RESEARCH CRITIQUE-2

INTRODUCTION:-
A research critique reflects a penetrating analysis of a study in which judicious and constructive
comments have been made about a piece of work”- by leininger 1968.
Critiquing research is essential for developing and refining nursing knowledge and improves
skills of individual. However, the word critique is often linked with the word criticize, which is
frequently viewed as negative. In arts and sciences, critique takes on another meaning. It is
associated with critical thinking and appraisal and requires carefully develop skills. This is also
referred as ‘intellectual critique. An intellectual critique is directed not at the person who created
but at the product of creation.
The research critique provides an appraisal of complete research that helps the investigator to
evaluate the favorable and less favorable aspects of the study. The research critique can facilitate
the scientific potential of the research. Conducting a research critique requires a background in
critical analysis and skills in logical reasoning to examine the reliability and integrity of a study.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE INCIDENCE RATE OF NEEDLE STICK INJURY AMONG

NURSES WORKING IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN METROPOLITAN CITY. “

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE INCIDENCE RATE OF NEEDLE STICK INJURY AMONG
NURSES WORKING IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN METROPOLITAN CITY.

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS SUGGESTIONS

1 The problem is clearly Yes. The researcher has The investigator has
identified. identified the problem clearly identified
which is one of the but not defined his
important steps to study problem properly in
the incidence rate of the study. Clear
needle stick injury. background and
need of the study
given.

2 Background information Yes. Clear background

on the problem is data about health
presented. problems related to
needle stick injury.

3 Rationale for selecting Yes. It is clear from the

the problem is clear. need and background of
 the study.

4 The problem is timely in Yes. As nursing is now

terms of current trends in more focusing on the
nursing. preventive health so the
problem is based upon
recent trends in nursing.

5 The problem is Yes. The Nurse

significant to nursing in administrators can make
that the results could a policy decision to
benefit nursing practice create awareness
and contribute to nursing
knowledge.

6 The quantitative Yes.

approach is appropriate
for investigating the
problem.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

1. To assess the incidence rate of needle stick injury among the nurses working in
selected hospitals of metropolitan city.
2. To find the association between incidence rate of needle stick injury and selected
demographic variables.

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS SUGGESTIONS

Are they
1. appropriate & adequate to Yes Setting in objective also as
it is in problem statement.
study

REVIEW OF LITERATURE:-

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS

SUGGESTIONS

1 Is the review of YES

literature
comprehensive and
concise?

2 Is the literature review The review is not clearly

Section ii
clearly organized and s
logically developed? organized. blood tra
3 Is the review of Yes.
relevant to the current
study?

4 Are relevant theories No

identified and
described?

5 Are most of the No, many abstracts and

sources primary
sources? references from internet were
included.

6 Are the sources Yes.

current?

7 Are relevant landmark Yes. The

studies described? researcher has
described studies
related to
incidence rate of
needle stick
injury.

8 Are the sources Yes.

paraphrased to
promote the flow of
the content?

9 Are both supporting Yes. Alphabetical No

and opposing theory order is followed
and research while writing the
presented? references for
textbooks.

10 Are all the sources that Yes. References are not written It has to as per A
are cited in the study as per APA pattern be after each re
found on the reference
list?

11 Does the reference

appear to be free of
citation errors?

12 Does the literature Yes

review clearly provide
a basis for the study
conducted?
 14 Does the review Yes
conclude with a brief
summary of the
literature and its
implications for the
problems?

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS SUGGESTIONS

1 The statement describing the Yes. The researcher

purpose is appropriate for the has stated the
study (declarative statement, purposes in a
research questions). declarative statement
form.

2 The purpose of statement is

clear to describe: Yes
a. What the researcher Yes
plans to do?
b. Where the data will be Yes
collected?
c. From whom the data
will be collected?

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS SUGGESTIONS

1 RESEARCH Not Mentioned It should mentioned as

APPROACH quantitative

2 What kind of research design Descriptive,

was utilized? Exploratory

SAMPLING

1 Was the SAMPLE in the study YES

appropriate?

2 Were the criteria for sample Yes. Criteria for

selection indicated? sample selection
are indicated.

3 Was the method of sample YES As per study it seems like

For SRS set up should
selection? convenience not be specific.
sampling.
Was it the most appropriate
method considering the
circumstances of the study?
 4 Was the sample size large No It should be more than 100
enough for the study?

TOOLS: -

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS

SUGGESTIONS

1 What tools Semi Structured Questionnaire No need of

were used for Semi Structured
measurement Questionnaire. It
of the will be ok with
variables? only Structured
Questionnaire.

2 Was the Yes. Reliability of each tools checked

reliability of before and levels were adequate.
each tools Analysis done by Guttman Split Half
previously Coefficient
established?
Were the
levels
adequate?

3 Was the Yes. Validity of each instrument

validity of checked before
each
instrument
previously
established?
Were the
levels
adequate?

