Critiquing a Qualitative Research Report

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Critiquing a Qualitative Research Report
The purpose of this currency activity is to critique a qualitative research report using the five dimensions.
Author(s): ___Hupcey, J. _______________________________________________________________
Title: ___Feeling safe: The psychosocial needs of ICU patients ____________________________________________________________________
SUBSTANTIVE AND THEORETICAL DIMENSIONS
Problem Statement/Purpose
What is the research problem?
ICU patients do not have all their needs met
Is the research problem significant/relevant to nursing? If yes, provide a rationale.
Yes because nurses need to meet patients’ needs
Is the phenomenon of interest clearly identified?
Yes, it relates to patients’ experiences in ICU
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