One framework for appraising qualitative research (based on 4 aspects of trustworthiness) is provided and there is an opportunity to practise the technique on a sample article. Support Materials. Framework for reading qualitative papers. Critical appraisal of a qualitative paper PowerPoint.
Writing an Article Critique
A summary of a research article requires you to share the key points of the article so your reader can get a clear picture of what the article is about. A critique may include a brief summary, but the main focus should be on your evaluation and analysis of the research itself. What steps need to be taken to write an article critique? Before you ...
Criteria for Good Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Review
This review aims to synthesize a published set of evaluative criteria for good qualitative research. The aim is to shed light on existing standards for assessing the rigor of qualitative research encompassing a range of epistemological and ontological standpoints. Using a systematic search strategy, published journal articles that deliberate criteria for rigorous research were identified. Then ...
Epistemic Attitudes and Source Critique in Qualitative Research
A recent review of qualitative research by Bluhm et al. (2011) strengthens our observations. ... We then proceed to our analysis of source-critical issues in a sample of articles. Based on our analysis, we describe five different epistemic attitudes. In a subsequent step, we then propose the notions of intra- and extrasource critique which ...
How to appraise qualitative research
Useful terms. Some of the qualitative approaches used in nursing research include grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography, case study (can lend itself to mixed methods) and narrative analysis. The data collection methods used in qualitative research include in depth interviews, focus groups, observations and stories in the form of diaries ...
Critiquing Research Evidence for Use in Practice: Revisited
APPRAISING THE RESEARCH EVIDENCE. Some aspects of appraising a research article are the same whether the study is quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods (Dale, 2005, Gray and Grove, 2017).Caldwell, Henshaw, and Taylor (2011) described the development of a framework for critiquing health research, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research with one list of questions.
Critiquing qualitative research
Sample sizes in qualitative research are often small (Reed & Procter 1996) and the sampling is often purposive rather than focused on statistical principles such as randomization. ... THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH CRITIQUE The major steps in the research process described by Polit and Hungler (1995) are used here to demonstrate the process of ...
(PDF) How to critique qualitative research articles
The critique of qualitative research requires the use of different standards and criteria than are used for quantitative research. ... identify and analyze a sample of 89 sources using or ...
Critiquing Qualitative Research
Questions are provided that help evaluate different sections of a research study (eg, sample, data collection methods, data analysis). AORN J 90 (October 2009) 543-554 ... The guidelines presented can be used as a template to critique qualitative research. Critiquing research studies is a critical step in achieving evidence-based practice in ...
How to critique qualitative research articles
The critique of qualitative research requires the use of different standards and criteria than are used for quantitative research. The great diversity of available qualitative methods can make evaluation or critical appraisal difficult for consumers of research who are less familiar with these methods. The current paper suggests that the ...
Big enough? Sampling in qualitative inquiry
Mine tends to start with a reminder about the different philosophical assumptions undergirding qualitative and quantitative research projects ( Staller, 2013 ). As Abrams (2010) points out, this difference leads to "major differences in sampling goals and strategies." (p.537). Patton (2002) argues, "perhaps nothing better captures the ...
How to Critique Qualitative Research Articles
The critique of qualitative research requires the use of different standards and criteria than are used for quantitative research. The great diversity of available qualitative methods can make evaluation or critical appraisal difficult for consumers of research who are less familiar with these methods. The current paper suggests that the following guidelines be used when a qualitative research ...
Full article: A practical guide to reflexivity in qualitative research
In this AMEE Guide, we define reflexivity as a set of continuous, collaborative, and multifaceted practices through which researchers self-consciously critique, appraise, and evaluate how their subjectivity and context influence the research processes. We frame reflexivity as a way to embrace and value researchers' subjectivity.
Planning Qualitative Research: Design and Decision Making for New
While many books and articles guide various qualitative research methods and analyses, there is currently no concise resource that explains and differentiates among the most common qualitative approaches. We believe novice qualitative researchers, students planning the design of a qualitative study or taking an introductory qualitative research course, and faculty teaching such courses can ...
(PDF) Critiquing A Research Paper A Practical Example
The results wer e discussed appropriat ely- No misinterpretation. 11. Streng ths motioned are the true strengths. 12. Limitations are r eported do not aff ec t the applicability of the study-. 13 ...
