NUR 3165 Nursing Research for Evidence- Based Practice
QUANTITATIVE ARTICLE CRITICAL APPRAISAL PROJECT GUIDELINES
An exemplar of a Quantitative Article used for this Guideline is suggested on Chapter 12 (Page 371)
“The Effects of the Mother’s Heartbeat Sound on Physiological Parameters and Pain Intensity After Blood Sampling in Neonates in the intensive Care Units”
Critical Appraisal Guideline and Critical Appraisal Example is in page 368-377 (Textbook)
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Last Name, First Name_ NUR 3165 Week 12 Quantitative Article Critical Analysis
Components of a Critical Appraisal for a Quantitative Study
Step1: Identifying the Steps of the Study
Step 2: Determining Study Strengths and Weaknesses
Step 3: Evaluating the Credibility and Meaning of Quantitative Study Findings
1. Title Page
2. Introduction
a. Was the article title clear? Does the title indicate the type of study conducted (descriptive, correlational, quasi- experimental or experimental) , variables and population ?
– The article title is “Digital Teaching in Nursing Education: A Quantitative Study on Nursing Students’ Views.” The title is clear and indicates that the study is focused on digital teaching in nursing education and specifically examines nursing students’ views.
– The title does not explicitly indicate the type of study conducted (descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, or experimental), but it does mention that it is a “quantitative study.” Therefore, based on the information provided in the title, we can infer that the study is quantitative in nature.
– The variables mentioned in the title are “digital teaching” and “nursing students’ views.” The population mentioned in the title is “nursing students.”
b. Did the abstract include the purpose, type of design, sample, and intervention, ( if applicable) and present key results and conclusions?
– Yes, the abstract of the article includes the purpose, type of design, sample, and key results and conclusions.
– The purpose of the study is stated in the abstract: to explore how nursing students view the impact of digital teaching in nursing education.
– The type of design is mentioned: a quantitative study with inferential statistical analysis.
– The sample is described as Norwegian nursing students who answered a structured web questionnaire. The informants consisted of 186 final-year nursing students.
– The key results are presented in the abstract: Students with a strong need for promoting digital teaching experience a better impact than those with little or no need. Most students perceived that digital teaching and digital promoting efforts have a positive impact on nursing education and their professional development.
– The conclusions are also provided: Digitalized teaching can be explained based on students’ knowledge of and motivation for digitalization for professional development. The integration of digital technology, digital promoting efforts, globalization, and media in nursing education contributes to reaching students, motivating and inspiring teaching and learning.
– Therefore, the abstract includes the purpose, type of design, sample, and intervention (digital teaching) and presents key results and conclusions.
c. Does the title indicate the type of study conducted – descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, or experimental-and the variables (Gray et al., 2017; Shadish, Cook, & Campbell, 2002?)
– Based on the provided article, the title indicates that the type of study conducted is a “Quantitative Study” on nursing students’ views regarding digital teaching in nursing education. As for the variables, the article mentions several variables that were examined in the study:
– Dependent Variable: Digital Teaching in Nursing Education – The impact and views of nursing students on digital teaching.
– Independent Variables: The article mentions several independent variables that were considered in the study, including:
– Gender: Male and female students were included in the study.
– Socioeconomic Status (Education): Categorized into three groups based on the highest educational degree held by the students: basic education, secondary education (including vocational education), and other university education.
– Knowledge of Digital Teaching: Students’ level of knowledge regarding digital teaching in nursing education.
– Motivation for Digital Teaching: Students’ level of motivation and interest in digital teaching.
– Participation in Digital Promoting Efforts: Whether the students have participated in efforts to promote digital teaching.
– These variables were used to analyze and interpret the data collected through a structured web questionnaire. Statistical analyses, such as regression analysis, variance analysis (ANOVA), and factor analysis, were employed to explore the relationship between these variables and the students’ views on digital teaching in nursing education.
3. Research Problem
a. State the research problem. Is the problem significant for nursing?
– Research Problem: The research problem in the article is to explore how nursing students view the impact of digital teaching in nursing education.
