Assignment
Redfern, R. E., Chen, J. T., & Sibrel, S. (2018). Effects of Thermomechanical Stimulation during Vaccination on Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of pediatric nursing, 38, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2017.09.009
A. Identify the PICO components of the studies
B. What is the research problem and purpose
C. Did the researcher use primary or secondary sources for the literature review?
D. What is the theoretical and/or operational (research tools used) framework for this study
E. Formulate the research objectives, questions, and hypothesis
F. Define the research variables (independent and dependent)
G. Identify the research assumptions (hypothesis) are they explicit and clear
H. Identify the research design
I. Define the population and sample
J. Identify methods of measurement
K. What type of data collection and analysis did the researchers use in each of the studies?
L. What was their plan and sampling methods are they generalizable (heterogeneous or homogeneous?
M. Did the researchers conduct a pilot study?
N. Did the researchers
O. Interpret the findings and the hypothesis are the results directional or null?
P. What are the conclusions of the Data Analysis and results?
Q. Interpret Research Outcomes- Discussion
R. Identify the research limitations- Discussion
S. Where will the researcher Communicate Research findings?