Critical appraisal of qualitative research
Qualitative evidence allows researchers to analyse human experience and provides useful exploratory insights into experiential matters and meaning, often explaining the 'how' and 'why'. As we have argued previously1, qualitative research has an important place within evidence-based healthcare, contributing to among other things policy on patient safety,2 prescribing,3 4 and ...
PDF CRITIQUING LITERATURE
The literature review should give an overview of the available literature which frames or surrounds the problem being researched. It should look at the similarities and differences between the literature, as well ... In qualitative research, illustrative samples of data are frequently used. In quantitative data, individual scores or raw data ...
PDF Critique of a Qualitative Interview Study of Nursing Pain Management in
Abstract. The strengths of the qualitative study by Gaardsrud, and others (2009) on pain in cancer patients are: Well-written, use of many methods for qualitative rigor, excellent presentation of listing of factors describing pain relief, and clear themes with corresponding examples. The weaknesses are: dependence on only one interviewer, lack ...
A Practical Guide to Writing Quantitative and Qualitative Research
INTRODUCTION. Scientific research is usually initiated by posing evidenced-based research questions which are then explicitly restated as hypotheses.1,2 The hypotheses provide directions to guide the study, solutions, explanations, and expected results.3,4 Both research questions and hypotheses are essentially formulated based on conventional theories and real-world processes, which allow the ...
PDF A Qualitative Article Critique By: Kanasha L. N. Blue
A Qualitative Article Critique Article Overview Joyce Arditti and Tiffany Parkman authored the article entitled Young Men's Reentry After Incarceration: A Developmental Paradox in March 2011. This article is a qualitative research design that contains six chapters with titles and sections included the Abstract,
Qualitative Psychology Sample articles
February 2015. by Erin E. Toolis and Phillip L. Hammack. Lifetime Activism, Marginality, and Psychology: Narratives of Lifelong Feminist Activists Committed to Social Change (PDF, 93KB) August 2014. by Anjali Dutt and Shelly Grabe. Qualitative Inquiry in the History of Psychology (PDF, 82KB) February 2014. by Frederick J. Wertz.
A qualitative interview study to determine barriers and facilitators of
Data access committees (DAC) gatekeep access to secured genomic and related health datasets yet are challenged to keep pace with the rising volume and complexity of data generation. Automated decision support (ADS) systems have been shown to support consistency, compliance, and coordination of data access review decisions. However, we lack understanding of how DAC members perceive the value ...
Full article: Is anyone listening? Evaluating the impact of decision
The example of a quantitative criterion, for example, is the time horizon of review, which is most commonly suggested be 10 or more years. For the research area of Decision Support/DSS, which has to embrace and respond dynamically to technological innovations, it seems impractical to wait for 10 years to evaluate ToT impact.
Hospital performance evaluation indicators: a scoping review
Hospitals are the biggest consumers of health system budgets and hence measuring hospital performance by quantitative or qualitative accessible and reliable indicators is crucial. This review aimed to categorize and present a set of indicators for evaluating overall hospital performance. We conducted a literature search across three databases, i.e., PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, using ...
Review A guide to critiquing a research paper. Methodological appraisal
Moreover, qualitative research methods are commonly chosen by nurses to critique for their academic assignments. The paper chosen to be critiqued was written by one of the authors and is a qualitative study entitled "Conceding and Concealing Judgement in Termination of Pregnancy: a Grounded Theory Study published in the Journal of Research in ...
Exploring factors affecting the unsafe behavior of health care workers
This study aligns with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist and was conducted between December 2021 and April 2022. The factors affecting the unsafe behavior of health care workers while using respiratory masks were divided into 3 main categories and 8 sub-categories.
Qualitative Research: Sage Journals
Qualitative Research is a peer-reviewed international journal that has been leading debates about qualitative methods for over 20 years. The journal provides a forum for the discussion and development of qualitative methods across disciplines, publishing high quality articles that contribute to the ways in which we think about and practice the craft of qualitative research.
Overlooked by the obstetric gaze
Keen S, Lomeli-Rodriguez M, Joffe H. From challenge to opportunity: virtual qualitative research during COVID-19 and beyond. Int J Qual Methods. 2022;21:16094069221105076. Article Google Scholar Thunberg S, Arnell L. Pioneering the use of technologies in qualitative research - A research review of the use of digital interviews.
