Summarize and critically appraise a selected article. In addition to a one-page executive summary, include a completed critical appraisal tool in your submission.
Instructions: Appraising Qualitative Research
• Summarize and critically appraise a selected article. In addition to a one-page executive summary, include a completed critical appraisal tool in your submission.
Introduction
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of searching for, appraising, and integrating the most relevant, best research evidence to answer a clinical question or address a health care challenge. This best research evidence is weighed along with patient preferences and values, organizational data, and professional expertise. Because of this, doctoral professionals must develop a working knowledge of how to critically appraise research studies and the evidence they provide. Qualitative studies often provide the best evidence and are becoming more and more important in the realm of EBP. Professional literature provides tools to assist in developing this skill.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Apply the steps of the evidence-based practice process to a health care challenge.
o Compose a PICOT question that the researcher might have used as a foundation for the study.
Competency 2: Evaluate qualitative research methods and results as they relate to evidence-based practice.
o Summarize the study by describing its purpose, method, design, and results.
o Evaluate a qualitative study by applying a critical appraisal tool.
Competency 5: Apply knowledge of your own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations.
o Explain how health care professionals in multiple roles could use the study findings to work together to provide care, promote health, and prevent disease.
Competency 6: Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
o Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
Preparation
Search the Capella library for a tool that guides the critical appraisal of a qualitative study. The Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Health Sciences has suggestions, or you may choose a different tool.
Choose and read one of these three qualitative studies:
o Howson, A., Turell, W., & Roc, A. (2018). Perceived self-efficacy in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas: Qualitative outcomes in patient-directed education. Health Education Journal, 77(4), 430–443.
o Koffer Miller, K., Mathew, M., Nonnemacher, S., &Shea, L. (2018). Program experiences of adults with autism, their families, and providers: Findings from a focus group study. Autism, 22(3), 345–356.
o Masupe, T. K., Ndayi, K., Tsolekile, L., Delobelle, P., &Puoane, T. (2018). Redefining diabetes and the concept of self-management from a patient’s perspective: Implications for disease risk factor management. Health Education Research, 33(1), 40–54.
Instructions
Write an executive summary, including the following:
Identify PICOT components and compose a PICOT question that the researcher might have used as a foundation for the health care challenge addressed by the study.
Summarize the study by describing its purpose, design, methods, and results.
Following your executive summary, create a table or other organized format to record your answers to the critical appraisal tool you selected. Include at least two resources from additional research to support your answers to the appraisal. Provide citations and references for all resources used. This portion of the assessment will be graded on the following criterion:
Evaluate a qualitative study by applying a critical appraisal tool.
After completing the appraisal, return to the executive summary. Add explanation to meet the following criterion:
Explain how health care professionals in multiple roles could use the study findings to work together to improve care, promote health, and prevent disease.
Additional Requirements
Page length: Include 3–4 pages, including the executive summary and the appraisal table.
References: Provide APA citations and references for the article and the critical appraisal tool you select, as well as other resources used.
Writing: Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
Resources: Components of Evidence-Based Practice
• Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Health Sciences.
o Refer to the resources in this Capella Library Guide, including the list of books on the topic.
Vila Health: The PICO(T) Process | Transcript.
o This media piece models the creation of a PICO(T) question.
Melnyk, B. M., &Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
o Chapter 6, “Critically Appraising Qualitative Evidence for Clinical Decision Making,” pages 189–217.
Resources: Critical Appraisal Tools
• Williamson, K. M. (2009). Evidence-based practice: Critical appraisal of qualitative evidence. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 15(3), 202–207.
o Read this article for information that will be helpful in selecting a critical appraisal tool for your assessment.
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Health Sciences.
o This library guide has a page on Critically Appraising the Evidence. In addition, its page of EBP books is a promising source of critical appraisal tools.
Buccheri, R. K, &Sharifi, C. (2017). Critical appraisal tools and reporting guidelines for evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 14(6), 463–472.
o This resource provides nine critical appraisal tools, many of which can be found in the Capella Library.
Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). JAMA series on step-by-step critical appraisal. Retrieved from http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gim/training/osler/osler_jama_steps.html
Resources: Qualitative Research Methods
• Kaiser Permanente Southern California Nursing Research. (n.d.). Nursing research series – Part 8: Qualitative research design [Video]. | Transcript. Retrieved from http://kpnursing.org/_SCAL/research/researchseries/08_qualititativerd/player.html
o The video provides an overview on Qualitative Research design.
Data Analysis Methods in Qualitative Research.
Additional Qualitative Data Collection Methods.
Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., DiCenso, A., Blythe, J., & Neville, A. J. (2014). The use of triangulation in qualitative research. Oncology Nursing Forum, 41(5), 545–547.
o Chapter 7, “Integration of Patient Preferences and Values and Clinical Knowledge in Evidence-Based Practice,” pages 219–232.
o Chapter 10, “The Role of Outcomes and Evidence-Based Quality Improvement in Enhancing and Evaluating Practice Changes,” pages 293–312.
Resources: Executive Summary
• Gaertner-Johnston, L. (2013, May 29). Write better executive summaries [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.businesswritingblog.com/business_writing/2013/05/write-better-executive-summaries.html
o This website provides tips for improving the clarity and quality of executive summaries.
The following resources provide examples of executive summaries.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). Improving patient flow and reducing emergency department crowding: A guide for hospitals (executive summary). Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/executive-summary.html
o This example shows an executive summary for a 43-page report. It may help you to understand ways to prioritize which information needs to be included.
Australian Government Department of Health. (n.d.). Mental health nurse incentive program: Executive summary. Retrieved from http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-m-mhnipro-toc~mental-pubs-m-mhnipro-exe
o This is another example of how an executive summary can be organized and information communicated concisely.
Resources: Executive Summary
• Gaertner-Johnston, L. (2013, May 29). Write better executive summaries [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.businesswritingblog.com/business_writing/2013/05/write-better-executive-summaries.html
o This website provides tips for improving the clarity and quality of executive summaries.
The following resources provide examples of executive summaries.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). Improving patient flow and reducing emergency department crowding: A guide for hospitals (executive summary). Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/executive-summary.html
o This example shows an executive summary for a 43-page report. It may help you to understand ways to prioritize which information needs to be included.
Australian Government Department of Health. (n.d.). Mental health nurse incentive program: Executive summary. Retrieved from http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-m-mhnipro-toc~mental-pubs-m-mhnipro-exe
o This is another example of how an executive summary can be organized and information communicated concisely.
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