Assignment Task: Appraisal of Qualitative Research
Read the article and in one paragraph (7 to 8 sentences) provide a rapid critical appraisal by answering the following questions. Support your response by citing and referencing the research article.
1. What was the research design?
2. How were study participants chosen and was the sample size appropriate?
3. Does the research methods fit the purpose of the study? Explain.
4. Are data collection and analysis techniques appropriate for this type of study? Explain.
5. Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified? Explain.
6. What are the reported results?
7. How may the results be applied in clinical practice?
Article: Integrated self-management support provided by primary care nurses to persons with chronic diseases and common mental disorders: a qualitative study.