Assignment: Appraising Qualitative Research
Select one of the eight practice problems that burden the overall health of the United States. Conduct a library search for one qualitative research study addressing this problem. Appraise the qualitative research study using the Johns Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal Tool. For Me The Problem is OBESITY.
After appraising and determining the Level of Evidence and Grade of Quality for your selected qualitative study summarize your findings. Transfer your findings to the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. Complete each column including specific details about the qualitative study.
Include your completed Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool and your qualitative research study as an attachment with your initial post. Also, include a permalink for your selected qualitative research study with your initial discussion post. Confirm the link allows access to the full-text study article. Our faculty team will review both your research study and Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool and provide guidance.
Analyze the evidence summary of the selected qualitative research study to address the following.
a. Does the research design answer the research question? Explain your rationale.
b. Were the study sample participants representative? Why or why not?
c. Compare and contrast the study limitations in this study.
d. Based on this evidence summary, would you consider this qualitative research study as support for your selected practice problem? Explain your rationale.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
References
• Fleury, MJ., Grenier, G., Farand, L. et al. (2019). Use of emergency rooms for mental health reasons in Quebec: Barriers and facilitators. Adm Policy Ment Health 46, 18-33.
• Lützén, K. (2017). The value of qualitative methods in prioritized healthcare research. Nordic Journal of Nursing Research, 37(4), 175-176. DOI:10.1177/2057158517745474
• Perry, A., Lawrence, V., and Henderson, C. (2020). Stigmatisation of those with mental health conditions in the acute general hospital setting. Social Science & Medicine, Volume 255.