Rough Draft Quantitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations 

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two quantitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part II” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the study in your responses.

Use the practice problem and two quantitative, peer‐reviewed research articles you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.

In a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two quantitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

AttachmentsNRS-433V-RS3-ResearchCritiqueGuidelinesPart II.docx
RUBRIC

Attempt Start Date: 27-May-2019 at 12:00:00 AM

Due Date: 02-Jun-2019 at 11:59:59 PM

Maximum Points: 200.0

Rough Draft Research Critique – Quantitative

No of Criteria: 11 Achievement Levels: 5CriteriaAchievement LevelsDescriptionPercentage1: Unsatisfactory0.00 %2: Less Than Satisfactory75.00 %3: Satisfactory83.00 %4: Good94.00 %5: Excellent100.00 %Content75.0     Quantitative Studies5.0Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles presented use quantitative research.Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only one article is based on quantitative research.N/AN/ATwo articles are presented. Both articles are based on quantitative research.Background of Study10.0Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is incomplete.Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.Article Support of Nursing Practice15.0Discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is incomplete.A summary of how articles support the PICOT question is presented. It is unclear how the articles can be used to answer the proposed PICOT question. Significant information and detail is required.A general discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate general support in answering the proposed PICOT question. It is unclear how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question. Some rational or information is needed.A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question. Minor detail or rational is needed for clarity or support.A clear discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate strong support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare to those identified in the PICOT question.Method of Study15.0Discussion on the method of study for each article is omitted. The comparison of study methods is omitted or incomplete.A partial summary of the method of study for each article is presented. The comparison of study methods is incomplete. A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted or incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.A general discussion on the method of study for each article is presented. The comparison of study methods is summarized. A benefit and a limitation of each method are summarized. There some inaccuracies or partial omissions. More information is needed.A discussion on the method of study for each article is presented. The comparison of study methods is generally described. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented. There minor are inaccuracies. Some detail is required for accuracy or clarity.A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article is presented. The comparison of study methods is described in detail. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid understanding of research methods.Results of Study15.0Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is incomplete.A summary of the study results includes findings and implications for nursing practice but lacks relevant details and explanation. There are some omissions or inaccuracies.Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is generally presented. Overall, the discussion includes some relevant details and explanation.Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.Anticipated Outcomes and Outcomes Comparison15.0Anticipated outcomes for the PICOT are omitted or are unrealistic. Comparison of research article outcomes to anticipated outcomes is incomplete.Anticipated outcomes for the PICOT are partially summarized. Comparison of research article outcomes to anticipated outcomes contains omissions of key information. It is unclear how the anticipated outcomes of the PICOT and those of the current research mentioned compare.Anticipated outcomes for the PICOT are summarized. Comparison of research article outcomes to anticipated outcomes is generally presented. More information is needed to fully establish how the anticipated outcomes of the PICOT and those of the current research mentioned compare.Anticipated outcomes for the PICOT are discussed. A comparison of research article outcomes to anticipated outcomes of the PICOT is presented. An explanation of how the anticipated outcomes of the PICOT and those of the current research mentioned compare is presented. Some detail is needed for clarity.Anticipated outcomes for the PICOT are thoroughly discussed. A detailed comparison of research article outcomes to the anticipated outcomes of the PICOT is presented. An explanation of how the anticipated outcomes of the PICOT and those of the current research mentioned compare is presented in detail.Organization and Effectiveness15.0     Thesis Development and Purpose5.0Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.Argument Logic and Construction5.0Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)5.0Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.Format10.0     Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)5.0Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.All format elements are correct.Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)5.0Sources are not documented.Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.Total Percentage  100

The benchmark assesses the following competency:

Benchmark: 5.1. Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum.

Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following:

1. Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients.
2. Reflect on your overall state of health. Discuss what behaviors support or detract from your health and well-being. Explain where you currently fall on the health-illness continuum.
3. Discuss the options and resources available to you to help you move toward wellness on the health-illness spectrum. Describe how these would assist in moving you toward wellness (managing a chronic disease, recovering from an illness, self-actualization, etc.).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

RUBRIC IN ATTACHED FILE. USE SCHOLARLY ARTICLES ONLY!!!!!!

