Catheter related UTI (Part 3), health and medicine

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Question Description

Submit by 2359 (CT) Saturday at the close of Module 4.

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Overview: “Information Retrieval Paper – Part 2”

In Module 4 Assignment, you will continue to work on your Information Retrieval Paper. The focus of this Part 2 of the Information Retrieval Paper is complete a critical analysis of each of your chosen articles. Space is provided in this document for you to enter your analysis of each article using the correct APA format.

Performance Objectives

  • Critically analyze a research article for strengths and limitations.
  • Use correct grammar, punctuation, and American Psychological Association (APA) format in writing professional papers.

Rubric

Use this rubric to guide your work on the Module 4 assignment, “Retrieval Paper – Part 2.”

Task
ê		AccomplishedProficientNeeds Improvement
Part 2: Information Retrieval Paper – Part 2
(Total 100 points)Critically analyze a research article for strengths and limitations.
(Total 67 points)
Use correct grammar, punctuation, and American Psychological Association (APA) format in writing professional papers.
(Total 33 points)		Critically analyzes 3 research articles for strengths and limitations.
67 points)Consistently uses correct mechanics and APA format in writing professional papers (0 APA and grammar errors).
(33 points)		Critically analyzes 2 research articles for strengths and limitations.
(50 points)Uses correct mechanics and APA format in writing professional papers (3 or less APA and grammar errors).
(20 points)		Analyzes 1 research article.
(33 points)

Does not use correct mechanics and/or APA format (more than 3 APA and grammar errors).
(7 points)

Part 2: Information Retrieval Paper – Part 2

Guidelines for Critical Analysis of an Article

You completed your article summaries in Module 3. The next step is to complete a critical analysis of each article. For each article, ask yourself these questions when completing this section of your Information Retrieval Paper.

  • What were the strengths of the research? Were a significant number of participants studied in an appropriate setting that can be applied in a broader sense?
  • What were the limitations of the research? Was the environment controlled?
  • What did the author leave out?
  • Were barriers identified and addressed?
  • Could the findings be implemented with purpose and expected outcomes?

Article 1

In the space below, post the reference for the first article in correct APA format. If you made errors in formatting your reference for this article in Module 3, now is the time to make the appropriate changes so you do not make the same formatting error over and over.

O’sullivan, D.J. Fitzgerald, M.G., Meynell, M.J., & Malins, J. M. (2014). Urinary Tract Infection. British medical journal, 1(5228), 786.

In the space below, write a one-paragraph critique of your first research article. Apply correct APA format and scholarly writing style as you critique the article’s strengths and limitations related to your stated research question.

The sample size involved in the study was comparatively large for it encompassed men and women with urinary tract infection. Over 600 people participated in the study. The study was conducted in Gilgel Gibe Field Research Center that serves as the demographic and health surveillance for researches. A population of 50,000 resided in the area at the time of the study. The nursing unit where the research occurred in a research institute represents a broad population.

Question: why the study involved such a large group of people. The findings of the study can be generalized. This is because the selection process of the study was well-designed and the sample size involved was representative of the studied population. The secondary data used in the study was not easily accessible. It was even difficult to understand the context of the studied issue; UTI

Article 2

In the space below, post the reference for the second article in correct APA format. . If you made errors in formatting your reference for this article in Module 3, now is the time to make the appropriate changes so you do not make the same formatting error over and over.

Lee, J.B., & Neild, G.H. (2013. Urinary tract infection. Medicine, 35(8), 435-456.

In the space below, write a one-paragraph critique of your second research article. Apply correct APA format and scholarly writing style as you critique the article’s strengths and limitations related to your stated research question.

The sample size for this study involved proportionately small group of people comprising of children and women. Around 30 involved participated in the study. The study was conducted by the American Health Association. The study was conducted in Arizona. The nursing unit where the research occurred did not represent a wide population. Question: why the researchers in this study did not involve men? The population involved in the study was relatively small and hence it was possible to review patient records, perform biochemical analyzes and ask the subjects to complete research questionnaires. The research question was addressed in short space of time. The data of the study was not robust enough to explaining the complex issues. Further, data turnout to be imprecise, inconsistent and incorrect.

Article 3

In the space below, post the reference for the third article in correct APA format. . If you made errors in formatting your reference for this article in Module 3, now is the time to make the appropriate changes so you do not make the same formatting error over and over.

Weatherspoon, D. & Nall, R. (Feb,2016 catheter- associated-UTI, Healthline)

In the space below, write a one-paragraph critique of your third research article. Apply correct APA format and scholarly writing style as you critique the article’s strengths and limitations related to your stated research question.

It was not easy to generalize the findings to the studied population. The article can be considered relevant. The author mentions adequate evidence to support catheter related UTI. The data of the study was refined and complete. Detailed information was provided to explain complex medical issues associated with indwelling catheter. For example: Prolonged catheterization is the major risk factor for Catheter related UTI. The language used was simple to understand.

Submitting Your Assignment:

(Save all assignment documents as MS Word 2007 version and above. MS Word 2010 is recommended. Open Office and Office 360 documents will need to be saved as MS Word 2010 or MS Word 2013 documents before submitting into Blackboard for grading)

  • Click the word Assignment in the Module 4 folder.
  • Click on the words Information Retrieval Paper, Part 2. The assignment submission document will open.
  • Go to 2. Assignment Materials-Submission. Click Browse and navigate to your Desktop where you saved your paper. Select the final version of your paper to upload from your computer.
  • When you’ve selected your paper, click Attach Files and your saved assignment document should appear in the submission box just above the Attach Files button.
  • Click Submit at the bottom of the Assignment Submission screen and your saved document assignment will appear the gradebook with a green exclamation point that alerts your Academic Coach that your assignment is ready for grading.