Research for Evidence Based Practice

ASSIGNMENT: ARTICLE CRITIQUE

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DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a research study over the next several weeks using the concepts presented throughout the course.

· A brief, 1- to 2-paragraph overview of the quantitative study that you selected. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT THE ARTICLE CANNOT BE A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Review the Walden University library information on a systematic review https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/145443Links to an external site.

· An explanation of two to three strengths of the study and support for your selection (i.e., why is this a strength?). Be specific.

· An explanation of two to three weaknesses of the study and support for your selection (i.e., why is this a weakness?). Be specific.

· Note: The strengths and weaknesses that you identified should be in relation to design, sampling, data collection, statistical analysis, results, and discussion of the study that you selected.

· An explanation of proposed changes that you would recommend to improve the quality of the study, capitalizing on the strengths and improving on the weaknesses that you identified in the study. Be specific and provide examples.

· A final summary of the implications of this study for nursing practice.

The purpose of the analysis is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic, and to strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice. This Assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you when you begin your DNP project. Before you proceed, please review the rubric for this Assignment

RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
· Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2020). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.

· Chapter 24, “Using Statistics to Predict” (pp. 675–686)

Linear Regression Resources
· Chi, C., Wu, H., Huan, C., & Lee, Y. (2017). Using linear regression to identify critical demographic variables affecting patient safety culture from viewpoints of physicians and nurses Links to an external site. . Hospital Practices and Research, 2(2), 47–53. doi:10.15171/hpr.2017.12

· De Groot, K., De Veer, A. J. E., Paans, W., & Francke, A. L. (2020). Use of electronic health records and standardized terminologies: A nationwide survey of nursing staff experiences Links to an external site. . International Journal of Nursing Studies Links to an external site. , 104. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103523

· Echevarria, I. M., Patterson, B. J., & Krouse, A. (2017). Predictors of transformational leadership of nurse managers Links to an external site. . Journal of Nursing Management, 25(3), 167–175. doi:10.1111/jonm.12452

· Edmonson, C. (2015). Strengthening moral courage among nurse leaders Links to an external site. . Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 20(2). doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol20No20PPT01

· Malagon-Aguilera, M. C., Suñer-Soler, R., Bonmatí-Tomas, A., Bosch-Farré, C., Gelabert-Vilella. S., & Juvinyà-Canal, D. (2019). Relationship between sense of coherence, health and work engagement among nurses Links to an external site. . Journal of Nursing Management, 27(8), 1620–1630. doi:10.1111/jonm.12848

· Westland, H., Schuurmans, M. J., Bos-Touwen, I. D., de Bruin-van Leersum, M. A., Monninkhof, E. M., Schröder, C. D., de Vette, D. A., & Trappenburg, J. C. (2020). Effectiveness of the nurse-led Activate intervention in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease in primary care: A cluster-randomised controlled trial Links to an external site. . European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19(8), 721–731. doi:10.1177/1474515120919547

· Yeom, H.-E. (2021). Causal beliefs about hypertension and self-care behaviour in Korean patients Links to an external site. . Collegian, 28(1), 48–56. doi:10.1016/j.colegn.2020.04.007

Article Critique Resources
· Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., & Ryan, F. (2007). Step-by-step guide to critiquing research. Part 1: Quantitative research Links to an external site. . British Journal of Nursing, 16(11), 658–663. doi:10.12968/bjon.2007.16.11.23681

· Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., & Cronin, P. (2007). Step-by-step guide to critiquing research. Part 2: Qualitative research Links to an external site. . British Journal of Nursing, 16(12), 738–744. doi:10.12968/bjon.2007.16.12.23726

· Vance, D. E., Talley, M., Azuero, A., Pearce, P. F., & Christian, B. J. (2013). Conducting an article critique for a quantitative research study: Perspectives for doctoral students and other novice readers Links to an external site. . Nursing: Research and Reviews, 3, 67–75. doi:10.2147/NRR.S43374

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

The Assignment: (5–7 pages)

· Select a research article from the body of literature that you have reviewed related to the practice gap you have identified and for which you will develop for your DNP Project.

· Review the various quantitative research designs presented in the textbook readings and research articles.

· Consider the research design used in your selected article. Ask yourself the following questions.

· Is the design appropriate for the study? Why or why not?

· Would a different design provide better results? Why or why not?

You are not required to submit this Assignment this week.

Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing CenterLinks to an external site. provides an example of those required elements. All papers submitted must use this formatting.

Rubric
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