“A comprehensive and systematic research critique

“A comprehensive and systematic research critique

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  Assignment of Group(E) • Topic: • Knowledge of Nurses Regarding the Use of Corticosteroids in a Tertiary Care Hospital • Group Members: • Hammad Ullah • Rahim Khan • Ahmed Javed • Muhammad Ibrahim • Sabirullah • Faisal Khan • Khushab Khan • Zahid Khan • Usama zaib • Course Faculty: Dr. Aziz UR Rehman
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  Research Critique • Acritical and objective appraisal of a research study based on a penetrating • and analytical evaluation performed by a competent research critic.
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  Title • Knowledge ofNurses Regarding the Use of Corticosteroids in a Tertiary Care Hospital • Critique / Appraisal: • • Title clearly defines the article. • • Conveys variables, population, and setting. • • Title is concise, specific, and informative. • • Word count within standard limits.
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  Author and Publication •Example Article Used: • Khan, S., Rehman, F. (2021). Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Corticosteroid Use in Clinical Practice. • Journal of Nursing & Health Research, 14(2), 112–120. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Authors’ names, degrees, and affiliations are listed. • • Contact details of corresponding author provided. • • University affiliation clearly mentioned.
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  Abstract • The abstractincludes: • • Background • • Purpose of study • • Methods (setting, sample, tool) • • Key findings • • Recommendations • Critique / Appraisal: • • Summarizes the study effectively. • • Methods & results briefly described. • • Word count appropriate.
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  Introduction / Background •Background: • • Corticosteroids are widely used in hospitals for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. • • Nurses play a major role in safe administration and monitoring. • • Misuse can cause serious side effects. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Identifies clinical significance. • • Highlights knowledge gap. • • Rationale clearly presented.
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  Problem Statement • IdentifiedProblems: • • Lack of adequate knowledge among nurses about correct corticosteroid use. • • Improper administration and monitoring. • • Increased patient risk. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Problem is clinically relevant. • • Clearly defines gap between theory and practice.
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  Methodology • • StudyDesign: Quantitative descriptive cross sectional study. ‑ • • Setting: Tertiary care hospital. • • Sample: 150 registered nurses. • • Sampling Technique: Convenient sampling. • • Tool: Structured, validated questionnaire. • • Data Analysis: SPSS version 25. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Adequate methodological details to allow replication. • • Appropriate design for knowledge based study. ‑
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  Theoretical Framework • •Study guided by Orem’s Self Care Nursing Theory. ‑ • • Focus on nurses’ knowledge as essential for safe patient care. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Framework relevant and supports study purpose. • • Clear link between theory and research variables.
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  Ethical Consideration • •Ethical approval obtained from Institutional Review Board. • • Written informed consent taken. • • Confidentiality maintained. • • Voluntary participation ensured. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Ethical standards adequately addressed.
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  Literature Review • •Multiple international studies reviewed. • • Highlights lack of corticosteroid knowledge among nurses. • • Identifies risks associated with misuse. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Review is comprehensive. • • Logical sequence of ideas. • • Identifies research gap clearly.
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  Data Analysis • •Data analyzed using descriptive statistics. • • Frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations used. • • Knowledge scores categorized into good, moderate, poor. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Analysis appropriate and clearly reported.
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  Results & Discussion •Results: • • 40% nurses had good knowledge. • • 35% had moderate knowledge. • • 25% had poor knowledge. • • Significant association with education level. • Discussion: • • Consistent with previous studies. • • Highlights need for training programs. • • Discusses factors influencing knowledge (experience, training).
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  Conclusion • • Majorityof nurses lack optimal knowledge. • • Need for educational interventions. • • Training programs recommended. • Critique / Appraisal: • • Conclusion linked with results. • • Limitations acknowledged.
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  About Study • •Study beneficial for improving clinical nursing practices. • • Helps identify gaps in knowledge. • • Useful for policymaking and training development.
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  References • Sample References: •1. Khan, S., & Rehman, F. (2021). Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Corticosteroid Use. • Journal of Nursing & Health Research, 14(2), 112–120. • 2. Ahmed, T. (2020). Safe Use of Corticosteroids in Hospitals. • International Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(4), 221–230. • 3. Orem, D. (1991). Self Care Theory in Nursing Practice. ‑