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2806NRS Evidence-Based Nursing A3 Written Assignment – Critical Evaluation
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Aim
In this summative assessment item, you will have the opportunity to build on the skills developed in to assist you to critically evaluate a journal article. It is expected you will refer to the feedback received in A2 Annotated Bibliography to support the development of the skills and knowledge to implement evidence-based nursing.
This assessment item will assess -
- Learning Outcome 2: Summarise research articles, including their methodology and their contribution of the research to nursing practice; and
- Learning Outcome 3: Evaluate the credibility of information produced from research studies.
Instructions
For this assessment, you need to write a 1500-word in which you critically evaluate the supplied journal article (see below) and discuss its relevance to clinical nursing practice.
Specifically, in your report you need to:
1. Accurately identify and explain the different elements of the research process evident in the article.
2. Critically evaluate the research elements using the critical appraisal template with reference to recent, relevant, and scholarly literature.
3. Discuss the significant implications of research for contemporary nursing practice and standards of care.
You must use the following headings to structure your report. You do not submit this template but use it to plan your essay.
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Introduction
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PICO
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Complete this table |
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What is the problem/ population? |
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What is the intervention? |
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What is the Comparator? |
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What is the primary outcome? |
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What is the secondary outcome/s? |
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Journal and Authors |
Present an overview of this journal. Is it a good journal? e.g., impact factor In what country is the journal published? Are the authors experts in the field? Why is it a useful article for the reader? |
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Title, abstract and literature review |
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a. Is the title appropriate? e.g., is the title consistent with the text? b. Is the abstract informative? e.g., aims, research method, participants, data collection, data analysis, findings? c. Were the aims and/or objectives clearly stated? c. Is the literature cited in the background/literature review current, relevant and comprehensive? |
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Research Design |
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a. What type of mixed method design was used? What rationale is provided for adopting a mixed-method approach? b. Are the research question/s clear? c. Were the need for the study stated? e. Describe how the intervention(s) was carried out? |
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The sample |
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a. What was the sample of interest? b. Identify and describe the setting of the study. Hospital, home, community etc. c. How were the participants accessed and recruited? |
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Data collection |
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a. What data was collected? What outcome/s were measured? Are the data collection strategies appropriate for the research question? b. What tools were used to collect the data (surveys, questionnaires, or other data collection tools)? e.g., do the tools used reflect the purpose of the study? c. Who collected the data and how? d. Did the study have ethical clearance? |
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Data Analysis |
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a. How were the quantitative results reported in this study? b. How were the qualitative findings used to support the quantitative results? c. How were the data analysed? d. Is the analysis technique effectively answer the research question? |
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Results |
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Conclusion |
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a. What was the most important finding? e.g., ask yourself the so what question? b. Were implications for healthcare/practice suggested? |
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Relevance to nursing practice |
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a. Patient values e.g., did the patients find it useful? Do they accept it? Are there negative impacts/positive outcomes for patients? b. Clinical expertise e.g., would it be useful in other clinical contexts? If the context changes, is the response or evidence-based practice still usable? c. Available evidence e.g., does it support other available evidence/ research studies? |
Please note that the suggested word count for each section of your report is approximate.
- PICO, journal quality (50 words)
- Title, Abstract and Literature Review (150 words)
- Research Design (250 words)
- The Sample (150 words)
- Data Collection (200 words)
- Data Analysis (150 words)
- Results (150 words)
- Conclusion (150 words)
- Relevance to clinical nursing practice (250 words)
- You need to include a reference list (not included in word count) on a separate page.
Other elements:
- You need to adhere strictly to the word limit of 1500 words. The word limit for an assessment item includes in-text citations, tables and quotations. The word limit DOES NOT include the reference list. Please note the marker will cease marking your submitted work once they have reached the allocated word limit.
- Always refer to the Griffith Health Writing and Referencing Guide. Ensure your assignment format strictly adheres to these guidelines.
- Ensure that you use scholarly literature (digitized readings, research articles, relevant Government reports and textbooks) that have been published within the last five [5] years (between 2018– 2023 (inclusive).
- Use the APA7 referencing style.
- You may use headings to organise your report.
- Unless otherwise instructed, write in the third person.
- Use academic language throughout.
- Refer to the marking rubric when writing your assignment. This will assist you in calculating the weightings of the sections for your assignment.