1. The will student select one of the research articles from the list below that focuses on a study that used Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring as a theoretical framework.
Durgun Ozan, Y., & Okumus, H. (2017). Effects of nursing care based on Watson’s theory of human caring on anxiety, distress, and coping when infertility treatment fails: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Caring Sciences, 6(2), 95-109. [MEDLINE with Full Text]
2. Summarize the purpose and results of the study
3. Students should use as a guide the appropriate Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2015) textbook on pages 539 to 550.
Rapid critical appraisal checklist for Randomized clinical trial
a. Are the results of the study valid, why
b. What are the results, explain how the study was performed and the results derived
c. Will the results help me in caring for my patients, how can Jean Watson’s theory of caring be implemented into practice
4. The critiques are to be informal, although correct grammar, spelling, etc. still are expected. The critique should include a brief description of the study that was reviewed and should address elements of the study relevant to critique.
5. Students will provide a written critique on a critical appraisal of the elements relevant to the nature of the research study (Type of study, design, quality of the study, rationale, etc.) as well as implications for practice and further research and/or evaluation.
6. The grade will be based on accuracy, level of content and structure of the document.
7. The minimum length for this assignment is four pages, APA formatted, double-spaced with 1-inch margins and Times Roman font of 12 pts

Rubric Assessment

This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria
Introduction/Objective
10 points
Objective is precise, knowledgeable, significant, and distinguished from alternate or opposing options.
Scope/Evidence
20 points
Skillfully arranges evidence to setup premise of the issue.
Persuasively builds the case with supportive evidence.
Elaborates on all key points of the issue.
Analysis
25 points
Skillful recommendations and/or specific action. Suggested action is reasonable.
Conclusion
20 points
Conclusion is precise, knowledgeable, significant, and distinguished from alternate or opposing options. Skillfully implicates impact on nursing practice, patient safety and healthcare quality.
Integration of Knowledge
15 points
Demonstrates understanding and applies concepts learned in the course at a superior level. Concepts are integrated into insights. Provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
Writing Style, Formatting and Conventions
10 points
Appropriate references that support opinions and recommendations. Exceptional writing with no grammar, APA or spelling errors
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