General Instructions *** PICOT topic in attached worksheet***
Advanced practice nurses must be equipped to critique scholarly literature and discern its value for application to practice. Select one current single-study qualitative scholarly article related to your PICOT question. Appraise the article using the Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions for Qualitative Evidence (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2023, Appendix C). Summarize your appraisal of the article in your own words.
Include the following sections:
Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Provide an overview of the study
Purpose
Study design
Describe the study
Research question
Study aims
Sampling technique, sample size, and characteristics
Validity and reliability
Are the results of the study trustworthy and credible?
What were the results?
Explain why and how you could use the study results in your practice to make a difference in client outcomes. If you cannot use the results, why not?
Include a complete APA reference for the selected article.
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