Chapter 12

Critique of Nursing Research Studies

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this chapter the learner will be able to:

Conceptualize critiquing nursing research

Provide rationale for conducting research critique

List the types of critiquing

Explain the critiquing process

Enumerate the factors to be considered while critiquing

Explain the elements in a qualitative and quantitative research critique

INTRODUCTION

Nursing is a practice-based profession. The major aim of conducting nursing research is to foster optimum care to patients. When providing care, it is essential that nurses follow the evidence-informed best practices in nursing. Nurses make clinical decisions based on research evidence, their clinical expertise, and the health care ...

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