Research
Qualitative study
Select a qualitative research study related to your research question, read the article carefully and answer the following questions. Include a copy of the research article.
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“RESEARCH QUESTION: Does reducing the usage of urinary catheters in conscious patients in the intensive care units effective in reducing catheter related infections during their stay in the ICU?
1. What experience, situation, or subculture does the researcher seek to understand?
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2. Does the researcher intend to produce a description of an experience, a social process, or an event, or is the goal to generate a theory?
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3. What theoretical or conceptual framework was used? If none specified, what might they have used?
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4. How was the sample obtained?
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5. What inclusion or exclusion criteria were used?
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6. How was the data collected?
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7. How did the researcher control his/her biases and preconceptions?
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8. What was the sample size
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9. How was the sample size determine?
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10. How were the rights of the participants protected
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11. Are specific pieces of data (e.g.,direct quotes includedin the article?
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12. Are generalized statements included in the article (e.g., themes and theories
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13. What are the main findings of the study?
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14. were data collection methods effective in obtaining in depth data?
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15. Are the findings consistent with findings from other studies?
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16. Is the data presented in ways that provide a vivid portrayal of what was experienced or happened and its context?
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17. Are the findings credible?
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18, Are the findings rich and informative?
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19. Is the perspective provided potentially useful in providing insight, support or guidance for assessing client progress or outcomes?