ETHICAL CONSIDERATION

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS SUGGESTIONS

1 The procedure for Yes. The researcher have

obtaining informed consent mentioned the purpose and
is explained method of study were
explained and informed
consent was obtained from
all participants.

2 Monitoring by institutional Yes. The researcher has a

review board or committee approval letter from the
is described, if ethical committee of the
appropriate? college who have approved
his problem.
 3 If the study poses any No risk as such involved in
potential risk to subjects, the study.
does the researcher
describe these risks and
evaluate them?

DATA COLLECTION: -

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS SUGGESTIONS

1 Steps in data collection are YesDuration for pilot studyMain

and main
study collection of study
clearly defined? study is same. In abstraction
should
notbe at least for a week.
clearly mentioned.

2 The data collection Yes

procedure is appropriate to
the study?

DATA ANALYSIS: -

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS

1 Interpretations are based on the data. Yes. It is given in the Demographic va

form of percentage. Properly. As
Written %.

2 Findings are discussed in relation to the Yes. The researcher has

study objective/purpose. discussed the findings
according to the
purpose stated.

3 Findings are discussed in relation to the Yes.

theoretical or conceptual framework or/
and previous studies.

4 Generalizations are warranted by the No. The sample selected was repre
results. population but still the study findin
as sample size 50 is too small to gener

5 A distinct is made between statistical Yes. The researcher has 5 demographic variab
th

significance and clinical relevance and distinctly mentioned the corr

discussed, if appropriate. statistical relevance of
the study.
 6 Conclusions are based on the data. Yes. The conclusions
are based on the
interpretations of the
findings.

7 Conclusions are clearly stated. Yes. The conclusions

are clearly stated.

8 Limitations of the study are NO The researcher has described limita

appropriately discussed. Nurses, it is not clear.

9 Implications for nursing are formulated NO The researcher has given

are relevant. recommendation

19 Recommendations are clearly Yes. The researcher has 3 rd recommendation stated i

formulated and appropriate. given further experimental. It cannot be s
recommendations to
conduct the study on the
large population which
may bring about more
interesting findings.

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS: -

S.No. CRITERIA STRENGTHS WEAKNESS

1. The investigator is qualified. Yes

2 The title is appropriate, accurate and Yes

concise summary of the content.

3 The abstract presents an accurate and No

concise summary of the content.

4 The report is well organized and flows Yes

logically.

5 Grammar, sentence structure and Many times sentences constru

punctuations are correct are not meaningful.

6 Reference are accurate and complete Yes

RATE THE SCIENTIFIC MERIT OF THE REPORT ACCORDING TO THE

FOLLOWING SCALE: -

4- Critique indicates that overall, the study satisfies the basic requirements of scientific research.

3- Critique indicates that overall, the study satisfies the basic requirements of scientific research,
with the following explanations: (state the exceptions)
2- Critique indicates that overall, the study does not satisfy the basic requirements of scientific
research, with the following explanations: (state the exceptions)

1 - Critique indicates that overall, the study does not satisfy the basic requirements of scientific
research.

The rating for scientific merit of the report according to the scale is 3. The overall study
satisfies the basic requirements of scientific research except for grammatical mistakes &text
arrangement and citation error in bibliography.
CONCLUSION:
The study which has been conducted by the researcher is good and well reported. It can be
studied in different setting by keeping in mind the limitations and the changes which can be made
in this study. Different research design can be used in the study such as cross-sectional, the same
study with more samples.The research critique provides an appraisal of completed research that
helps the investigator evaluate the favorable and less favorable aspects of the study.

CRITIQUE FORM THE JOURNAL

REVIEW OF ARTICLES- 02

Title of the research:- “Prevalence of severe acute malnutrition associated

sociodemographic factors among children aged 6 months-5 years in rural
population of northern India: A population –based survey”

Authors Name:- Ajeet Singh Bhadoria1, UmeshKapil2, Rahul Bansal3,

R.M.Pandey4, Bhawana Pant5, Amit Mohan6

Name of the Journal:- Family medicine and primary care

Month and Year:- April-June 2017

COMPONENT CRITERIA STRENGTH WEAKNESS

TITLE OF THE What is the title of Title of the study Has to explain in detail about the
STUDY the study is based on intervention for prevent malnutri
“Prevalence of current scenario
severe acute based on need of
malnutrition the lay children
associated
sociodemographic
factors among
children aged 6
months-5 years in What does the title Good choice of
rural population lead you to topic by
of northern India: explore the article/ researcher to do
A population – eye catching cross sectional
based survey” study title so
good eye
catching
Is the title is based Yes
on the current
scenario
Is the title precise Took efforts for No it is not precise, the different
yet doing research not explained in topic like diet pl
comprehensive? on various
aspects of
malnutrition
Does the article Yes this article
cover the topic covers the topic
comprehensively, comprehensively
partially or is it
overview?

