Homework: Critical Appraisal of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring
Length: 4 to 5 pages.
Prompt
Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring is a conceptual thread in the College of Nursing's curriculum framework. The purpose of this homework is to offer students the opportunity to be exposed to Human Caring Science while providing students with the skills of critical appraisal of evidence.
I. Select one nursing research article that focuses on a study that used Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring as a theoretical framework.
II. Use as a guide, an appropriate Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019; pp. 708-722).
III. The critique should include a brief description of the study that was reviewed and should address elements of the study relevant to the critique.
IV. Provide a written critique on a critical appraisal of the elements relevant to the nature of the research study such as type of study, design, quality of the study; and rationale, as well as implications for practice and further research and/or evaluation.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.