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jlmhmf

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Identification of the elements or steps of a quantitative study is part of which of the following steps in the critical appraisal process?
 
  a. Analysis
  b. Comparison
  c. Comprehension
  d. Evaluation

Question 2

A nurse reviewing a research article on anxiety in new mothers notes that the researcher used the tool worry assessment scale to measure level of anxiety during the first 3 months of motherhood.
 
  The nurse questions the validity of this tool for measuring anxiety. Which phase of the critique process is she using?
  a. Analysis
  b. Comparison
  c. Comprehension
  d. Evaluation


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annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The comprehension phase of critical appraisal involves understanding the terms and concepts in the report.
Analysis involves identifying incongruency between the phenomenon of interest and the measurement tool.
In the comparison phase of critical appraisal, the ideal is compared with the real. The extent to which the researcher followed the rules for an ideal study is evaluated.
Evaluation of the study critique is establishing the quality of the study and its appropriateness for implementation in practice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse uses her analytical skills to identify incongruency between the phenomenon of interest and the measurement tool.
In the comparison phase of critical appraisal, the ideal is compared with the real. The extent to which the researcher followed the rules for an ideal study is evaluated.
The comprehension phase of critical appraisal involves understanding the terms and concepts in the report.
Evaluation of the study critique is establishing the quality of the study and its appropriateness for implementation in practice.


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