Qualitative Research

Conduct a literature search to select a qualitative research study on the topic identified in Module 1. Conduct an initial critical appraisal of the study.

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Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of qualitative studies, including:

• What type of qualitative research design was utilized to conduct the study?
• Are the results valid/trustworthy and credible?
• How were the participants chosen?
• How were accuracy and completeness of data assured?
• How plausible/believable are the results?
• Are implications of the research stated?
• May new insights increase sensitivity to others’ needs?
• May understandings enhance situational competence?
• What is the effect on the reader?
• Are the results plausible and believable?
• Is the reader imaginatively drawn to the experience?
• What are the results of the study?
• Does the research approach fit the purpose of the study?
• How does the researcher identify the study approach?
• Are the data collection and analysis techniques appropriate?
• Is the significance/importance of the study explicit?
• Does the literature support a need for the study? Qualitative Research
• What is the study’s potential contribution?
• Is the sampling clear and guided by study needs?
• Does the researcher control selection of the sample?
• Do sample size and composition reflect the study needs?
• Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified?
• Are data collection procedures clear?
• Are sources and means of verifying data explicit?
• Are researcher roles and activities explained?
• Are data analysis procedures described?
• Does analysis guide directions of sampling when it ends? Qualitative Research
• Are data management processes described?
• What are the reported results (descriptive or interpretation)?
• How are specific findings presented?
• Are the data meanings derived from data described in context?
• Does the writing effectively promote understanding?
• Will the results help me care for my patients?
• Are the results relevant to persons in similar situations?
• Are the results relevant to patient values and/or circumstances?
• How may the results be applied to clinical practice?

Please be sure to answer the questions thoroughly using complete sentences and APA format. Explain responses to yes/no questions in detail by presenting information found in the study to support your response.

Provide a reference for the article according to APA format and a copy of the article.