Data Analysis
Were the data management and data analysis methods sufficiently described?
Was the data analysis strategy compatible with the research tradition and with the nature and type of data gathered?
Did the analysis yield an appropriate “product”?
Findings
Were the findings effectively summarized, with good use of excerpts and supporting arguments?
Do the themes adequately capture the meaning of the data? Does it appear that the researcher satisfactorily conceptualized the themes or patterns in the data?
Did the analysis yield an insightful, provocative, authentic, and meaningful picture of the phenomenon?
Theoretical integration
Are the themes or patterns logically connected to each other to form a convincing and integrated whole?
Were figures, maps, or models used effectively to summarize conceptualization?
If a conceptual framework or ideological orientation guided the study, are the themes or patterns linked to it in a cogent manner?
Discussion
Interpretation of the findings
Are the findings interpretive within an appropriate social or cultural context?
Are major findings interpreted and discussed within the context of prior studies?
Are the interpretations consistent with the study’s limitations?
Does the report support transferability of the findings?
Implications and Recommendations
Do the researchers discuss the implications of the study for clinical practice or further inquiry-and are those implications reasonable and complete?
Global Issues
Presentation
Was the report well written, well organized, and sufficiently detailed for critical analysis?
Was the description of the methods, findings, and interpretation sufficiently rich and valid?
Researcher credibility
Do the researchers’ clinical, substantive, or methodological qualifications and experience enhance confidence in the findings and their interpretation?
Summary assessment
Do the study findings appear to be trustworthy-do you have confidence in the findings and their interpretation?
Does the study contribute any meaningful evidence that can be used in nursing practice or that is useful to the nursing discipline?
Summary
Write a 200-300 word summary of the study.
Sample Solution
