Quantitative Research
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE ARTICLE USED FOR THIS
Write a fully developed and detailed APA 7 essay addressing each of the following points/questions.
• There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail.
• Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.
• Support your ideas with at least one (1) source using citations in your essay.
• Make sure to cite using the APA 7 writing style for the essay.
• The cover page and reference page are required.
Conduct a literature search to select a quantitative research study related to the problem identified in Module 1
PLEASE USE THE BELOW TOPIC FOR THIS PAPER
In a child with an acute asthma attack, does a single-dose injection of dexamethasone work as well as 5-day oral prednisolone in resolving asthmatic symptoms?
and conduct an initial critical appraisal.
Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of quantitative studies, including:
1. Is this quantitative research report a case study, case control study, cohort study, randomized control trial or systematic review?
2. Where does the study fall in the hierarchy of evidence in terms of reliability and risk of bias?
3. Why was the study done? (Define the problem and purpose.)
4. Were the steps of the study clearly identified?
5. What was the sample size?
6. Are the measurements of major variables reliable and valid? Explain.
7. How were the data analyzed?
8. Were there any untoward events during the conduct of the study?
9. How do the results fit with previous research in the area? (This may be reflected in the literature review.)
10. What does this research mean to clinical practice?
Additionally, be sure to include the rapid appraisal questions for the specific research design of the quantitative study that you have chosen. These can be found in Chapter 5 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015).
Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions for Systematic Reviews
1. Are the Results of the Review Valid? a. Are the studies contained in the review RCTs? b. Does the review include a detailed descriiption of the search strategy to find all relevant studies? c. Does the review describe how validity of the individual studies was assessed (e.g., methodological quality, including the use of random assignment to study groups and complete follow-up of the subjects)? d. Were the results consistent across studies? e. Were individual patient data or aggregate data used in the analysis?
2. What Were the Results? a. How large is the intervention or treatment effect (OR, RR, effect size, level of signifi cance)? b. How precise is the intervention or treatment effect (CI)?
3. Will the Results Assist Me in Caring for My Patients? a. Are my patients similar to the ones included in the review? b. Is it feasible to implement the findings in my practice setting? c. Were all clinically important outcomes considered, including risks and benefits of the treatment? d. What is my clinical assessment of the patient and are there any contraindications or circumstances that would inhibit me from implementing the treatment? e. What are my patient’s and his or her family’s preferences and values about the treatment under consideration? answers to the critical appraisal
This critical appraisal should be written in complete sentences (not just a numbered list) using APA 7 format.
Provide a reference for the article according to APA 7 format and a copy of the article.
Assignment Expectations:
Length:
Clearly and fully answer all questions; attach a copy of the article
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in APA 7 format. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References:
Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of one (1) scholarly source for the article is required for this assignment.
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