*Is the abstract Yes the abstract He has to Can include

ABSTRACT understandable is explain about the details
understandable the validity of selection
researcher is and reliability of sample
going to do the of the
cross sectional instruments
study on and topic
malnutrition of
under five
children
*Is it reflects the Yes it is Not more Can include
overview of the overviewed the detail in more detail
study study as it is abstract in abstract
cross sectional about about
study selection and selection
method of and method
data data
collection collection
*Question the Nicely framed Can also
study designed is the questions find ask Ws
to be answer which is related questions
to the topic
*Is the research Yes
question framed
correctly
OBJECTIVES *What is the It is use full for
purpose of the the society
research
*Is the objective Yes he stated the
stated clearly objective
properly

*Does the Not clearly

author define mentioned in
the research the
problem? researcher
statement
about
intervention
*Does she build Yes
on past
research?
LITERATURE OF What is already Literature review
REVIEW known about this provide rationale
area of and direction for
knowledge? the study
*Does the
literature reviewMalnutrition is
provide the an disorder
rationale and resulting from
direction? abnormal in
* Is the literature
body weight and
review organize muscle tone,
to demonstrate there were many
the progressive reviewed were
development of present
ideas through Yes it provide
previous rationale as
research there is
prevalence
factors are given
ETHICAL *Is the research Yes it is No
CONSIDERATION study approve by approved by
the ethical ethical
committee committee
No it is not
harmful to
*Is the study is subject
not harmful to
the subject Yes not harmful
to subject or
society
 THEORETICAL *Is the frame Cross-sectional Framework
FRAMEWOR work study design is should have
presented used for the the clarity of
with clarity study the study

*Is the Yes

framework
most
appropriate
*Is the study Qualitative
design was Observational
METHODOLOGY appropriate Cross sectional
study
*Is the Yes it is linked
hypothesis with the
linked variables
dependent
and
independent
variables
*Is the No not
dependent mentioned
and
dependent
variable stated
clearly?

*How is the study Purposive

selected and the sampling done age
sample size was group 6-59 months
representative? of children
 *How the sample Sample size is
size was 18463
calculated?
*Is the tools Yes
selected was
appropriate
*Is the tool was Yes
validated and
reliability was
established
*Which method is Anthropometric
applied to parameter
measure the
reliability
PILOT STUDY Does the pilot Not mentioned
study explore and
test practicability
and feasibility of
main study?
*Does the finding No
were interrupted?
MAIN STUDY *Does data Yes two year
DATA collection time
COLLECTION period appropriate
*Does the No
researcher was
stick data
collection
schedule?
*Does the Yes
appropriate
sample size was
accomplished
FINDINGS, *What was the 7.9% The prevalence
INTERPRETATION, author major prevalence in of malnutrition
AND CONCLUSION findings and nuclear family, is more in
conclusion? poor village,
occupation, increase in
lower parental nuclear family
education,
nuclear family
*Have this been Yes
 supported by
the author
analyses,
arguments,
findings and
evidence?
*Does the Yes
author
accomplish
objectives?
SOURCES OF DATA *Is the article Yes
supported with
authentic
reference?
*Are the in-text No
citation
(footnote) and
reference?
*Are the Yes
reference
recent or
significant?
LANGUAGE *Is the language Yes
appropriate for
reader?

*Are the definition Yes

clear and useful?
*Is the choice of No
words biased in
any way
ILLUSTRATION *Are illustration, Yes it is use No used
tables or graphs full for graphs
used? illustration
the readings
*Do the Easy to
compliment the reading
text
*Are they used Yes
best method to
present data?
DISCUSSION *What does the He told that
researcher say is very
about the result? common in
children
ORGANIZATION *Is the material Yes it is
OF THE organized and organized
CONTENT focused?
*Is the argument Little bit can
or presentation be explain
understandable? in more
easy
language
*Is the original Yes
research, a review
of previous
research or an
information piece?
*Is the sequence is Yes
logical?

*Does appropriate Yes

format was used for
preparation of data
sheet
BIBLIOGRAPHY *Is the bibliography Not
exists? mentioned
*Is the bibliography No
is short or long
*Is the bibliography No
is selective or
comprehensive
*Is the reference are Yes there is
primary sources primary
(Journal) or only and
secondary secondary
source(encyclopedia) sources he
referred
USEFULLNESS Does it: Yes Need
 *Add the body of interventions
knowledge to nursing
profession?
*Useful for the Yes
community
*Help in planning and Yes I
implementation of support
health services
*Support an Yes
argument

*Is the findings Yes

can be
generalized
AUTHORITY *Is the author an Not mentioned
expert in this
field?
*Where is the Not mentioned
author
employed?
*Has author won No
award or
honors?
CITATION Does the citation Yes
was appropriate