Article to be critiqued: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34772767/

Solberg, L. I., Crain, A. L., Green, B. B., Ziegenfuss, J. Y., Beran, M. S., Sperl-Hillen, J. M., Norton, C. K., & Margolis, K. L. (2021). Experiences and Perceptions of Patients with Uncontrolled Hypertension Who are Dissatisfied with Their Hypertension Care. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM, 34(6), 1115-1122. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2021.06.210240

The Quantitative Critique- all questions from the right side should be answered.

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

Is a conceptual framework described? If not, does the absence detract from the significance of the research?
Are the concepts to be studied identified and described?
Are measures for each concept identified and described?
Does the research problem flow naturally from the conceptual framework?

Protection of Human Subjects

Is there evidence of an independent ethics review board or a committee?
Has the study been designed to minimize the risk and maximize the benefits to participants?
Is there an indication that participants gave voluntary, informed consent?
Is there evidence in the study hat individuals can be identified?

The Problem

1.Was the problem statement introduced promptly?

Is the problem statement significant to nursing and is that significance described?
Has the purpose for conducting the research been explained?
What are the research variables and are they explained?
Will an answer to the problem provide insight into the clinical applicability of the problem?

Research Question/Hypotheses

Are research questions or hypotheses formally stated? If no, should they be included?
Do the research questions and hypotheses naturally flow from the research problem and the theoretical framework?
Does each research question or hypothesis contain at least two variables?

Are the research questions or hypothesis worded clearly and objectively? Is a prediction evident?

Review of the Literature

Is the review of the literature comprehensive, logical, and relevant?
Is the relationship to the research purpose evident?
Does it include recent research and theoretical work?
Can a case be made for conducting this study based on the literature reviewed?

Research Design

What design has been used for the study?
Is the design appropriate for the research question and purpose of the research?
Has enough information been given to permit replication?

Sampling

Is the target population carefully described?
Are sample selection procedures clearly defined?
Does the sampling method fit the research design?
Are potential sample biases described?
Is the sample sufficiently large? How has size been justified?
To whom can the study results be generalized?

Data Collection

Describe the instruments used for data collection?
Has a rationale been given for the selection of the instruments?
Are the instruments congruent with the research question?
Are the instruments suitable for use with the study sample?
Have procedures for testing the reliability and validity of the instruments been described? Are the results sufficient to indicate their use?

Quantitative Analysis

Do the research questions and the study design fit with the analysis methods used?
Does the level of measurement of the data fit with the type of statistics used?
Is the link between the analysis and the findings logical and clear?
Is the statistical result presented clearly both in the text and in numerical presentation as well?
Are graphic displays clear, simple, and accurate?

Conclusions and Recommendations

What are the assumptions and limitations of the study? Are they listed or do you have to infer what they are?
Are the results of the data analysis clearly explained in reference to the research question, hypotheses and theoretical framework?
Has there been appropriate generalization of significant findings beyond the study sample to the population?
What recommendations for nursing practice and future research studies have been made? Are these recommendations supported by the data?

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