RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE
1. Critiquing the research article
Title – Does it accurately describe the article?
Abstract – Is it representative of the article?
Introduction – Does it make the purpose of the article clear?
Statement of the problem – Is the problem properly introduced?
Purpose of the study – Has the reason for conducting the research been
explained?
Research question(s) – Is/are the research question(s) clearly defined and if
not, should they be?
Theoretical framework – Is the theoretical framework described? If there is
not a theoretical framework, should there be?
Literature review – Is the literature review relevant to the study,
comprehensive, and include recent research? Does the literature review
support the need for the study?
Methods – Is the design appropriate for the study? Does the sample fit with
the research design and is the size sufficient?
Analysis – Is the analytical approach consistent with the study questions and research design?
Results – Are the results presented clearly in the text, tables and figures? Are the statistics clearly explained?
Discussion – Are the results explained in relationship to the theoretical framework, research questions, and the significance to nursing?
Conclusion – Are there recommendations for nursing practice, future
research, and policymakers?2. Determine the level and quality of the evidence using a scale (several can be found
in ANA’s Research Toolkit www.nursingworld.org/Research-Toolkit/Appraising-the-
Evidence )
Decide if the study is applicable to your practice ————-
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a. Can you use the results and recommendations in your practice?
