Qualitative and Quantitative Research Critique
Some of the most significant current information on technology and informatics in nursing comes from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals and articles. Within this category of information sources, we can further divide studies into qualitative and quantitative sources, each with their own set of methods and standards. Within each of these categories, nurses must be able to differentiate between sources of published data that are used to develop evidence-based practice.
For this assignment, you will:
Choose a single topic or issue, related to technology or telecommunication, that informs nursing practice and has been researched either quantitatively or qualitatively. (Note: Meta-analysis and systematic review of literature studies may not be used for this assignment). Topic examples:
Wireless communication solutions.
Real-time location systems.
Delivery robots.
Workflow management systems.
Wireless patient monitoring solutions.
Electronic medication administration with bar coding.
Telehealth.
Electronic clinical documentation with clinical decision support.
Interactive patient systems.
Select one nursing qualitative research article and one quantitative research article, published in a peer-reviewed journal, on your chosen topic. Use library resources to select studies were not assigned as part of the course readings and that have not already been discussed during this course. Follow the steps below.
Summarize the research studies to include the following:
Problem or purpose for the study.
Study design.
Setting.
Data collection methods.
Data analysis methods.
Study reliability and validity.
Critique the studies in a narrative format addressing each of the following questions:
Is the research focus significant to nursing and health care?
How will it generate or refine knowledge in nursing practice?
Did the authors provide a review of background literature?
Was the review of background literature provided?
What topics or concepts were discussed in the review of literature?
Were ethical standards for research followed and how?
State your conclusions about how the studies did or did not advance nursing knowledge in terms of building an evidence-based practice (EBP). Where the results potentially actionable? Keep in mind that it takes more than one study to provide a knowledge base for EBP, but this exercise will give you an idea of how the process works.
What do the findings of the studies add to the current body of knowledge?
Compare and contrast how the two research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) are different in their approaches to creating knowledge.
Conclusion:
Explain how the studies will inform your practice or the practice of professional nursing.
Read the Qualitative and Quantitative Research Critique Scoring Guide to learn the requirements for this assignment and how you will be evaluated. Submit your 4–6 page paper in the assignment area.
Format the paper, citations, and references using APA style guidelines
Use 12-point Times New Roman font
Include a title and reference page.
Use the following subheadings:
Summary.
Critique.
Conclusion.