Use of the International IFOMPT Cervical Framework to inform clinical
Trustworthiness of findings. The research study was conducted according to an a priori protocol and additional steps were taken to establish trustworthiness of findings [].Field notes supported deep familiarization with data and served as a means of data source triangulation during analysis [].One researcher coded transcripts and a second researcher challenged codes, with codes and themes ...
Loneliness in Emerging Adulthood: A Scoping Review
Initially, the search included peer-reviewed journal articles published between the years 2000-2021. Given that Arnett's seminal work on emerging adulthood was published in the year 2000, it was expected to yield more research on the target population after this year.Using this year limit, 313 articles were eligible for inclusion in the review.
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One framework for appraising qualitative research (based on 4 aspects of trustworthiness) is provided and there is an opportunity to practise the technique on a sample article. Support Materials. Framework for reading qualitative papers. Critical appraisal of a qualitative paper PowerPoint.
A summary of a research article requires you to share the key points of the article so your reader can get a clear picture of what the article is about. A critique may include a brief summary, but the main focus should be on your evaluation and analysis of the research itself. What steps need to be taken to write an article critique? Before you ...
This review aims to synthesize a published set of evaluative criteria for good qualitative research. The aim is to shed light on existing standards for assessing the rigor of qualitative research encompassing a range of epistemological and ontological standpoints. Using a systematic search strategy, published journal articles that deliberate criteria for rigorous research were identified. Then ...
A recent review of qualitative research by Bluhm et al. (2011) strengthens our observations. ... We then proceed to our analysis of source-critical issues in a sample of articles. Based on our analysis, we describe five different epistemic attitudes. In a subsequent step, we then propose the notions of intra- and extrasource critique which ...
Useful terms. Some of the qualitative approaches used in nursing research include grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography, case study (can lend itself to mixed methods) and narrative analysis. The data collection methods used in qualitative research include in depth interviews, focus groups, observations and stories in the form of diaries ...
APPRAISING THE RESEARCH EVIDENCE. Some aspects of appraising a research article are the same whether the study is quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods (Dale, 2005, Gray and Grove, 2017).Caldwell, Henshaw, and Taylor (2011) described the development of a framework for critiquing health research, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research with one list of questions.
Sample sizes in qualitative research are often small (Reed & Procter 1996) and the sampling is often purposive rather than focused on statistical principles such as randomization. ... THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH CRITIQUE The major steps in the research process described by Polit and Hungler (1995) are used here to demonstrate the process of ...
The critique of qualitative research requires the use of different standards and criteria than are used for quantitative research. ... identify and analyze a sample of 89 sources using or ...
Questions are provided that help evaluate different sections of a research study (eg, sample, data collection methods, data analysis). AORN J 90 (October 2009) 543-554 ... The guidelines presented can be used as a template to critique qualitative research. Critiquing research studies is a critical step in achieving evidence-based practice in ...
The critique of qualitative research requires the use of different standards and criteria than are used for quantitative research. The great diversity of available qualitative methods can make evaluation or critical appraisal difficult for consumers of research who are less familiar with these methods. The current paper suggests that the ...
Mine tends to start with a reminder about the different philosophical assumptions undergirding qualitative and quantitative research projects ( Staller, 2013 ). As Abrams (2010) points out, this difference leads to "major differences in sampling goals and strategies." (p.537). Patton (2002) argues, "perhaps nothing better captures the ...
The critique of qualitative research requires the use of different standards and criteria than are used for quantitative research. The great diversity of available qualitative methods can make evaluation or critical appraisal difficult for consumers of research who are less familiar with these methods. The current paper suggests that the following guidelines be used when a qualitative research ...
In this AMEE Guide, we define reflexivity as a set of continuous, collaborative, and multifaceted practices through which researchers self-consciously critique, appraise, and evaluate how their subjectivity and context influence the research processes. We frame reflexivity as a way to embrace and value researchers' subjectivity.
While many books and articles guide various qualitative research methods and analyses, there is currently no concise resource that explains and differentiates among the most common qualitative approaches. We believe novice qualitative researchers, students planning the design of a qualitative study or taking an introductory qualitative research course, and faculty teaching such courses can ...
