Haethcare Assignment
In an APA format paper, approximately 3-5 pages in length, address the following questions. Locate two different qualitative studies in professional resources related to your PICOT topic of interest. "Does handwashing among healthcare workers reduce hospital acquired infection?"
Give an overview and summary and then answer these three questions:
1) Give an overview of the study and findings
2) What type pf qualitative study was it (i.e. phenomenology, ethnography, etc.)?
3) How did the authors establish trustworthiness (specifically discuss credibility, confirm ability, dependability, and transfer ability)?
4) Do you think this study will be applicable to your population? Why or why not?
Template:
Quantitative Study One - the first study what is about?
Overview; what is the overview of the study?
Study design : what kind of study is it? Is it experimental, quasi-experimental, or non-experimental
Internal validity of the study and External Validity of the study What threats to internal and external validity were noted? Are there others you think might be present that the author(s) did not describe? Define each of these terms .
Applicability: Do you think this study will be applicable to your PICOT population? Why or why not?
Qualitative Study Two
Overview
Study Design experimental, quasi-experimental, or non-experimental
Internal and External Validity
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.