CONCLUSION
~ Implication of our findings:
Temperature measurement accuracy is important in the clinical setting. As such, we need to measure accurately to effectively diagnose patient's condition. Inaccurate or false reading can hinder the medical intervention. As such, we need to be consistent in our temperature measurement and the thermometers used.
~ Limitations of our research study:
1) Some of our participants consumed hot or cold water prior to the test. And this may actually affect the reading, causing inaccuracy
2) Some participants wore certain clothing that can affect temperature measurement. For example, some wore long sleeve tops that can hinder the measurement of axilla measurement.
3) The temperature measurement takes up to a few minutes and some participants felt that it was rather long. We should have informed them earlier about this so that they are aware.
4) There may be a need for us to manually calibrate the thermometers despite it being new. It can in addition, confirmed that the two thermometers have the same exact reading at the same time, at the same site.
5) Our sample size is rather small to show the true findings of the research. We will need more participants in our research.
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