Nursing quality of a published research study
The aim of this Assignment is to assist you to develop knowledge and skills in the application of rating scales to critically appraise the quality of a published research study.
Objectives being assessed
Apply a critical approach to reviewing the literature
Describe the different approaches to research
Task
Step: 1
Once you have skim read both of the following research articles, choose ONE paper to critically appraise using the critical appraisal tool provided ? Step 2.
Article 1: Mudge, E, Price, P, Neal, W & Harding, KG 2014, ?A randomized controlled trial of larval therapy for the debridement of leg ulcers: Results of a multicenter, randomized, controlled, open, observer blind, parallel group study?, Wound Repair and Regeneration, vol. 22, no.1, pp. 43-51.
Article 2: Jones, SC, Barrie, L & Berry N 2012, ?Why (not) alcohol energy drinks? A qualitative study with Australian university students?, Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 281?287.
Step 2 ? Apply the appropriate critical appraisal tool
– Adapted McMasters Tool 1
– Adapted McMasters Tool 2
[The templates for the tools above can be dowloaded from the ‘Assessment’ section on the learnonline site]
Answer each section,
providing an explanation for your answers, where indicated.
Step 3 – Conclusion
Write a concluding comment on the methodological quality of the research based upon the appraisal undertaken.
Discuss how the appraisal process has broadened your understanding of assessing the quality of published research.
Step 4 ? Prepare your written academic paper and submit via Gradebook (1,700 words)
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