Research Critique Guidelines – Part I
Use this document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that
you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your
responses.
Qualitative Studies
Background of Study
1. Summary of studies. Include problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and
research question.
How do these two articles support the nurse practice issue you chose?
1. Discuss how these two articles will be used to answer your PICOT question.
2. Describe how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those
identified in your PICOT question.
Method of Study:
1. State the methods of the two articles you are comparing and describe how they are
different.
2. Consider the methods you identified in your chosen articles and state one benefit and one
limitation of each method.
Results of Study
1. Summarize the key findings of each study in one or two comprehensive paragraphs.
2. What are the implications of the two studies in nursing practice?
Ethical Considerations
1. Discuss two ethical consideration in conducting research.
2. Describe how the researchers in the two articles you choose took these ethical
considerations into account while performing their research.
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Course Code
NRS-433V
Class Code
NRS-433V-O505
Criteria
Content
Percentage
75.0%
Qualitative Studies
5.0%
Background of Study
10.0%
Article Support of Nursing Practice Issue
15.0%
Method of Study
15.0%
Results of Study
15.0%
Ethical Considerations
15.0%
Organization and Effectiveness
15.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose
5.0%
Argument Logic and Construction
5.0%
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use)
5.0%
Format
10.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the
major and assignment)
5.0%
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
5.0%
Total Weightage
100%
Assignment Title
Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations
1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%)
Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles
presented use qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
incomplete.
Discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is
incomplete.
Discussion on the method of study for each article is omitted.
The comparison of study methods is omitted or incomplete.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is incomplete.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is incomplete. A discussion on ethical considerations
of the two articles presented in the essay is incomplete.
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing
claim.
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format
is rarely followed correctly.
Sources are not documented.
Total Points
200.0
2: Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%)
Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only
one article is based on qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
A summary of how articles support the PICOT question is
presented. It is unclear how the articles can be used to
answer the proposed PICOT question. Significant information
and detail are required.
A partial summary of the method of study for each article is
presented. The comparison of study methods is incomplete.
A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted or
incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.
A summary of the study results includes findings and
implications for nursing practice but lacks relevant details and
explanation. There are some omissions or inaccuracies.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is included but lacks relevant details and
explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two
articles used in the essay is summarized but there are
significant inaccuracies or omissions.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not
clear.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence
structure, or word choice are present.
Template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
3: Satisfactory (83.00%)
N/A
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
partially complete and includes some relevant details and
explanation.
A general discussion on how articles support the PICOT
question is presented. The articles demonstrate general
support in answering the proposed PICOT question. It is
unclear how the interventions and comparison groups in the
articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question.
Some rational or information is needed.
A general discussion on the method of study for each article
is presented. The comparison of study methods is
summarized. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
summarized. There some inaccuracies or partial omissions.
More information is needed.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is generally presented. Overall, the
discussion includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is partially complete and includes some relevant
details and explanation. A discussion on ethical
considerations of the two articles used in the essay is
discussed but there are some inaccuracies, or some
information is needed.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument
logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are
not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence
structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some
minor errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, although some formatting errors may be present.
4: Good (94.00%)
N/A
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is
presented. The articles demonstrate support in answering the
proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison
groups in the articles compare to those identified in the
PICOT question. Minor detail or rational is needed for clarity
or support.
A discussion on the method of study for each article is
presented. The comparison of study methods is generally
described. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented. There minor are inaccuracies. Some detail is
required for accuracy or clarity.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is complete and includes relevant details
and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is complete and includes relevant details and
explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two
articles used in the essay is presented; some detail in needed
for accuracy or clarity.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and
appropriate to the purpose.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of
argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of
claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective
figures of speech are used.
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in
formatting style.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, and format is mostly correct.
5: Excellent (100.00%)
Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on
qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive
explanation.
A clear discussion on how articles support the PICOT question
is presented. The articles demonstrate strong support in
answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions
and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare to
those identified in the PICOT question.
A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article
is presented. The comparison of study methods is described
in detail. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid
understanding of research methods.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant
details and extensive explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the
conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial
relevant details and extensive explanation. A detailed
discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles used
in the essay is presented.
Comments
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper
clear.
Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive
claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
All format elements are correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of
error.
