qualitative study
We are to read a qualitative study (this one is on Nursing Students and the concept of being as it pertains to interactions with patients) and then address (on 2 pages):
Theoretical Framework: What theory was used? Is it stated or implied? If stated, was it appropriative for describing the concepts, themes or phenomenon? If it isn’t stated, what would you suggest?
Review of the literature: How well done was the researcher’s review? Was it relevant? Current? Were gaps in research identified? If so, what is the gap?
Credibility: Are there any problems with trustworthiness? Briefly explain. Use the right words!
Dependability: Are there any problems with trustworthiness? Briefly explain. Use the right words!
Confirmability (Auditability): Are there any problems with trustworthiness? Briefly explain
Transferability (Fittingness): Are there any problems with trustworthiness? Briefly explain. Use the right words!
Strengths of the study: Your evaluation of the major strengths of the study design and research process.
Limitations of the study: Your evaluation of the major limitations of the study design and research process.
Clinical Relevance/Applicability: Are the results useful? If so, how could the results be used? If is is not useful, why not?
