The purpose of the screening questions is to consider if the paper is worth reading.
You need to answer questions 1 and 2 of the CASP tool here. There is no need for
references in this section.
2. The research problem and its significance:
The task here is to describe the research problem (the reason the researcher is
interested in the study) and its significance (why it is important).
3. The research design;
The task here is to identify the research approach, which refers to how the study was
conducted. What was done? To whom? For what reason?
Is the study qualitative or quantitative? What type of study (e.g Phenomenology;
ethnography, descriptive study)? Describe the study characteristics (e.g sample size;
inclusion criteria, who was excluded, why?).
You also need to discuss the appropriateness of the design for the study. For
example, in qualitative studies- subjective, experience, understanding.
You need to answer questions 3-5,7 of the CASP tool here. Make sure you have
included- recruitment, ethics, data collection.
4. Question 6-specific concept-Reflexivity
• Was reflexivity considered? Why is it important? You need to answer
question 6 of the CASP tool here.
5. Data analysis: In this section, the analysis of the study recordings/transcripts needs
to be described and evaluated, using question 8 of the CASP guide. This means
providing a step by step overview of the analysis.
6. The findings/results of the study need to be discussed, taking into consideration the
clarity of the findings, what they mean and the value of the study. You need to answer questions 9-10 of the CASP tool here. Comparison with other research evidence (journal articles) is important.
Relevance to contemporary nursing policy and practice;
Finally, you are required to discuss the relevance of the study to contemporary nursing policy and practice; is this a problem in Australia? In the local area (Western Suburbs of Melbourne). This includes the impact the findings may have for nurses.
You have to yes or no in Casp tool as well as explain the answers in assignment.
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