Reference no: EM132732368

Assignment: Introduction: Research the importance of the topic and write an introduction that includes these main points.

• Obtain relevant background information from a credible source other than the article

• Explain why the topic is important for researchers to explore

Synopsis: Write a study synopsis that includes these main points.

1. What known and not known about the topic and what gap in knowledge this study intends to fill

2. research design and setting

3. sample

• sampling method

• number of subjects

• inclusion/exclusion criteria

• attrition, loss to follow up, or response rate (if any)

• important characteristics of the sample

4. how the study was conducted

• explain how the data was collected

• include measurement instruments and what they measured

• how the intervention was carried out

Appraisal: Appraise the article in narrative format by answering the following questions.

1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the sampling method, as applied to this study? Give a rationale for your claims.

• Be sure to consider the inclusion/exclusion criteria, if any, and extraneous variables that the criteria control for.

2. Were the measurement instruments reliable and valid? Why or why not?

3. Was the intervention performed consistently? Why or why not?

4. Were the conclusions of the study supported by the results? Why or why not?

• Consider study limitations when analyzing conclusions with respect to results.

• Include key statistical results and p-values as part of your rationale.

Conclusion: Write a conclusion that gives your analysis of the nursing implications based on the findings of the study.