The use of mixed methods is currently increasing in social science research since it emphasizes methodological pluralism, and provides a broader and more credible understanding of the research problem than the use of a single method (Tashakkori and Teddlie 2010). However, mixing methods for no good reason other than the sake of it can produce disjointed and unfocussed research, and can severely test the capabilities of researchers. I raise some cautionary issues in this paper by critiquing the methodology
What are student nurses perceptions of acute care placements during their educational training? 1.Introduction The aim of this literature review is to explore how student nurses perceive their acute care placements. This chapter will provide information and background on my chosen topic and explain why it is currently relevant. Furthermore is will also explain the aims and objectives of the literature review. 1.1. Background and rationale This chapter will provide information and background
The objective of this assignment is to critique the research article titled ‘Staff-student relationships and their impact on nursing students’ belongingness and learning’. Polit and Beck (2008) highlighted that there is expectancy on nurses to conduct research in order to base their practice on evidence which has emerged from research. Nurses are expected to use their research findings to make informed decisions and actions with patients. The ultimate goal of research is to develop and expand ones
appropriate and useful approach as this method provides the researcher with a greater understanding of the topic and allows the researcher to gain clarity in defining the nature of the research problem (Manerika & Manerika , 2014, p.95). It also helps Byrne define a problem statement for her future research. However, the nature of this approach is associated with significant limitations, which in Byrnes paper, were coupled with problems in the research title and method that affected the believability and
range limiter of no greater than five years narrowed the search results for relevant yet current research articles. The process for selecting the articles for further investigation included a review of the authors, title, year of publication, research method, major variables studied, measurement, data analysis, and the findings. Moreover, this process for article selection, led to an appraisal, identification, selection, and refining of research topics (Brown, 2014). In summary, the search strategy
published in the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care (JNCC). It will examine both the strengths and limitations of the study by weighing various elements of the research undertaken and its value and implication for nursing practice. It will use a critiquing tool by (Ryan, 2007) (see Appendix 1). Evidence based practice (EBP) is to offer the best care possible to individual patients and use professional judgement to determine nursing care in order to improve patient outcome and even save lives (Moule
patient care, while improving decision-making (Holland and Rees, 2010). I will be critiquing two research papers; qualitative and quantitative, using a framework set out by Holland and Rees (2010), and will explore the impact on practice. Using a framework provides a standardised method of assessing quality and reduces subjectivity. What influences the impact of pressure ulcers on health-related quality of life? A qualitative patient-focused exploration of contributory factors (Gorecki, Nixon, Madill
caregivers. A total of 407 family caregiver-patient dyad was randomized into CARE and attention categories. The CARE group was subjected to the test parameters whereas the attention group received unspecified information (Li et al., 2012). This was the method employed as per the abstract. The results yielded non-significant statistical variations on patient or family caregiver and called for an additional investigation on CARE workings and its effectiveness. The stated question seems unambiguous, it is
variables. In order to figure out how employees feel about the information being provided to them from BIPAC using this type of research is good for the study. This is good research because we are only measuring a small number of variables. In giving critiquing feedback on what could have been done differently by Moore marketing is that they should have taken information from the first survey to find a cause and effect relationship. This would have given Moore more answers to questions like why things
Critique Template for a Quantitative Study NURS 5052/NURS 6052 Week 6 Assignment: Application: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies (due by Day 7 of Week 7) Date: 7/17/2016 Your name: Adetola Stephen Okutubo Article reference (in APA style): Sofroniadou, S., Revela, I., Smirloglou, D., Makriniotou, I., Zerbala, S., Kouloubinis, A., & ... Iatrou, C. (2012). Linezolid versus Vancomycin Antibiotic Lock Solution for the Prevention of Nontunneled Catheter-related