critical appraisal

critical appraisal

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses.Use the practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.

Note

In a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two qualitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.  Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Research Critique Guidelines – Part I

Use this document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses.

Qualitative Studies

Background of Study

1.Summary of studies. Include problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research question.

How do these two articles support the nurse practice issue you chose?

1.Discuss how these two articles will be used to answer your PICOT question.

2.Describe how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in your PICOT question.

Method of Study:

1.State the methods of the two articles you are comparing and describe how they are different.

2.Consider the methods you identified in your chosen articles and state one benefit and one limitation of each method.

Results of Study

1.Summarize the key findings of each study in one or two comprehensive paragraphs.

2.What are the implications of the two studies in nursing practice?

Ethical Considerations

1.Discuss two ethical consideration in conducting research.

2.Describe how the researchers in the two articles you choose took these ethical considerations into account while performing their research