Appraising The Methodological Vayor In Qualitative Research Method

Nursing research methods could either be qualitative, quantitative or mixed. This paper will focus on the qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative studies approaches applied include methods such as interviews and narrative analyses which help in understanding of a particular phenomenon (Beyea & Slattery, 2006). The quantitative methods involve objectifying and quantifying data in a particular population or the use of survey instruments (Beyea & Slattery, 2006, p. 9). The knowledge generated from

Thomas, E., & Magilvy, J. (2011). Qualitive Rigor or Research Validity in Qualitative Research. Journal of Specialists in Pediatric Nursing , 151 - 155.

BSc, PhD, RN, RNT, PGCHE, ILTM, Head of the Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Sciences, Middlesex University BA, MPhil, RN, RGN, RNT, CertED, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, School of Health and Social Sciences, Middlesex University BA, MSc, PGDip, RN, DN, CertED (FE), Senior Lecturer in Health Studies, School of Health and Social Sciences, Middlesex University Abstract A new framework for critiquing health-related research is presented in this article. More commonly used existing frameworks tend to have been formulated within the quantitative research paradigm. While frameworks for critiquing qualitative research exist, they are often complex and more suited to the needs of students engaged

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 can often be labelled as biased and anecdotal however Anderson (2010) argues that when carried out rigorously it can be unbiased, in-depth and creditable, in fact becoming a leading research method for evidence based nursing. White (2006) explains that when the research is based on people’s perceptions then qualitative research is appropriate, it aids in developing an understanding for peoples understanding, feelings values and opinions. Qualitative research seeks to develop explanations for social trends/events, thus encouraging detail and depth whilst creating openness (Bamberger, 2000). In addition IVONNE (2004) reasons that qualitative research gives brand new insights by providing differing ideas on current practices. On the other hand, Abawl (2008) highlights that data collection can be very time consuming, open to interpretation and consequently influenced by researcher bias.

One phase of the Evidence-Based Nursing is the critical reading. The critical reading of sa nursing research literature is an indispensable tool that any professional who wants to base their practice on evidence should be handled with fluency. Qualitative research is sometimes surrounded by certain misconceptions, as thinking that it is not scientific or objective, that is subjective and it is less important than quantitative research. It is important to clarify that work primarily by assessing the importance of the research studie, and conducting a detailed analysis of the research in order to prove if the research is or not reliable. It is important to respect as much as possible the original text in the description of the diferents

Quantitive and qualitative studies in research are an important aspect of the nursing profession. Researching and reviewing quantitive and qualitative articles is a process of systematic examination of materials to enhance, validate and learn new knowledge (Schmidt and Brown, 2012, p. 67). As Schmidt and Brown (2012) state, quantitive research design is used to predict relationships and explain relationships and causality whereas qualitative research design gives meaning to events of phenomenon’s (p.72). The purpose of this paper is to identify and

(2010). Qualitative research should understand the feelings of the patients, experience and the perception of health care professional (Franzel et.al 2013). This assignment will focus on the critical appraisal of quality nursing care in the word of nurses. This appraisal will be assed according to the skill I have learned during this semester (Ingham and Broomfield, 2014). The evidence of this article falls under the hierarchies of evidence of research. Critically appraisal is the systematic process where research are carefully and methodically investigate and evaluate its trustworthiness, value and importance in particular context (Groves, Burns ,& Gray, 2013). Any health professional should have an ability to appraise the article critically so that, they can they can easily detect its strength and weakness. As, a result health professional can utilize only the accurate practice from that research. The purpose of this essay is to develop the skill which provide the sense of scientific evidence based on validity and result. Additionally, this essay will explore the various aspect to appraise the qualitative research article which include, title, author, abstract, introduction, methodology and methods, results, limitation and conclusion.

Quantitative studies usually contain scientific methodology to define proper sample size, several plans to control for possible mistakes during data collection, and difficult statistical analysis of the data (Conner, 2014). Moreover, quantitative data offers not only the empiric perceptive required for practice but also, supports the personal and experiential knowing critical for practice. Qualitative research presents its discoveries through participants' words and stories, which are easily, applied to nursing care practices. Nurses are attracted to qualitative research because its methods and findings often follow the art of nursing practice, where understanding the whole patient and knowing patients individually matters (Donze, Broede, 2010).

Nursing research has been a part of nursing practice for many years, consisting of both qualitative and quantitative research; it is essential in guiding nursing practice. Many nurses have a baseline understanding of research in general, but it is important for the researcher to understand their own values and beliefs when determining the type of research they will be performing. By understanding the differences between epistemology, methodology, and methods, the researcher can confidently conduct a valid research project.

The common methods to qualitative research used by nurses are ground theory and phenomenology. Both have more common even though there are some differences between them.Both grounded researcher and phenomenology take an interpretivist methods look for to explore real life situation. Also they interact between the researcher and the individual. Generally this takes the methods of interviews and observations.Both researchers search to collect and studies data from participants views and they make sure their findings are not influenced by preconceived ideas.

Qualitative research seeks to answer the “why” and not the “how” of the research project that is being conducted, this is done through a complex system of analyzing unstructured information such as survey’s , questionnaires, interviews, interview transcripts, open end survey’s, focus groups, observations, emails, notes, video’s, feed back forms and photo’s; most of the time a qualitative report won’t depend on statistical evidence alone it must be accompanied by detailed facts and proven facts and not hypotheses or in accurate data, this can lead to misunderstanding of data findings and can through the whole aim of the research project off and waste valuable time.

This essay shows the critical analysis of qualitative and quantitative research paper. Critiquing research paper for nursing practitioners emerged due to the previous findings made by Burns and Groves (2001) that nursing researches conducted in 1940’s – 1950’s generated unpleasant critiques which resulted to significant decrease in researches in 1980 - 1990 generating results with imperfections. For these reason, analysis of research findings focusing on the limitations, strengths and weaknesses were undertaken. This approach was found to provide more positive approach on examining the usefulness of the generated data for nursing practice to provide patients with appropriate treatment (Finn, 1999). Critical analysis of the research papers

Marshall and Rossman (2006) stated that the issue of applicability, consistency and neutrality must be addressed whenever every systematic inquiry into human condition is executed. There are some critiques of qualitative research namely reliability/dependability, generalization/transferability, flexibility, time consuming, objectivity/confirmability, credibility/believability, and sampling/variables.

Qualitative research is a technique of promoting research that stresses the quality according to the user’s point of view and approaches. In depth interviews and focus groups are best examples of qualitative research. [Laura Lake, 2009]