The article critique should be a methodological review specific to type of article (for example, qualitative or quantitative) . The analysis must be two to three pages and detailed using the text and resources. The content of the review should also include:
1. Ethical review
2. Analysis of findings
3. Limitations
4. Discussion
5. Application (translation) to practice specialty
6. Future implications
In addition, students must complete the Johns Hopkins Research Appraisal Tool that is applicable to the type of study design (qualitative, quantitative or non-research evidence) for the week. Refer to the rubric for additional requirements.
Preparing the Assignment
Week 4
Non-research appraisal: Guideline or Systematic Review
1. Select a guideline or systematic review article from below:
· Piercy, L. K., Troiano, P. R., & Ballard, M. R. (2018). The physical activity guidelines for Americans. JAMA, 320(19), 2020-2028.
· Synder, M. (2018). Health care experiences of lesbian women: A metasynthesis. Advances in Nursing Science, 0(0), 1-21.
· Waytz, J., Cifu, S. A, & Stern, D. C. Scott (2018). Evaluation and management of patients with syncope. JAMA, 319(21), 2227-2228.
2. Write a two-three (2-3) page critique of the article in a Word Doc integrating your course readings. Be sure to include a citation for your article using APA format.
3. Complete the Johns Hopkins Non-research evidence review document.
Format & Presentation Requirements
· APA Format According to the current edition
· Word Doc per assignment requirements.
· Word Doc Format: Cover page, no abstract, introduction (no heading per APA), body of the paper/review, reference list, appendix with Johns Hopkins appraisal doc. For review sections refer to your readings and the Johns Hopkins Research Appraisal Tool.
· Article title, author, journal, publication date
· Evidence level and quality