CLC – Evidence-Based Practice Project: Intervention Presentation on Diabetes 

• My Group
• Group Forum

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.As a group, identify a research or evidence-based article published within the last 5 years that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new treatment tool for the management of diabetes in adults or children. The article must be relevant to nursing practice.Create a 5 slide PowerPoint presentation on the study’s findings and how they can be used by nurses as an intervention. Include speaker notes for each slide and additional slides for the title page and references.
Digital Diabetes Management Application Improves Glycemic Outcomes in People With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabeteshttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1932296817747291
Provide a descriptive and reflective discussion of how the new tool or intervention can be integrated into nursing practice. Provide evidence to support your discussion.
You are required to cite to a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

CLC – Evidence-Based Practice Project—Intervention Presentation on Diabetes

No of Criteria: 9 Achievement Levels: 5CriteriaAchievement LevelsDescriptionPercentageUnsatisfactory0.00 %Less than Satisfactory75.00 %Satisfactory79.00 %Good89.00 %Excellent100.00 %Content80.0     Article5.0The article is omitted or fails to meet the assignment criteria.The article fails to meet most of the assignment criteria; the article is not relevant to nursing practice.The article is published in the last 5 years and has a general focus on an intervention or treatment tool for managing diabetes in adults or children. The article has some application to nursing practice.The article is published in the last 5 years, has a focus on an intervention or treatment tool for managing diabetes in adults or children. The article has general application to nursing practice.The article is published in the last 5 years, has a focus on an intervention or treatment tool for managing diabetes in adults or children. The article has direct application to nursing practice.Intervention or Treatment Tool and Specific Patient Population of Study5.0Intervention, or treatment tool, and the specific patient population used in the study are omitted or inaccurate.An incomplete summary of the intervention, or treatment tool, and the specific patient population used in the study is presented. There are significant gaps and inaccuracies.A summary of the intervention or treatment tool and the specific patient population used in the study is presented. Some aspects require more detail for clarity. There are minor inaccuracies.A description of the intervention or treatment tool and the specific patient population used in the study is presented. Minor detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.A thorough description of the intervention or treatment tool and the specific patient population used in the study is presented.Summary of Article15.0The summary is omitted or fails to meet the assignment criteria.A partial summary of the article is presented. There are major omissions. The summary fails to accurately represent the main idea for a specific patient population, the clinical findings, or the relevance to diabetes and nursing practice.A summary of the article is presented. The summary generally presents the main idea for a specific patient population, the clinical findings, and the relevance to diabetes and nursing practice. There are some inaccuracies. More information is needed.A summary of the article is presented. The summary presents the main idea for a specific patient population, the clinical findings, and the relevance to diabetes and nursing practice. Some detail or information is needed for clarity.A thorough summary of the article is presented. The summary accurately presents the main idea for a specific patient population and the clinical findings, and clearly illustrates relevance to diabetes and nursing practice.Inclusion of the Psychological, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects15.0Explanation of why the psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects are important to consider for patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes is omitted.A partial explanation of why the psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects is important to consider for a patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes is presented. The explanation contains significant omissions and inaccuracies. Reasoning or rationale is not provided for support.A general explanation of why the psychological, cultural and spiritual aspects is important to consider for a patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes is presented. The explanation contains some omissions and inaccuracies. General reasoning or rationale is provided for support.An explanation of why the psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects is important to consider for a patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes is presented. The explanation contains adequate reasoning or rationale provided for support. Some detail is needed for clarity.A compelling explanation for why the psychological, cultural and spiritual aspects is important to consider for a patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes is presented. The explanation is well-developed and contains strong reasoning and rationale for support.Presentation of Content40.0The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information.The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Includes persuasive information from reliable sources.The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.Organization, Effectiveness, and Format20.0     Layout5.0The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)5.0Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)5.0Slide errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader.Slides are largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present.Writer is clearly in control of standard, written, academic English.Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)5.0Sources are not documented.Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.Total Percentage  100

