Described below is a critical appraisal of a qualitative article by Lisa Booth using the frame-work suggested by Ryan, Coughlan and Cronin 2007 to establish its believability, robustness, credibility and integrity (Ryan, Coughlan & Cronin, 2007).
Qualitative research is regarded as an inductive process, which within natural settings attempts to produce insights on the subjective experiences, meanings, practices and point of views of those involved (Craig & Smyth, 2007). The aim here was to investigate factors influencing the communication styles used by the radiographers, therefore, allowing a better understanding to patient-centred care within diagnostic radiography.
The title was well formulated and unambiguous, however, why a
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Although nothing about transactional analysis (TA) method was mentioned. Overall, the abstract did address the research question of interest and had elements present that influenced the believability of the research (Ryan et al, 2007).
As all researches associate an underpinning philosophy (Ryan et al, 2007), here the intentions were derived from her previous works. The statement of the phenomenon of interest was clear (Holloway & Wheeler, 2002), i.e. to gain an insight why informants, the radiographers, communicated in a particular way; exploring their subjective experiences and reasons within the clinical settings, thus allowing to curtail the existing gap of knowledge and making it to count as a primary research (Polgar & Thomas, 1995). The method selected was appropriate as topics of such abstract nature which demand a holistic approach, therefore, best suited are the qualitative methods (Polit & Beck, 2006; Vishnevsky & Beanlands, 2004). However, nothing about empirical study was briefed.
Literature review aids to identify acknowledged information written about the given subject (Dawson, 2002). An element of self-reference and self citations were present; and was felt to be limited in the field of radiography, although this can be due to limited research work. Thus, questioning the credibility and integrity of the work. Stated was of all communication styles used by the radiographers, parental style contributed 52.6%, but it was unclear why it was
The above article will be critiqued using Caldwell, Henshaw and Taylor’s (2005) critiquing framework as a guide (Appendix 1). The intent is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the research article and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodology.
Radiologic technology is a satisfying and rewarding career. It is a technical and refined science. As a radiological technologist, there are many essential duties and responsibilities that have to be fulfilled in order to be a good one. First of all, radiological technologists have to maintain a well-mannered and professional behavior when gathering information. They have to assure their patients that they are in good hands therefore; they give patients the uppermost quality of care and services. Second of all, the main responsibility of a healthcare provider is to keep all knowledge of a patient’s health record confidential or secluded. That means radiological technologists cannot talk about patients at home or with friends and classmates
It is vital to use ‘Egan’s’ techniques by care practicioners as it is a key aspect of communication, it is important to apply these functions especially in a thereaputic conversation as it shows effective communication and confidence as a professional body.
The movie “The Doctor” is a good example of how communications in the health field work to benefit not only the patient, but the doctor too. In this movie, the main character, also known as Jack McKee, is a heart surgeon. The movie begins by showing how McKee’s attitude towards his patients tends to be inappropriate. Jack jokes about his patients and laughs at their concerns. His home life is also a struggle; his relationships with his wife and son are falling apart. The movie takes a turn when Jack becomes suddenly ill. He begins coughing up blood. He meets with a specialist by the name of Lesley. Tests reveal that Jack has a serious tumor on his vocal cords. He has now become the patient. He begins treatment but the results
By adopting these, a more familiar atmosphere can be created where a radiographer knows what is expected of him and who is he working with. This will help in minimizing the risk factor and improving efficiency(NHS National reporting and learning service 2008).( National Patient Safety Agency, 2009).
