The purpose of this report is to conduct a critical appraisal of a published article. Carnwell (1997) describes a critical appraisal as an unbiased and balanced scrutiny of the research paper so that both its strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. The focus of the appraisal with be on “Promoting the health of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; patients and their carer’s views” (Caress et al‚ 2010). The format of the appraisal will be formed around a set of criteria
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international epidemic affecting all healthcare professions (WHO‚2012). First point of interest to a reader is the title; giving clear indication of the subject (Polit and beck‚ 2012). It should grab the attention of a reader as discussed by Parahoo (2006). A good title should contemplate all aspects of the above‚ also considering Polit and Becks (2012) thoughts on the title being with a 15 word limit. This title is very clear to the reader‚ in relation to the subject under study being short
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Is a systematic method of exploring or establishing the existence of a phenomenon and how it influences other phenomenon’s (pollit & Beck 2004). Nursing research is an umbrella term for all research into nursing practice and issues related to it (parahoo 1997). During her first interview with her mentor the student explained how she perceived her personal and professional limitations. It is crucial that students ensure they make the best opportunities out of their practice placements (Royal College
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guide to design and implementation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Moule‚ P and Goodman‚ M Nursing & Midwifery council (2008) The Code. Available at: http://www.nmc-uk.org/Nurses-and-midwives/The-code/The-code-in-full/ (Accessed: 18th June 2012). Parahoo‚ K Powers‚ B. A and Knapp‚ T.R. (2011) Dictionary of nursing theory and research. 4th edn. New York: Springer publishing company. Rydon‚ S Watt‚ D. (2007) ‘On Becoming a Qualitative Researcher: The value of Reflexivity’‚ The qualitative report‚ 12(1)
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The purpose of this assignment is to critique two research studies that I have identified from my practice. I am currently working as a community staff nurse within a District Nursing team (DN). Leg ulcers have a huge impact on the DNs workload‚ Moffat; Franks & Oldroyd (1992) evidenced that time spent by DNs caring for people with leg ulcers ranged from 9-22% of the total workload. Douglas (2001) informs us that leg ulceration affects around 1% of the population. This evidence has provided the author
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previous research undertaken by the researcher or qualifications which would have proved relevant to this study. Therefore it is difficult to ascertain the researcher’s background and thus the impact it has on this piece of research. Parahoo (1997) identifies that the abstract should highlight the research question asked‚ providing the reader with sufficient information to decide whether the article is of interest. The abstract does state what the study wanted to achieve and what it did
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Physical and Psychological Management and Secondary Prevention of Self-Harm in Primary and Secondary Care Nursing & Midwifery Council (2008) Standards of Conduct‚ Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. London: Nursing & Midwifery Council. Parahoo‚ K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles‚ Process and Issues. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Polit‚ D. F. & Beck‚ C. T. (2006) Essentials of Nursing Research: Methods‚ Appraisal and Utilization. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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10/15 words long and should clearly identify for the reader the purpose of the study (Connell Meehan‚ 1999). Titles that are too long or too short can be confusing or misleading (Parahoo‚ 2006). From the abstract the reader should be able to determine if the study is of interest and whether or not to continue reading (Parahoo‚ 2006). The author(s’) qualifications and job can be a useful indicator into the researcher(s’)
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4.2.4 Impacts of moral distress on critical care nurses Moral distress has been a topic of interest to many nursing researchers due to the consequences that it poses‚ however few studies have examined the impacts of moral distress on nurses. By utilizing existing research on the topic‚ Corley (2002) proposed a theory of moral distress that encompassed its negative effects. Corley (2002) theorized that moral distress negatively affects nurses‚ patients and organizations. When subjected to moral distress
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Place Attachment on Users Perceptions of Social and Environmental Conditions in a Natural Setting. Journal of Environmental Psychology‚ 24(2)‚ 213-225. Lecompton‚ Margaret D. (2000). Analysing Qualitative Data. United Kingdom: Tailor and Francis. Parahoo‚ K. (2006). Nursing Research: Principles‚ Process and Issues. (2nd edition). New York: palgrave Macmillan. Polit‚ D. F. and Beck‚ C. T. (2004). Nursing Research: Principles and Methods. Lippincott Williams :Wilkins. Polit‚ D. and Beck‚ C. (2008)
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