Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of the two quantitative research studies provided. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines Part II” document attached, to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the study in your responses.
Use the PICOT question below and the two quantitative, peer-reviewed research articles identified below to complete this assignment.
In a 1,0001,250 word essay, summarize two quantitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.
PICOT: How does repositioning or turning the patient with decreased mobility at frequent intervals as compared to not repositioning or turning reduce the development of pressure ulcers over a 90-day period?
Article 1 link: https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0104-11692010000600022&script=sci_arttext
Article 2: https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-81452016000200363&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en
Research Critique Guidelines Part II
Use this document to organize your essay.
Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses.
Quantitative Studies
Background
1. Summary of studies. Include problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research question.
How do these two articles support the nurse practice issue you chose?
1. Discuss how these two articles will be used to answer your PICOT question.
2. Describe how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in your PICOT question.
Method of Study:
1. State the methods of the two articles you are comparing and describe how they are different.
2. Consider the methods you identified in your chosen articles and state one benefit and one limitation of each method.
Results of Study
1. Summarize the key findings of each study in one or two comprehensive paragraphs.
2. What are the implications of the two studies you chose in nursing practice?
Outcomes Comparison
1. What are the anticipated outcomes for your PICOT question?
2. How do the outcomes of your chosen articles compare to your anticipated outcomes?
