Read Chapter 3 of the text and watch the Connect video “How the Misinformation Effect Influences Memories.” In your initial post, address the following

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Discussion 2

Read Chapter 3 of the text and watch the Connect video “How the Misinformation Effect Influences Memories.” In your initial post, address the following:

  • Reflect on an occasion when your recollection of a particular memory became less accurate because of post-event information. What were the contributing factors?
  • In what ways has the explosion of technology and media/social media contributed to how the misinformation effect has become more prevalent in today’s world?
  • Suggestibility (the influence of others’ expectations on our memory) and misattribution (information attributed to an incorrect source) raise several ethical concerns. What are some that you can think of?

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By now, you should be aware that the findings from a research study are only part of the story

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Assignment: Article Review and Critique

By now, you should be aware that the findings from a research study are only part of the story. As a consumer, hoping to inform practice by use of an evidence base, you want to know much more.  A sound research study includes all the steps highlighted in previous weeks: reviewing existing literature, focusing a research question, choosing a qualitative or quantitative method for answering the question, designing the study including selection of data collection procedures and/or measures, procedures used, data analysis plan, and findings. In addition, the study commonly discusses how ethical concerns were addressed and acknowledges the limitations of the study. For this assignment, you review a published research study with two purposes in mind:

 

o   Observing the structure and content of the article

o   Comparing the content of the article to the recommended content of sections for a research study.

 

submit a 7-8 page critique and review of the article, which includes the title page and the reference list. Follow the guidelines below:

 

1.      Use the quantitative or qualitative research article that you located and that your instructor approved as part of the Week 5 assignment.

2.      Provide an APA reference for the article you select.

3.      If you selected a quantitative research study, use the “Quantitative Article Review and Critique. If you selected a qualitative study, use the “Qualitative Article Review and Critique.” Respond to all the questions.

 

 

Quantitative Article Review and Critique

In approximately 7-8 pages (including title page and references), address the

following questions.

Title

• After reading the entire article, do you think the title adequately describes

the study? Does the title catch your attention? Please explain.

Abstract

• Does the abstract contain the recommended content (see “Abstract,”

pp. 210–211, in Yegidis et al.)? How difficult do you think it is to

summarize so much information in 150–250 words? Please explain.

Introduction

• Why did the authors conduct this study and write this article? What was the

problem of interest or concern? Be specific. Use quotes and paraphrases

with citations. What audience might be interested in this study?

• Do you feel the problem is significant enough to warrant a journal article?

Did you have a “so what” reaction? If so, why do you think it was accepted

for publication? Please justify your position.

• To what extent does the literature presented in the introduction help you

understand the problem? How does the literature reviewed put the problem

in context? Be specific.

• Does the researcher indicate how this research is different from and/or

similar to earlier ones reported in the literature? Summarize what this

article intends to add to the knowledge base.

• Do the authors state their research questions and/or hypotheses? What

are the hypotheses or focused research questions?

Methods

• What specific quantitative method is used? How does a quantitative

research design corresponds with the research questions or hypotheses?

Can you determine whether the design was appropriate?

To what extent can the design answer the research questions or

address the stated hypotheses? Elaborate.

• What were the variables under study? If relevant, identify the main dependent

and independent variables. If not relevant, why are there no dependent and

independent variables? What instruments or observations were used in the

research? Explain why you do, or do not, think that the methods used to

collect the data are described clearly enough to allow for replication. Be

specific and please elaborate.

• Explain whether or not information was provided concerning the reliability and

validity of these instruments or observations. Was this information adequate?

How does the presence or absence of information about reliability and validity

affect your confidence in the quality of the study? What have the authors

done to address or strengthen internal validity? Be specific.

Sample

• How were the participants recruited or selected for the study? What sampling

strategy was used? Is the sample large enough to address the hypotheses

and research questions? Did the author(s) offer any justification for the

sample size? Are you satisfied with the information reported about the

sample? What questions might you have about the sample that were not

addressed? Please be sure to provide an explanation for all of your answers.

• Are the demographics of the participants (e.g., background characteristics

such as age, race, etc.) described in sufficient detail? If so, how is the

presentation of this descriptive data useful in evaluating the research? If not,

please explain how that may affect the evaluation of the research.

• Was the sample reflective of the population from which it was drawn? Is

representativeness important in this research? Please explain.

• Please explain any ethical concerns you may have about the sample and how

the sample was recruited.

Results

• How were the data analyzed? (What statistical techniques were used?)

Be specific.

• Explain how easy or difficult it was for you to understand the reporting of

results. What questions do you have after reading the results section? Please

elaborate.

• Do you feel the results of this study have meaning for social

work practitioners or managers? Please elaborate.

Discussion

• Explain whether or not the authors made sense of their data in the discussion

section. Explain why you think the conclusions are (or are not) reasonable.