Points Earned
Literature Evaluation Table
Student Name:
Summary of Clinical Issue (200-250 words): Hypertension lists as one of the nursing problems that affect the normal living of
an individual. Hypertension refers to a long-term condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently high. In most cases,
referred to as high blood pressure and risks the life of the patient as it can be prone to other heart diseases. Some of the symptoms of
hypertension are headache, fever, and shortness in a breath but most patients do not have any symptoms until the condition gets to lifethreatening levels.
The two types of hypertension are primary and secondary depending on the cause among adults. Primary hypertension is common
among adults and is caused by unidentifiable factors. Secondary hypertension is caused by underlying factors such as kidney failure and
diabetes. Medical statistics show that adults especially men above the age of 40 falls under a higher risk of suffering from hypertension.
Medically, the condition is termed as a lifestyle disease because it requires management based on daily activities. Some of the
recommended lifestyle management activities are exercise and a balanced diet. Clinical management of hypertension is applicable under
certain circumstances especially that cause cardiac diseases. Hypertension as a medical problem calls for further research to define a
specific treatment approach to replace the management guidelines.
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PICOT Question: For adults between above the age of 40 suffering from hypertension and with other recurring medical conditions (P),
will regular exercise and managed diet (I), compared to medication dependent patients (C), stand a chance of reducing the risk of
suffering heart diseases(O) in eight (8) months of recovery (T).
Criteria
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
APA-Formatted
Haque, A. F., Uddin, F., &
Vargas, G., Cajita, M. I.,
Lochmann, K. A., Grossman, A.,
Article Citation with
Hamid, F. (2019). A Clinical
Whitehouse, E., & Han, H. R.
Ebert, C., & Gatton, C. (2017).
Permalink
Audit on Management of
(2017). Use of short messaging
Aromatherapy as Symptom
Hypertension. Chattagram Maa-
service for hypertension
Management for
O-Shishu Hospital Medical
management: a systematic
Hematology/Oncology/Blood
College Journal, 18(1), 49-51.
review. The Journal of
and Marrow Transplant
cardiovascular nursing, 32(3),
Patients. Biology of Blood and
260.
2
Marrow Transplantation, 23(3),
S477.
How Does the Article
The article describes a clinical
The use of Short Messaging
The article analyzes the
Relate to the PICOT
audit on the management of
Services (SMS) to manage
challenges of managing
Question?
hypertension which is the
hypertension.
hypertension among Pediatric
nursing practice issue.
Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Patients.
Quantitative,
Quantitative because the analysis
Qualitative because the study
Quantitative because the analysis
Qualitative (How do
involves a collection of
depends on a literature review of
depends on statistical figures.
you know?)
numerical data from the clinic.
published data.
Purpose Statement
To identify the deficiency of
To identify the impact of SMS in
To evaluate the challenges that
hypertension management
the management of hypertension.
Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Research Question
practices by patients, physicians,
Patients face in the management
and cardiologists in the clinic.
of hypertension.
The impact and deficiency of
How the use of SMS between the
How to sustainably manage
hypertension management
patient and physician to
hypertension among
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Outcome
practices in both developed and
communicate affects the
Hematopoietic Stem Cell
developing countries.
management of hypertension?
Patients.
Hypertension management
The use of SMS for direct
Sustainable management of
deficiency is low in both
communication between the
hypertension among
developing and developed
patient and physician impacts the
Hematopoietic Stem Cell
countries.
management of hypertension
Patients is challenging.
positively.
Setting
A clinic in Chatt Maa Shi
Data collection from PubMed,
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
(Where did the study
Hospital in Bangladesh
CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane,
Medical Center
take place?)
Sample
Method
Scopus, and PsycINFO
80 patients of mean age
Six studies from medically
Hematopoietic Stem Cell
54.9±9.9years
published articles.
Patients at the Medical center
Data collection through
Independent systematic literature
Hypertension algorithm analysis
interviews and recording of
search and meta-analysis
family, medical and hypertension
management history of patients.
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Key Findings of the
78.4% of the patients properly
The use of SMS for
Management of hypertension
Study
managed hypertension
communication aids in BP
among hematopoietic stem cell
80 patients, 44 patients needed
management of hypertension.
patients is challenging and
combined treatment practices.
The mode of communication is
requires advanced technology for
Hypertension before a diagnosis
only effective when the
sustainability.
of diabetes on most patients
individual patient communicates
with the physician.
