NURS 8201 Week 10: Assignment 2 Article Critique
This is Assignment 2 for the course, but the first Assignment this week.
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. Your final analysis will be a 5- to 7-page paper that includes the following:
- 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 2–3 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 you would recommend to improve the quality of the this quantitative 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
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The Assignment: (5–7 pages)
- Select a quantitative research article from the body of literature that you have reviewed related to the practice gap that 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?
SOLUTION NURS 8201 Week 10: Assignment 2 Article Critique
Critique of an Article
The selected problem is related to elderly patient falls in long term healthcare settings. Hourly rounding has emerged as a promising intervention to enhance patient safety and quality of care in long-term care facilities, particularly among elderly residents at risk of falls. Anu’s (2021) quantitative study investigates the impact of hourly rounding on fall rates, staff performance, and documentation practices within a pilot unit of a nursing home. This essay provides a comprehensive overview of the study, highlighting its strengths, weaknesses, proposed changes, and implications for nursing practice. Through a critical analysis of the study’s methodology and findings, this paper aims to elucidate the effectiveness of hourly rounding as a quality improvement initiative in geriatric care settings…
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