The following questions pertain to: Sanford, J., Townsend-Rocchicciolli,J.,Horigan, A., & Hall, P. (2011). A process of decision making by caregivers of family members with heart failure. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 25(1), 55-70.
1) What is the purpose of this research?
2) What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit.
3) What theories, frameworks, models or concepts may have influenced the researchers? choice of a research design? If this is not stated specifically, list any that are implied.
4) How do the authors describe the design of this study?
5) Determine the classification of this study; is it quantitative, qualitative or mixed method?
6) What is the evidence that this journal is peer-reviewed? Does the journal have an editorial board? (Look for the journal?s website to discover this information)
7) Is there evidence of any conflict of interest that might introduce bias into the way the study is designed, or the way the results are viewed? Do the authors have any potential financial gain from the results of this study?
The following questions pertain to: Schwarz, K., Mion, P., Hudock, D., & Litman, G. (2007). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled study. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(1), 18-26.
8) What is the purpose of this research?
9) What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit.
10) What theories, frameworks, models or concepts may have influenced the researchers? choice of a research design? If this is not stated specifically, list any that are implied.
11) How do the authors describe the design of this study?
12) Determine the classification of this study; is it uantitative, qualitative or mixed method?
13) What is the evidence that this journal is peer-reviewed? Does the journal have an editorial board? (Look for the journal?s website to discover this information)
14) Is there evidence of any conflict of interest that might introduce bias into the way the study is designed, or the way the results are viewed? Do the authors have any potential financial gain from the results of this study?
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