Using the same research article that was used for the assignment “Critiquing Research Part l”, use the questions below to write a critique of your research article. Answer all questions that apply to the quantitative and/or qualitative study that you selected. Include a title page and article citation (APA format) on the title page. Please save the research article that was critiqued in a .pdf and attach the article with the paper. Points will be deducted if the article is not submitted with the critique.

Critiquing Research Part II

IV. Research Design

• Is the research quantitative or qualitative? 
• If quantitative is it experimental or non-experimental?
• If it is a mixed-method design, did this approach enhance the study? 
• Is the design appropriate to answer the questions indicated by the problem and/or hypotheses? 
• Is the target population identified? Are eligibility criteria specified? 
• What type of sampling plan was used? What are key characteristics of the sample? 
• Is the setting appropriate for the study?

V. Data Collection 

• Is informed consent utilized? 
• Who collected the data? 
• How were data collected? (survey, interview, etc.) 
• Are the measurement instruments or tools clearly described? 
• What statistical tests were utilized? 
• Is reliability (consistence) and validity (accuracy and precision of measurement instruments) addressed?

VI. Interpretation, Discussion and Clinical Application

• Are all of the important results discussed? 
• State author’s conclusion and recommendations. 
• What are the author’s implications for practice? 
• Identify 3 researchable questions for further study.
• State if and when/where you would put the research findings into practice.

 

1)  Submit 1 document per part

Part 1: Complete the file “Template Soap Note” taking into account the file “Note 1”

Part 2: Complete the “Template Soap Note” taking into account the following information:

     Name: AM

     Gender: Male

     Age: 47 years

     Diagnosis: Hypercholestetolemia

Part 3: Complete the “Template Soap Note” taking into account the following information:

    Name: I V.

    Gender: Female

    Age: 57

    Diagnosis: Hypertension

    Chief complain: Headache

2)¨******APA norms, please use headers

         

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraphs

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Dont write in the first person 

          Dont copy and pase the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

         Submit 1 document per part

3) It will be verified by Turnitin and SafeAssign

4) Minimum 4 references per part not older than 5 years

 

Questions:  Choose one of the common medicinal herbs (table 7.3 / page #123 & 124 of your textbook) answer the following questions? 

1. Mention the herb that you chose. What are the common uses of this herb? Mention possible contraindications.

2. Is there any research study done on this herb? Mention the research study and discuss results of it. 

Guidelines: The answer should be based on the knowledge obtained from reading the textbook, no just your opinion. Is there are 5 questions in the discussion, you must answer all of them. 

Grading Criteria: Student mentions one medicinal herb discussed in the book (10 points). Common uses (20 points). Contraindications (20 points). Mention research study (20 points). Discuss results of research study (30 points).

 

Requirements: 

1. In order to prepare for this assignment, read the lessons as well as the assigned readings BEFORE attempting the self-assessment. 
2. Please use the following hyperlink to access and complete the survey: Week 2 Pre-TANIC Self-Assessment Survey    (Links to an external site.)
3. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO (0) FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. 
4. After completing the survey, navigate to the Week 2 Module in Canvas and respond to EACH of the q uestion s for your Reflection Post.    
5. The Reflection Posts DOES NOT require cross-posting to a peer or faculty .  
6. Scholarly sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Your textbook and lesson are not considered to be an outside scholarly source. For the discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal.  You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available data bases for a peer-reviewed journal article.  The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs.  These web  sites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality.  For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality.  It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site.  Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years.  Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.  

ATTENTION: Students will not receive results following completion of this survey. For the reflection questions, please recall how you rated your proficiency/competency with the skills on the survey.

*IMPORTANT* Upon completing the TANIC self-assessment survey, please TAKE A SCREENSHOT of the last page of the survey using a program such as Snipping Tool and save as a PDF or JPG and for your records. If you are unable to take a screenshot, please inform your faculty.

Reflection Questions: 

Reflect upon your current or most recent clinical practice and answer the following:  

1. How is informatics used? 
2. Regarding the Pre-TANIC Self-Assessment for this week, how did your perceived competency level prior to the self-assessment compared to after the self-assessment? Explain in detail.  
3. What TWO competencies do you use in your current clinical role? Provide examples.  
4. Identify TWO resources to develop a strategic plan to enhance your competency skills.   
5. Which resources are suited to your needs and why?  
6. How do you intend to enact this improvement plan? 

 

Healthcare provider shortage is a real problem faced by the nation which was exacerbated by implementation of the Affordable Care Act. So, having more providers will definitely impact the quality of patient care highly positively. The quality of patient care will improve when more skilled primary care providers, nurse practitioners (NP’s), focused on disease prevention will have the full scope of practice. Also, since NP’s have a different angle and approach to patient care, patients will enjoy a different experience with them. The difference lies within how the patient is treated. NP’s are educated in holistic care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention but not all physicians treat patients in that manner (Tracy & O’Grady, 2019). NPs are touted by the nursing profession as less expensive, same quality providers that are able to increase access to the uninsured by charging lower fees (Tracy & O’Grady, 2019). Also, there are a few studies that have shown that patient readmission rates and hospital usage are lower with medical doctors (Nickitas, Middaugh, & Aries, 2016). On the contrary, studies demonstrate that NP’s improve patient outcomes on the units they serve (Nickitas et al., 2016). 

References

Tracy, M. F., & O’Grady, E. T. (2019). Hamric and Hanson’s advanced practice nursing: An integrative approach (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Nickitas, D., Middaugh, D., & Aries, N. (2016). Policy and Politics for Nurses and other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.