A Study Was Conducted to Determine Which Palliative Care Measures

question 17

Multiple Choice

A study was conducted to determine which palliative care measures patients prefer. Statistical analysis revealed that most of them ranked evening back rubs and calming music the highest in helpfulness. This research would most likely fall under which of the following categories?

• A) Qualitative research
• B) Quantitative research
• C) Outcomes research
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

A measure of the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and vascular system in pumping oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.

VO₂ Max

Maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise; a key indicator of an individual's aerobic physical fitness.

Longevity

The length of an individual's life, often studied in demographics and gerontology to assess common factors influencing lifespan.

Temporal Relationship

The chronological ordering of events, which can help establish a cause-and-effect relationship in epidemiological studies.