Critically appraise a research or review article

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Digital Health and Nursing Research

Assessment - Critical Appraisal of Research or Review

Overview of Assessment

Objective: Assess students' ability to critically appraise a research or review article applicable to nursing practice.

Rationale:
Developing critical appraisal skills is essential for evidence-based practice, enabling nurses to make informed decisions, improve patient outcomes, and stay current with advancements in healthcare.

Assessment Instructions

General Instructions

Instructions must be strictly adhered to in order to avoid losing mark.
The assignment is one document, that is, the completed word document template created for this assignment.
Do
not alter the template, other than to complete your details, word
counts, discussion in comment sections for each question, and a
reference list.
Font size 12, line spacing 1.5.
APA 7th style referencing for any sources cited, used consistently both in text and in reference list.
Word doc only, PDF not accepted.
Word
count for assignment in total 1500 (+ 0 or - 10%) must be entered on the title page, with the words for each question's comments also entered
on the title page in the space provided.
See marking rubric for details regarding content in this assignment.
Submit by due date and time, late penalties will apply.

Specific to Assignment Task Instructions

Steps

1. Choose one of the three options presented below. Each option is a peer-reviewed publication, either qualitative research, quantitative (Random Control Trial) research or a Systematic Review. Each option is accompanied by the relevant CASP critical appraisal tool which is referenced for your convenience. You may choose your preference of Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3.

OPTION 1 - Qualitative Research

Relevant CASP Tool for Qualitative Studies:
Critical
Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). (2018). CASP Qualitative Research Checklist. Retrieved from Qualitative Studies Checklist - CASP

OPTION 2 - Quantitative Research

Reference: Luo, X., Duan, Y., Luo, Y., Qin, N., Zhou, X., Li, Y., Luo, J., Cheng, Q., Duan, H., Ng, P. H. F., Xie, J., & Cheng, A. S. K. (2025). Effects of the standardized communication system based on circadian rhythm regulation in psychological distress of adolescent and young adult cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 172, 105215. This option involves Quantitative Research Techniques.

Relevant CASP Tool for RCTs:
Critical
Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). (2018). CASP Randomised Controlled Trial Checklist. Retrieved from Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) Checklist - CASP

Relevant Assignment Word Template to submit your assessment on:
Assessment 2 assessment submission template quantitative RCTs research-1.docx

OPTION 3 - Systematic Review

Reference:
Button, E., Thamm, C., Crichton, M., Milte, R., Charalambous, A.,
Christina, J., Turner, M. R., Mahony, J., Crawford-Williams, F., Cook,
O., Doherty, N., Patford, K., Paterson, C., & Chan, R. J. (2025).
Patient preferences for cancer nurses as care providers: A systematic
review of discrete choice experiments. Journal of Advanced Nursing.

Relevant CASP Tool:
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). (2018). CASP Systematic Review Checklist. Retrieved from Systematic Reviews Checklist - CASP

Relevant Assignment Word Template to submit your assessment on:
Assessment 2 assessment submission template Systematic Review Checklist-1.docx

2.
Read the three documents from the option of your choice. The task of this assignment is to critically appraise the research or review publication option using the word template provided with your option.

Note that the template that you will write your assignment on will need to be downloaded and saved on your computer before you begin to address your assignment. I give full credit and acknowledgment to CASP, as the word template is an adapted version of the CASP tools which are selected and aligned with the type of publication in each option, so you are not able to change these.

3. Using the assignment template that aligns with the option you chose with the links provided below, complete the questions on the template. Note that the CASP tool provides 'hints' or 'consider' points to assist in your appraisal points for each question. The use of Statistics may also support understanding of quantitative research and appraisal.

Reference no: EM134042823

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