The results wer e discussed appropriat ely- No misinterpretation. 11. Streng ths motioned are the true strengths. 12. Limitations are r eported do not aff ec t the applicability of the study-. 13 ...
Qualitative evidence allows researchers to analyse human experience and provides useful exploratory insights into experiential matters and meaning, often explaining the 'how' and 'why'. As we have argued previously1, qualitative research has an important place within evidence-based healthcare, contributing to among other things policy on patient safety,2 prescribing,3 4 and ...
The literature review should give an overview of the available literature which frames or surrounds the problem being researched. It should look at the similarities and differences between the literature, as well ... In qualitative research, illustrative samples of data are frequently used. In quantitative data, individual scores or raw data ...
Abstract. The strengths of the qualitative study by Gaardsrud, and others (2009) on pain in cancer patients are: Well-written, use of many methods for qualitative rigor, excellent presentation of listing of factors describing pain relief, and clear themes with corresponding examples. The weaknesses are: dependence on only one interviewer, lack ...
INTRODUCTION. Scientific research is usually initiated by posing evidenced-based research questions which are then explicitly restated as hypotheses.1,2 The hypotheses provide directions to guide the study, solutions, explanations, and expected results.3,4 Both research questions and hypotheses are essentially formulated based on conventional theories and real-world processes, which allow the ...
A Qualitative Article Critique Article Overview Joyce Arditti and Tiffany Parkman authored the article entitled Young Men's Reentry After Incarceration: A Developmental Paradox in March 2011. This article is a qualitative research design that contains six chapters with titles and sections included the Abstract,
February 2015. by Erin E. Toolis and Phillip L. Hammack. Lifetime Activism, Marginality, and Psychology: Narratives of Lifelong Feminist Activists Committed to Social Change (PDF, 93KB) August 2014. by Anjali Dutt and Shelly Grabe. Qualitative Inquiry in the History of Psychology (PDF, 82KB) February 2014. by Frederick J. Wertz.
Data access committees (DAC) gatekeep access to secured genomic and related health datasets yet are challenged to keep pace with the rising volume and complexity of data generation. Automated decision support (ADS) systems have been shown to support consistency, compliance, and coordination of data access review decisions. However, we lack understanding of how DAC members perceive the value ...
The example of a quantitative criterion, for example, is the time horizon of review, which is most commonly suggested be 10 or more years. For the research area of Decision Support/DSS, which has to embrace and respond dynamically to technological innovations, it seems impractical to wait for 10 years to evaluate ToT impact.
Hospitals are the biggest consumers of health system budgets and hence measuring hospital performance by quantitative or qualitative accessible and reliable indicators is crucial. This review aimed to categorize and present a set of indicators for evaluating overall hospital performance. We conducted a literature search across three databases, i.e., PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, using ...
Moreover, qualitative research methods are commonly chosen by nurses to critique for their academic assignments. The paper chosen to be critiqued was written by one of the authors and is a qualitative study entitled "Conceding and Concealing Judgement in Termination of Pregnancy: a Grounded Theory Study published in the Journal of Research in ...
This study aligns with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist and was conducted between December 2021 and April 2022. The factors affecting the unsafe behavior of health care workers while using respiratory masks were divided into 3 main categories and 8 sub-categories.
Qualitative Research is a peer-reviewed international journal that has been leading debates about qualitative methods for over 20 years. The journal provides a forum for the discussion and development of qualitative methods across disciplines, publishing high quality articles that contribute to the ways in which we think about and practice the craft of qualitative research.
Keen S, Lomeli-Rodriguez M, Joffe H. From challenge to opportunity: virtual qualitative research during COVID-19 and beyond. Int J Qual Methods. 2022;21:16094069221105076. Article Google Scholar Thunberg S, Arnell L. Pioneering the use of technologies in qualitative research - A research review of the use of digital interviews.
Trustworthiness of findings. The research study was conducted according to an a priori protocol and additional steps were taken to establish trustworthiness of findings [].Field notes supported deep familiarization with data and served as a means of data source triangulation during analysis [].One researcher coded transcripts and a second researcher challenged codes, with codes and themes ...
Initially, the search included peer-reviewed journal articles published between the years 2000-2021. Given that Arnett's seminal work on emerging adulthood was published in the year 2000, it was expected to yield more research on the target population after this year.Using this year limit, 313 articles were eligible for inclusion in the review.