Instructions
Critically evaluate Study 4. Evaluate the credibility of professional citation, research design, and procedures in a research article. Include a discussion on how this study contributes to evidence-based practice.
Readings & Resources
- Study 4 – Hallberg, I., Ek, A. C., Toss, G., & Bachrach-Lindstrom, M. (2010). Striving for independence: a qualitative study of women living with vertebral fracture. BMC Nursing, 9(7).
Suggested Reading
- Schreiber, M. L. (2016). Evidence-based practice. Negative pressure wound therapy. MEDSURG Nursing, 25(6), 425-428.
- Stevens, K. (2013). The impact of evidence-based practice in nursing and the next big ideas. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 18(2), Manuscript 4. doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol18No02Man04
- Wakefield, A. (2014). Searching and critiquing the research literature. Nursing Standard, 28(39), 49-57. doi:10.7748/ns.28.39.49.e8867
Qualitative Specific Resources
- Chapters 1: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes, Chapter 2: Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions, Chapter 3: Gathering and Appraising the Literature, and Chapter 7: Appraising Qualitative Research includes the checklist for qualitative research in Table 7.1 starting on page 115 in LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2018). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice.
Answer
The research design for the study by Hallberg et al. (2010) is qualitative and has a clear purpose. The main aim of the study is to explore how women with vertebral fractures experience changes in their daily lives and overall quality of life, even years after their diagnosis. In this case, researchers are interested in understanding the personal struggles these women face, including how they manage their pain, cope with physical limitations, and maintain their independence (Hallberg et al., 2010). To that extent, the purpose is clearly defined and focuses on the women’s experiences, thus making the study qualitative research. In this case, qualitative research allows researchers to focus on personal and subjective experiences, since a quantitative method would have focused on measurable outcomes, such as pain levels and physical limitations, without capturing the emotional and social aspects of the women’s lives. Besides, the study’s research question explores how women deal with their daily lives … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.