a quantitative research study

The topic is “Examining the Influence of Nurse Case Management on Healthcare Utilization and Costs for Patients with Chronic Diseases”

Writing a (critique of a quantitative research study in NURS 321) involves a detailed and structured analysis of a chosen study, following specific guidelines and critiquing criteria. Here’s a breakdown to help guide you through this process:

prompts.Examples of libraries or websites that use can use:

PubMed

CINHAL

Medline – Advanced Search

Using MeSH for More Targeted PubMed Searching

### 1. *Introduction*

– *Cite the Study:*. Begin by citing the research study you’ve chosen in APA 7th edition format. This citation should appear in the reference list and be referred to within the text.

– *Describe the Search QUESTION:* Detail your search process, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, key words used, and databases searched. This provides context on how you identified the study.

– *Purpose of the Research Study:* Summarize the author’s described purpose for conducting the research, indicating its relevance and significance.

### 2. *Body—Critique Questions*

Organize this section with individual APA headings for each question. Provide a rationale for your critique, supporting your analysis with evidence.

– *Research Design:* Identify whether the study is experimental, quasi-experimental, or nonexperimental. Discuss the suitability of the chosen design for the study’s objectives.

– *Appropriateness of Design:* Evaluate whether the research design effectively addresses the study’s purpose.

– *Application of Randomization, Control, and Manipulation:* Examine how these elements are used to ensure the study’s validity.

– *Protection of Human Subjects:* Discuss the ethical considerations and how participants’ rights and well-being were safeguarded.

– *Statistical Analysis Used:* Identify and critique the statistical methods applied in the study.

– *Appropriateness of Statistical Tests:* Assess whether the chosen statistical tests were suitable for the data and research questions.

– *Sample Selection:* Evaluate the process used for selecting participants and its impact on the study’s validity.

– *Internal and External Validity:* Analyze how the study addresses potential threats to validity.

– *Study Limitations:* Critically examine any limitations acknowledged by the authors and any you perceive.

– *Alternative Explanations:* Consider other interpretations of the findings.

– *Generalizability:* Discuss the extent to which the findings can be applied to the broader population.

### 3. *Conclusion*

– *Changes in Practice:* Suggest any changes in nursing or healthcare practice based on the study’s findings.

– *Further Research:* Recommend areas for future research to explore or build upon these findings.

– *Barriers to Implementation:* Identify potential obstacles to applying the study’s recommendations in practice.

– *Interprofessional Teams:* Discuss how interprofessional collaboration could facilitate improvements based on the study’s evidence.