Recommendations of
Hypertension management
SMS has a high potential to
Technology and double
the Researcher
deficiency is low with a
trigger great innovation for the
management of hypertension can
significant 20% level.
management of hypertension.
play a significant role in reducing
such challenges.
Criteria
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
APA-Formatted
Lurbe, E., Torró, I., Álvarez, J.,
Gabb, G. M., Mangoni, A. A.,
Tocci, G., Cicero, A. F., Salvetti,
Article Citation with
Aguilar, F., Mancia, G., Redon,
Anderson, C. S., Cowley, D.,
M., Musumeci, M. B., Ferrucci,
Permalink
J., & Redon, P. (2019). The
Dowden, J. S., Golledge, J., ... &
A., Borghi, C., & Volpe, M.
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impact on office blood pressure
Schlaich, M. (2016). Guideline
(2017). Attitudes and preferences
categories and ambulatory blood
for the diagnosis and
for the clinical management of
pressure discrepancies of the
management of hypertension in
hypertension and hypertension-
European Society of
adults—2016. Medical Journal
related cerebrovascular disease in
Hypertension and the American
of Australia, 205(2), 85-89.
the general practice: results of
Academy of Pediatrics
Italian hypertension and brain
Guidelines for Management of
survey. Clinical
Hypertension in Children and
hypertension, 23(1), 10.
Adolescents. Journal of
hypertension.
How Does the Article
The article analyzes the impact
The article outlines guidelines on
The article analyzes the attitudes
Relate to the PICOT
of guidelines provided by the
the diagnosis and management of
and preferences of clinical
Question?
European Society Hypertension
hypertension among adults.
management of hypertension and
and America Academy of
other cardiovascular diseases.
Pediatricians on the classification
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of hypertension based on office
and ambulatory.
Quantitative,
Quantitative because it entails
Qualitative because the
Qualitative because the research
Qualitative (How do
experiments and numerical data
guidelines are derived from
study depends on an Italian
you know?)
analysis.
literature analysis of published
Survey.
data.
Purpose Statement
The impacts of guides from ESH
Identify guidelines to improve
The preference and attitude of
and AAP in the management of
the diagnosis and management of
patients towards clinical
hypertension among adolescents
hypertension among adults.
management of hypertension and
and children.
Research Question
cardiac disease.
AAP and ESH guidelines impact
Diagnosis and management of
Most people have a positive
the management of hypertension
hypertension among adults
attitude and prefer clinical
positively.
depend on a set of medical
management of hypertension.
guidelines.
Outcome
AAP and ESH guidelines
Patients with a persistent blood
Most Italian physicians refer to
improved the normal
pressure 160/100mmHg risk
use left ventricular hypertrophy
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management of hypertension but
cardiovascular diseases and
frequently associated with CVD
impacted negatively for the
should start an anti-hypertensive
for the management of
ambulatory classified
therapy.
hypertension.
The National Heart Foundation
Italian medical center
hypertension.
Setting
AAP and ESH recognized clinic.
(Where did the study
of Australia
take place?)
Sample
2957 youths aged between 5-18
Statistical data of 6 million
and a subgroup of 2467
hypertensive adults from
participants, 3941 office BP
Australia
591 Italian physicians
assessment.
Method
Practical clinical evaluations
Literature review
Questionnaire for a survey
Key Findings of the
The application of the two
Early anti-hypertensive therapy
Most physicians prefer clinical
Study
guidelines creates differences in
reduces the risk of cardiovascular management because according
the classification for the
diseases among hypertensive
to the survey Italian physicians
patients.
consider left ventricular
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management of hypertension
hypertrophy frequently
among children and adolescents.
associated with CVD.
Recommendations of
Application of AAP and ESH
Patients with the persistence of
Physicians prefer to use clinical
the Researcher
guidelines can affect the
blood pressure above
management which is more
management procedures based
140/100mmHg should consider
effective among Italian patients.
on groups classified on office
anti-hypertensive therapy.
and ambulatory basis.
Links
Article 1-https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/CMOSHMCJ/article/view/42136
Article 2-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5085898/
Article 3-https://www.bbmt.org/action/showPdf?pii=S1083-8791%2816%2931119-3
Article 4- https://insights.ovid.com/crossref?an=00004872-201912000-00014
Article 5- https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/10.5694mja16.00526.pdf
Article 6- https://clinicalhypertension.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40885-017-0066-0
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