.
The research question sought to prove comedy videos' effects on anxiety and vital signs in surgical oncology patients. The study establishes a relationship between anxiety, vital signs, and comedy videos and proposes that, indeed, comedy videos have a positive impact on anxiety and vital signs and that this effect is mediated by patient mood. The study also examines the possible mediators of these effects. The research question was developed through randomized clinical trials conducted on patients undergoing oncology surgery at a hospital in Turkey. Specifically, the study involved 88 surgical oncology patients. Based on the results, the authors conclude that comedy videos can be used to reduce anxiety in surgical oncology patients; however, additional research will be needed to provide critical data in this area. Overall, the study provides useful evidence in this area and establishes that perhaps comedy videos can be used to address anxiety, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Developing a solid research question is needed to ensure that a research study can run effectively. A research question must be created before the researcher develops a research design and collects data. It is estimated that about one-third of the entire length of the research process is dedicated to developing a research question. The process of picking a question can be lengthy and frustrating for researchers because it lays the foundation for the rest of the research study. Although this first step can be a deterrent, it will make the rest of the process easier and more efficient (Fandino, 2019). I agree that the research question for the quantitative article has to do with discovering the effect comedy video therapy has on vital signs and anxiety of cancer patients.
The problem statement of a research article is necessary because it helps explain the importance of the research. It informs the reader about the current problem and the negative impact it has on different populations (Nasution et al., 2019). In their research study, Genç & Saritas (2020) discuss how anxiety during cancer treatment is dangerous for patients. The researchers detail how changes in vital signs because of activation of the sympathetic nervous system can decrease health if prolonged. Describing the problem was necessary for this research study because it engages the reader and prepares them for the importance of the upcoming sections in the research article.