Homework
Select one of the articles listed below and respond to the following:
I. Identify the clinical question and describe each portion of the question.
• What is the culture of critical care nurses in a CCU?
• Population - 10 critical care nurses working in a CCU. (introduction section)
• Intervention - Daily entries in a diary after work and on off days.- (in methods section)
• Comparison - No diary collection (Methods section)
• Outcome - Five themes emerged from the diaries. Critical care nurses focus on patients, behaviors, and interactions are influenced by interactions. (results discussion and conclusion section)
• Time - Not all research studies will have a time component; if time is part of the study include a description. Example: study in place over 6 months.
II. In your own words, describe the following:
• Why was the study done?
• How was the study done?
• What was found?
• How will you apply this information in your practice setting?
III. Describe your experience after reading the article. How did the use of qualitative research methods meet the needs of the study, study design, and participants?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.