Homework: Qualitative Research
Write a fully developed essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.
Conduct a literature search to select a qualitative research study on the topic identified in Module. My PICOT topic was:
In surgical patients (P), does the use of prophylactic pressure injury dressings for prolonged cases (I) reduce the incidence of hospital acquired skin injuries/ulcers (O) when compared to surgical patients without a pressure injury prevention dressing in place (C)?
Conduct an initial critical appraisal of the study.
Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of qualitative studies, including:
1. What type of qualitative research design was utilized to conduct the study?
2. Are the results valid/trustworthy and credible?
• How were the participants chosen?
• How were accuracy and completeness of data assured?
• How plausible/believable are the results?
3. Are implications of the research stated?
• May new insights increase sensitivity to others' needs?
• May understandings enhance situational competence?
4. What is the effect on the reader?
• Are the results plausible and believable?
• Is the reader imaginatively drawn to the experience?
5. What are the results of the study?
• Does the research approach fit the purpose of the study?
6. How does the researcher identify the study approach?
• Are the data collection and analysis techniques appropriate?
7. Is the significance/importance of the study explicit?
• Does the literature support a need for the study?
• What is the study's potential contribution?
8. Is the sampling clear and guided by study needs?
• Does the researcher control selection of the sample?
• Do sample size and composition reflect the study needs?
• Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified?
9. Are data collection procedures clear?
• Are sources and means of verifying data explicit?
• Are researcher roles and activities explained?
10. Are data analysis procedures described?
• Does analysis guide directions of sampling when it ends?
• Are data management processes described?
• What are the reported results (descriptive or interpretation)?
11. How are specific findings presented?
• Are the data meanings derived from data described in context?
• Does the writing effectively promote understanding?
12. Will the results help me care for my patients?
• Are the results relevant to persons in similar situations?
• Are the results relevant to patient values and/or circumstances?
• How may the results be applied to clinical practice?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.