Methodology
According to Ellis (2016) methodology is a research approach used to apply evidence-based practice (EBP) by applying structure to the research process in order to answer specific questions. In order to reach the aim of the study both qualitative and quantitative methodology approaches were adopted.
To understand the experiences and views of people in the phenomenon of interest (Ellis, 2016). A qualitative methodology was used Mackichan, Wylde and Gooberman-Hill (2015). This approach focused on the health professionals’ views on patients experiencing pain. According to Dyson and Norrie (2010), qualitative methodology seeks to understand the participant’s point of view. However, according to (Ellis, 2106) qualitative research has
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Mackichan, Wylde and Gooberman-Hill (2015) used focus group interviews. This method allows the researcher to guide the discussion according to the topic chosen (Lodico, Spaulding and Voegtle, 2010). The focus group is a method presently used in medical research that gives us opinions by generating data from our own observations and responses obtained by using questions (Morse, 2015). According to Ellis (2016) focus groups are quicker in means of collecting data but the disadvantage to this approach is that general views do not gain enough insight of the actual feelings or interpretation of all that is present. As pain is a subjective experience and individually unique from one person to another (Morse, 2015).
Howells et al (2016) chose to use validated questionnaires. Gathering such data allows the researcher to not only collect the numerical data but to ensure the reliability and validity of the data collected is suitable enough to help generate findings that can be generalised. Polit and Beck (2017) state, that validated questionnaires can be challenging as they usually evaluate subjective measures and therefore can be influenced by a range of factors and hard to control.
According to Ellis (2016), questionnaires are open to interpretation as the participant could exaggerate on their experiences. Furthermore, open-ended questions can create difficulties in terms of analysis but closed questions are less intrusive and more efficient than open-ended questions (Cronin, Coughlan and Smith