  Lyme Disease 

Case Study 

A 38-year-old male had a 3-week history of fatigue and lethargy with intermittent complaints of headache, fever, chills, myalgia, and arthralgia. According to the history, the patient’s symptoms began shortly after a camping vacation. He recalled a bug bite and rash on his thigh immediately after the trip. The following studies were ordered: 

Studies Results 

Lyme disease test, Elevated IgM antibody titers against Borrelia burgdorferi (normal: low) 

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), 30 mm/hour (normal: ≤15 mm/hour) 

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), 32 units/L (normal: 8-20 units/L) 

Hemoglobin (Hgb), 12 g/dL (normal: 14-18 g/dL) 

Hematocrit (Hct), 36% (normal: 42%-52%) 

Rheumatoid factor (RF), Negative (normal: negative) 

Antinuclear antibodies (ANA), Negative (normal: negative) 

 Diagnostic Analysis 

Based on the patient’s history of camping in the woods and an insect bite and rash on the thigh, Lyme disease was suspected. Early in the course of this disease, testing for specific immunoglobulin (Ig) M antibodies against B. burgdorferi is the most helpful in diagnosing Lyme disease. An elevated ESR, increased AST levels, and mild anemia are frequently seen early in this disease. RF and ANA abnormalities are usually absent. 

Critical Thinking Questions 

1. What is the cardinal sign of Lyme disease? (always on the boards) 

2. At what stages of Lyme disease are the IgG and IgM antibodies elevated? 

3. Why was the ESR elevated? 

4. What is the Therapeutic goal for Lyme Disease and what is the recommended treatment 

 Peripheral Vascular Disease 

Case Studies 

A 52-year-old man complained of pain and cramping in his right calf caused by walking two blocks. The pain was relieved with cessation of activity. The pain had been increasing in frequency and intensity. Physical examination findings were essentially normal except for decreased hair on the right leg. The patient’s popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses were markedly decreased compared with those of his left leg. 

Studies Results 

Routine laboratory work Within normal limits (WNL) 

Doppler ultrasound systolic pressures Femoral: 130 mm Hg; popliteal: 90 mm Hg; posterior tibial: 88 mm Hg; dorsalis pedis: 88 mm Hg (normal: same as brachial systolic blood pressure) 

Arterial plethysmography Decreased amplitude of distal femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulse waves 

Femoral arteriography of right leg Obstruction of the femoral artery at the midthigh level 

Arterial duplex scan Apparent arterial obstruction in the superficial femoral artery 

 Diagnostic Analysis 

With the clinical picture of classic intermittent claudication, the noninvasive Doppler and plethysmographic arterial vascular study merely documented the presence and location of the arterial occlusion in the proximal femoral artery. Most vascular surgeons prefer arteriography to document the location of the vascular occlusion. The patient underwent a bypass from the proximal femoral artery to the popliteal artery. After surgery he was asymptomatic. 

Critical Thinking Questions 

1. What was the cause of this patient’s pain and cramping? 

2. Why was there decreased hair on the patient’s right leg? 

3. What would be the strategic physical assessments after surgery to determine the adequacy of the patient’s circulation? 

4. What would be the treatment of intermittent Claudication for non-occlusion? 

To prepare for this Assignment, review the following in this week’s Resources:

• The Week 4 Assignment: “Yes, I’m Serious” Campaign Word document 
• The readings for this week, gleaning facts that would further your cause

To complete the Assignment:

• Read through and fill out the designated parts of the “Yes, I’m Serious” Campaign letter.
• Include relevant facts and opinions based on the Resources and your professional experiences.
• Include at least one scholarly reference within your letter.