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Week 3 Discussion: Sampling

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Week 3 Discussion: Sampling

Sampling plays a vital role in sampling research. It is an essential part of research

methodology that entails using a small group from within a population to study. For instance, a

study whose findings reveal that 5 out of 10 Americans suffer from depressive symptoms relies

on data collected from just a portion of the American population to conclude what would be the

case for the larger population. Sampling involves selecting a group of people, events, behaviors,

or other aspects of focus during a study (Gray & Grove, 2020). The population of focus for this

exercise is pediatric asthma patients. Asthma is a prevalent chronic condition in children. Thus,

targeted research is required to improve management strategies and health outcomes.

Challenges in Sampling Pediatric Asthma Patients

Various challenges might emerge when sampling pediatric asthma patients for a study.

One of the major challenges is parental consent. Obtaining informed consent from parents or

guardians can be complex. Some of them might be skeptical over issues such as the safety and

privacy of the children. Additionally, multiple ethics come into play when sampling this

population. Ensuring the ethical involvement of children in research requires stringent adherence

to guidelines that protect their well-being and interests. These concerns are specifically anchored

on their being minors. A representation concern might also emerge when sampling pediatric

asthma patients. One will have to sample children from various socioeconomic backgrounds,

ethnicities, and geographic locations. Though it might be challenging to ensure the representation

of intragroup variances, it is a vital part of making the result of a study as generalizable as

possible. Children can also show a high variance in behavior. Children’s behavior and responses

can be highly variable. They are influenced by factors such as parental involvement, school

environment, and peer interactions.


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Addressing Sampling Challenges

For a healthcare professional to successfully sample pediatric asthma patients, they have

to mitigate the identified challenges. For instance, a researcher should consider engaging

pediatricians and schools. Collaborate with pediatricians, schools, and community centers to

identify and recruit participants. Such individuals are trusted enough to facilitate parental consent

and child participation. At least parents and guardians will have a trusted third-party entity to

give assurance of their children's safety and security during the study. It will also be part of

ensuring that it is not merely about seeking consent but informed ones.

Building trust with parents might also help in mitigating the identified challenges. This

should include providing clear, transparent information about the study’s purpose, procedures,

and potential benefits. During such engagements, a researcher should address parents' concerns.

Parents should be led to understand the importance of research in improving asthma care. This

approach would help build trust and encourage participation.

A diverse recruitment strategy can also be used in response to the variance of background

among the population of focus. The options to be considered include online platforms, healthcare

facilities, and community outreach programs. The intention for each strategy should be clear

from the beginning to ensure that none of the subgroups among pediatric asthma patients are

represented in the sample.

Comparing Different Populations

Different populations might yield similar or conflicting results. For instance, elderly

individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might have similar experiences

to other populations. However, their experiences and behaviors might differ in other aspects.
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Some challenges, such as building trust and offering incentives, remain consistent. However,

patients with COPD present unique challenges related to mobility issues and comorbid

conditions. The outcomes and behaviors that might be at the center of a study, including

medication adherence and lifestyle factors, might differ significantly. This is because of the

increased prevalence of other health issues and the need for caregiver support.

In contrast, sampling a population of adult athletes with exercise-induced asthma would

present a different set of challenges. Most of them relate to the need to ensure participation

during competitive seasons. A researcher will also need to account for the impact of intense

physical activity on asthma management. Based on the identified differences, the result might

vary. Among the causes of such variance are the unique environmental exposures and physical

demands experienced by this group.

Conclusion

Effective sampling in healthcare research requires careful consideration of the

population’s characteristics. One should focus on the challenges that are specific to the

population when sampling pediatric asthma patients. This is because the challenges might not be

the same when sampling adult athletes with exercise-induced asthma or individuals with COPD.

For each of the challenges, specific measures can be taken to ease resistance. Using diverse

recruitment strategies would enable the recruitment of a diverse sample that reflects the

population under study. Other solutions include engaging trusted community figures and building

trust with parents. These approaches can be used to ensure a researcher obtains a representative

sample of pediatric asthma patients. However, the metrics might not always be the same when

studying a different population. Understanding the differences and similarities across various

populations helps to ensure that research findings are robust. This is also a way of ensuring the
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generalizability of the findings. It also impacts their applicability in improving healthcare

outcomes for whichever population is being studied.


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Reference

Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2020). Burns and Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research:

Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier

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