Question 44 (5 points) A notable disparity between the current understanding and gaps in knowledge regarding the long-term effectiveness of postoperative pain management interventions in elderly patients recovering from hip replacement surgery. What part of the research study would this statement indicate? Question 44 options: Purpose statement Title of the study Description of variables Problem statement
The statement you provided highlights a notable disparity between the current understanding and gaps in knowledge regarding postoperative pain management interventions in elderly patients recovering from hip replacement surgery. This indicates the problem statement of the research study.
Explanation:
Purpose Statement: This outlines the specific goals of the research but does not address the gaps in knowledge or understanding.
Title of the Study: The title would summarize the main topic but wouldn’t provide details about the gaps in knowledge or the disparity.
Description of Variables: This would define the specific variables being studied, but it wouldn’t encapsulate the issues or disparities in understanding.
The problem statement directly identifies the issue being investigated and highlights the gaps in current knowledge, making it the correct choice.