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This is Assignment 2 for the course, but the first Assignment this week.
DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a research study over the next several weeks using the concepts presented throughout the course. Your final analysis will be a 5- to 7-page paper that includes the following:
A brief, 1- to 2-paragraph overview of the quantitative study that you selected. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT THE ARTICLE CANNOT BE A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Review the Walden University library information on a systematic review https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/145443Links to an external site.
An explanation of two to three strengths of the study and support for your selection (i.e., why is this a strength). Be specific.
An explanation of 2–3 weaknesses of the study and support for your selection (i.e., why is this a weakness). Be specific.
Note: The strengths and weaknesses that you identified should be in relation to design, sampling, data collection, statistical analysis, results, and discussion of the study that you selected.
An explanation of proposed changes you would recommend to improve the quality of the this quantitative study, capitalizing on the strengths and improving on the weaknesses that you identified in the study. Be specific and provide examples.
A final summary of the implications of this study for nursing practice.
The purpose of the analysis is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic, and to strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice. This Assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you when you begin your DNP project. Before you proceed, please review the rubric for this Assignment.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Bradshaw, B., Atkinson, S., & Doody, O. (2017). Employing a qualitative description approach in health care researchLinks to an external site.. Global Qualitative Nursing ResearchLinks to an external site., 4, 1–8. doi:10.1177/2333393617742282
Doyle, L., McCabe, C., Keogh, B., Brady, A., & McCann, M. (2020). An overview of the qualitative descriptive design within nursing researchLinks to an external site.. Journal of Research in Nursing, 25(5), 443–455. doi:10.1177/1744987119880234
Kim, H., Sefcik, J. S., & Bradway, C. (2017).Characteristics of qualitative descriptive studies: A systematic reviewLinks to an external site.. Research in Nursing and Health, 40(1), 23–42. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5225027/
Morgan, D. L. (1997). Focus groups as qualitative researchLinks to an external site.(2nd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978141298
Ramos-Morcillo, A. J., Harillo-Acevedo, D., & Ruzafa-Martinez, M. (2020). Using the Knowledge‐to‐Action Framework to understand experiences of breastfeeding guideline implementation: A qualitative study.Links to an external site.Journal of Nursing Management, 28(7), 1670–1685. doi:10.1111/jonm.13123
Springer, S. I., Land, C. W., Moss, L. J., & Cinotti, D. (2018). Collecting school counseling group work data: Initiating consensual qualitative research through practitioner-researcher partnershipsLinks to an external site.. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 43(2), 128–143. doi:10.1080/01933922.2018.1431346
Required Media
Brett, B. M. (2021). What interviewing style should I use?Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529763126
Wheeler, K. (2021). What is an in-depth interview?Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529763119
Wheeler, K., & Brett, B. M. (2021). Top ten tips for a successful interviewLinks to an external site.[Video]. SAGE Research Methods. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529763195
Hein, W. (2020). Top tips for conducting qualitative researchLinks to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529730708
Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2011). How should one go about designing a qualitative research project?Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412993746
Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2011). When should a researcher choose a qualitative approach?Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412993753
THE ASSIGNMENT: (5–7 PAGES)
Select a quantitative research article from the body of literature that you have reviewed related to the practice gap that you have identified and for which you will develop for your DNP Project.
Review the various quantitative research designs presented in the textbook readings and research articles.
Consider the research design used in your selected article. Ask yourself the following questions:
Is the design appropriate for the study? Why or why not?
Would a different design provide better results? Why or why not?
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.