The qualitative article being appraised is by Martin and Woods (2012) using the CASP tool qualitative framework (CASP 2013). These tools have been validated to ensure that studies can be assessed in a consistent way assessing the trustworthiness of the research article (Aveyard, 2014)
The convenience sampling that was used in recruiting all male patients who were on blood pressure medications is a glaring bias in this study. There was no information provided addressing why the patients were presenting to the clinic. There are many interventions that can raise blood pressure. For example, the study conducted by Marshall, Anantharachagan, Choudhary, Chue and Kaurhis, (2002) investigated the effect of situational anxiety on blood pressure experienced in anticipation of a blood test. Marshall, et. al., (2002) found that anticipation of a blood test can raise blood pressure. Foster-Fitzpatrick, et. al., 1999 did not address the purpose of the patient’s visit to the clinic.
Mor, V., Mukamel, D.B., & Spector, W. D. (2009). The costs of turnover in nursing homes. The Costs of Turnover in Nursing Homes. Retrieved from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/... National Cent
There are not any gasps in the knowledge base and the author seems to be well informed about communication in radiography, from first view the content of abstract is well organised with clear rationale aims to perform a qualitative study (Bassett,2004).
It embodies those qualities that geared me to become a physician. Ought most importantly, Radiology is intellectually challenging. The radiologist must coalesce his complete clinical knowledge across the different organ systems of human body, combined with all available patient history and findings to transmute pictures into a reasonable meaningful diagnosis. Secondly, I believe the radiologist must possess highest communication skills and team work. The radiologist has become a fulcrum point to the modern team based medicine, working closely with the internists, surgeons and other specialists to precisely diagnose and treat patients. The radiologist is also about trust. As the modern technologies have provided the specialists with an unparalleled power to image the human body, at the same time it has become increasingly complex and difficult for most of the experienced clinicians to interpret the finding in a useful manner from what is otherwise just an unfathomable collection of pictures. Radiologists are trusted to use the potentially lethal radiation to precisely localize areas of anatomical anomaly and abnormalities, and provide differential diagnosis. Finally, in radiology the boundaries of modern medicine ate protracted with the applications of modern technologies in diagnostic modalities and progressively in therapeutic ones. It is truly exciting to witness and be a part of this modern medicine
In conclusion, this essay was dealt about a critical appraisal of qualitative study using CASP tool. By doing this module as a nursing student, this helped the author of this essay, to understand the importance of using the critical appraisal in the clinical practice. It also made the student nurse aware, by practicing the critical skills will help to improve the professional standard of competence according to the NMC code (2016). In order to improve the skills in the nursing practice, the student nurse decided to use a structure for her critical frame work, maintaining a reflective diary, and use the up to date evidence in the practice.
Ethical Dilemma An example of an ethical dilemma for a radiographer is presented in this essay. In addition, the explanation of why the situation presents a dilemma and what is the expected ethical behavior are also provided. Finally, the essay also contains the description of both unfavorable and positive outcomes that are possible in this ethical situation.
The aim of this paper is to critically appraise two qualitative research papers. The appraisal includes discussion of the authors, title, and topic discussed with the use of a qualitative research tool Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). This tool is chosen to assess due to its usefulness and effectiveness as it focuses on the areas that will be assessed. Additionally, both research papers being qualitative it meant that the use of any other tool would not have facilitated my understanding to critically appraise. Also, it would have been impossible to break both articles into sections in order to examine them closer to help absorb the literature that could have possibly been missed. The appraisal will include comments on the structure of the articles, the methodology used and research findings, also will discuss any ethical issues that needs addressing. Finally, summarising my findings in conclusion.
Gilmartin, J. (2003). Day surgery: Patients’ perceptions of a nurse-led preadmission clinic. Journal of Clinical Nursing 13, 243-250.
The article “Patient Real time and 12 month retrospective perception of difficult communication in the cancer diagnostic period” is written by Throne, S., Armstrong, E., Harris, S.R., Hislop, G., Kim-Sing, C., Oglov, J.L., Oliffe, J.L., & Stajduhar, K.L. through a naturalist setting. This article will attempt to give a systematic while subjective research method used to portray and give meaning to experiences. This article will be reviewed based on plausibility, the trustworthiness, and its significant to to future and current nursing theory or practice.