• Did the authors discuss the limitations of their study? Did they stay within

the limitations of their findings, or did they make more of their findings than

was warranted? Please elaborate.

• Did the author(s) suggest issues that future research should consider? If

so, were there any surprises? Please elaborate

Be sure to include the questions in your critique. This will cause your Turnitin report to show high similarity to other students’ papers. However, do not be concerned about that. Do, however, appropriately paraphrase and cite specific details from the article you review.

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Discuss if a benefit to risk ratio was calculated and how?

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Select a healthcare related research study .
Identify the sample population.
Analyze and critique the study to identify if sampling method reflects ethical principles including consent, conditions of the participants, study approved by IRB.
Minimum 12 pages excluding title and reference page.

Introduction

Paragraph one is the introduction to the paper. It should begin with something that will grab the reader’s attention and provide a citation to support your opening sentence (Norwood, 2002). Next, support that opening sentence with discussion or explanation with one or multiple sentences which will make up the body of the introductory paragraph. The last sentence of the introduction should highlight areas to be covered in the paper. APA success requires knowledge of the format and skill in concise, clear written communication.

Research Study Overview

This section is where you provide a summary of the research study being critiqued? What were the goals of the research? What health care related issue was addressed? Is it a good/feasible study to apply in clinical practice? Was a practical study, from a financial aspect? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately.

Ethical Issues in Research

Use this paragraph to provide feedback/history on ethical issues on research.

Protection of Human Rights

What are the five human rights that must be protected during research/investigation? What do they stand for? How do they relate to this research study? Were any/all of the human rights protected in the duration of the research study in question? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately.

Sampling Method

What was the sampling method used, how did the researchers choose the subjects for participation? What other sampling methods could have worked better, provided better results? Does the sampling method used reflect ethical principles, was it a fair process? Is the population in question a vulnerable population, and if so were there special considerations taken? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately.

Informed Consent

What is an informed consent? In regards to this research study, was it obtained, if appropriate? If a consent was part of the study, was it obtained properly? Did the participants assent? If participants unable to consent, were they not competent, did a caregiver consent? Were participants provided full/complete detailed information or was it a short version? What components did it include? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately.

Ethical Scientific Integrity

What are the credentials of the researchers? Did the researchers fabricate data, publish errors/ publish correction? Is there evidence of plagiarism? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately.

IRB

This section is where you will discuss all the information available (or lack thereof) regarding the IRB. Was the research study approved by an institutional review board? If not, why not? Was a research proposal submitted for approval by an IRB? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately

HIPPA

What is HIPPA and how does it apply to a research study? Was the research conducted using database information, and if so, was the health information protected? How was it protected? Was any data de-identified? Were participants provided pseudonyms or assigned numbers? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately.

Benefit to Risk Ratio

Discuss if a benefit to risk ratio was calculated and how? Did it provide am honest estimation? What is your opinion about the outcome of the study and the potential benefits? Can it have a positive impact on the individual, how about in the community? Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately.

Conclusion

Most papers should end with a conclusion or summary, which consists a short description of the key points of the paper. It should be concise and contain little or no detail. No matter how much space is left on the page, the References are always on the next page.

What preparations should the nurse make in advance before attaining necessary community resources and referrals before the patient is discharged?

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Mr. Jones, who is 74 years of age, is being discharged home after having a right knee replacement. The discharge orders from the orthopedic surgeon include: continuous passive motion (CPM) at the current setting of 0-degrees extension worn when walking with crutches (nonweight-bearing postdischarge day 1, and may begin weight-bearing postdischarge day 2); and home nurse visits, as needed. Physical therapy should begin the day after discharge at an orthopedic center. The orders will be faxed to the center. The following medications with prescriptions attached include: Lovenox (enoxaparin) 70 mg subcutaneously once daily for 7 days, Vicodin (hydrocodone bitartrate) 10 mg every 4 hours PRN, and Colace (docusate sodium) 100 mg every day. The patient is to follow up with the orthopedic surgeon in 3 weeks. His daughter plans to stay with him for several weeks to assist him with meals and household chores, and take him to physical therapy and the orthopedic surgeon for follow-up. Mr. Jones has three other children who live in other states. He is a widower and attends a local church.

  1. What preparations should the nurse make in advance before attaining necessary community resources and referrals before the patient is discharged?
  2. What necessary community resources and referrals will the patient need?

2. Mrs. Johnson, a 67-year-old female patient, has recently been discharged from the hospital following an admission for COPD. She has a past medical history of a colon resection related to acute diverticulitis. She developed a surgical wound infection that requires daily wet to dry wound packing and IV Zosyn. Mrs. Johnson was discharged with home oxygen. To manage her care at home, home care visits were ordered. (Learning Objective 5)

  1. What would be involved in setting up the first home care visit?
  2. Describe the nursing assessments and management that would oc