There are many factors that need to be considered in choosing a research design/approach. Based on the research problemidentified in the Week 4 discussion posting:
• Select one research design/approach (descriptive, correlational, semi-experimental, review, meta-analytic, descriptive-longitudinal case study, ethnographic, grounded theory, etc.) that could be used for the chosen topic
• Elaborate on why the chosen approach is appropriate

Week 4 Discussion
Research problem
Nosocomial infections have been on the rise especially for patients admitted to the surgical units versus the medical units. This obviously leads to an increased hospital readmission which has resulted in depletion of resources in the hospital as well as increased mortality rate of patients. There is a need to develop an intervention or interventions to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infections and prevent the associated hospital readmissions and mortality. Given the elevated morbidity, fatality, duration of stay, and expense of such illnesses, measures should be taken to keep healthcare facilities as safe as feasible (Sikora & Zahra, 2021).

Problem Statement
Nosocomial infections or hospital acquired infections (HAI) have risen recently regardless of the efforts already put in to place to address it. According to Khan et al., (2017, nosocomial infections) in affluent nations account for 7% of all infections, whereas in developing countries, they account for 10%. Because these diseases develop during hospital stay, they result in a delay in discharging the patient, incapacity, and financial hardship. Various interventions have been implemented to reduce these infections, but they have not proven to be effective. The aim of this study is to investigate effective strategies to reduce HAI in the surgical unit. It will identify the most effective intervention through questionnaires and interviews.
Research question
What is the perception of healthcare providers on HAI?

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