Discussion
After reading the article selected and applying the Qualitative CASP tool, use the following questions to guide your participation in the discussion forum:
• What have been your prior experience(s) in journal club participation? If you have had previous exposure, what was your overall impression of the utility of journal clubs for nurses?
• What were significant differences you found in this qualitative approach versus a quantitative approach?
• If you had to identify a preference, do you think you lean more toward a qualitative or quantitative approach to research?(FYI: "approach" is a deliberate choice of words; the word method is not interchangeable. Method speaks to specific blueprint of a study whether a quantitative or qualitative approach)
• What are your thoughts regarding the implementation of the CASP tool? Have you used the CASP previously?
• Article specific questions: (article that you used to complete the CASP tool)
o What are your initial thoughts on specific topics found in the selected qualitative study?
o What were the strengths & weaknesses of this study? If you could make changes or modifications of the study, what might they consist of in making research revisions?
o How do the results relate to current practice and how might they influence future practice in your nursing work environment?
o Do you envision these study results changing the landscape of clinical practice or redirecting research in this field? If so, how?.
o Articulate your thoughts regarding the rigor and credibility of this qualitative study
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.