The critique should contain the following:
Title Page
Introduction and Identification of the Problem
Identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article
Identify the hypothesis or research question
Literature Review Analysis
Comment the on article’s literature review (usually found in the introduction or background sections)
Participants, Sampling Issues, and Study Setting Analysis
Describe the participants being studied, stating inclusion and exclusion criteria
Discuss the sampling issues, such as probability or nonprobability and number of subjects used
Identify the study setting—where data collection occurred
Ethical Considerations
Discuss informed consent—whether the participants were fully informed, how their consent was obtained, and any other ethical considerations
Identify the hypothesis or research question
Research Design, Variables, and Methodology Analysis
Identify the research design—for example, experimental or nonexperimental; descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, or predictive?
Identify research variables, both independent and dependent
Data Analysis and Results
Describe how the study data were analyzed (what statistical measures were used)
Describe the results of the study and appropriateness of the methods used; include study limitations
Accurately comment on the level of evidence used, nursing theory addressed (including if no theory is described), and implications for nursing practice or research
Implications for Nursing Practice
Discuss how the research findings can be applied to the clinical area
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