HLSC122 Nurse Education in Practice Assignment

Study B (approx. 600 words total)

Bak, M. A. R., Hoyle, L. P., Mahoney, C., & Kyle, R. G. (2020). Strategies to promote nurses’ health: A qualitative study with student nurses. Nurse Education in Practice, 48, 102860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102860

Problem the study was designed to solve

Consider: Is there a clear statement of the aim, why was it thought important to conduct this study?

Qualitative methodology appropriateness

Consider: what type of study design was used, was it appropriate to answer the research question, did the authors justify the research design?

Recruitment and sample

Consider: how were participants selected, were the sample’s characteristics appropriate based on the design and setting of the study?

Data collection

Consider: Was the setting for collection justified, is it clear how it was collected, were tools or instrument used, were they appropriate based on study design, is the form of the data clear (e.g., recordings, video etc)?

Data analysis rigor

Consider: is an in-depth description of the analysis process given; is sufficient data presented to support findings; are contradictory data considered; has the researcher examined their own role, potential bias, and influence during analysis and collection of data?

Summary

Consider: What is your conclusion about the paper? Would you use it to change your practice or to recommend changes to care? Strengths and limitations?