– Significance for Nursing: Yes, the problem is significant for nursing. The integration of digital teaching in nursing education is a modernization effort that aims to enhance learning experiences and prepare nursing students for the use of technology in their future practice. It is important to understand how nursing students perceive the impact of digital teaching, as their views can provide insights into the effectiveness and relevance of digital teaching methods in nursing education. This understanding can inform curriculum development and instructional strategies to better meet the needs and expectations of nursing students in the digital age.
b. Did the researchers provide the significance of the problem, such as number of people affected, its importance to nursing practice, and cost incurred?
– Based on the provided article, it is difficult to determine whether the researchers explicitly provided the significance of the problem, such as the number of people affected, its importance to nursing practice, and the cost incurred. The article primarily focuses on exploring nursing students’ views on the impact of digital teaching in nursing education and does not provide specific details regarding the number of people affected or the cost incurred.
– However, the article does highlight the challenges and potential benefits of digital teaching in nursing education. It mentions that digitalization and technology can support students’ motivation, develop communication skills, and increase creativity. It also discusses the integration of digital material in the pedagogical curriculum and the importance of information technology (IT) skills in today’s societies.
– While the article emphasizes the impact and positive aspects of digital teaching in nursing education, it does not provide quantitative data or specific statistics to support the significance of the problem. The focus appears to be more on exploring students’ views and experiences rather than providing extensive information on the scope and implications of the problem.
c. Did the researchers provide the background of the problem?
– Yes, the researchers provided background information on the problem in the article. The abstract and introduction sections of the article provide an overview of the background and context of the study. They discuss the modernization of learning and teaching in nursing education through electronic activities and digitalization. The challenges related to the use of information technology (IT) and relevant media in nursing education are also mentioned. The article mentions the integration of digital material in the pedagogical curriculum and the importance of IT skills in today’s society. It also discusses the impact of digitalization, globalization, and automation on nursing education. The background section provides further details on the role of digitalization, technology, and e-learning in supporting students’ motivation, communication skills, and creativity. It also highlights the need for investigating the infrastructure of nursing education and existing digital competence. Overall, the article establishes the context and rationale for studying nursing students’ views on the impact of digital teaching in nursing education.
d. Was there a clear problem statement? ( See Chapter 5)
4. Research Purpose
a. State the purpose of the study.
– The article titled “Digital Teaching in Nursing Education: A Quantitative Study on Nursing Students’ Views” by Leena Honkavuo explores the impact of digital teaching on nursing education from the perspective of nursing students. The study aims to understand how nursing students perceive digital teaching and its effects on their learning experience and professional development. The article emphasizes the importance of integrating digital technology in nursing education and examines the factors influencing students’ views on digital teaching.
b. Does the purpose narrow and clarify the focus of the study?
– Yes, there is a clear problem statement in the article. The problem statement is presented in the introduction section of the article and can be summarized as follows:
– “The study aims to explore nursing students’ views on the impact of digital teaching in nursing education. The research questions are: what factors explain the digitalization of teaching in nursing education? How does the impact vary by the promotion of digit
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“Digital Teaching in Nursing Education: A Quantitative Study on Nursing Students’ Views.”
Strengths:
The study was well-designed and the methodology was sound.
The sample size was adequate and the data was collected using a valid and reliable instrument.
The findings of the study are relevant to nursing practice and education.
Weaknesses:
The study was conducted in a single country, so the findings may not be generalizable to other settings.
The study did not include a control group, so it is difficult to determine the causal effects of digital teaching.
The study did not measure the impact of digital teaching on specific learning outcomes.
Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the impact of digital teaching on nursing students’ views. However, the findings of the study should be interpreted with caution given the limitations of the study design.
Here are some of the criteria that you can use to evaluate the credibility and meaning of the quantitative study findings:
Relevance: Are the findings relevant to nursing practice and education?
Validity: Are the findings based on sound research methods?
Reliability: Are the findings consistent with other studies?
Meaningfulness: Do the findings have implications for nursing practice and education?
In evaluating the credibility and meaning of the findings, it is important to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the study design, as well as the limitations of the study. It is also important to consider the findings of other studies that have examined the impact of digital teaching on nursing students.
