INSTRUCTIONS
Critically evaluate Study 3. Evaluate the credibility of professional citation, research design, and procedures in a research article. Include a discussion on how this study contributes to evidence-based practice.
Additional Instructions:
- All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
- Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
- Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
- Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
ANSWER
The study by Thomson et al. (2013) uses a quantitative research design and has a clear purpose. The researchers wanted to understand how the health-related quality of life of partners affects their role and ability to support patients. Although a patient’s health improves after surgery it is important to know what role partners play in post-operative care (Thomson et al., 2013). In this case, researchers want to understand how pre-operative physical and emotional health influence the outcomes of post-operative care for both groups. For instance, the study identifies that patients with poorer health outcomes post-operative care are those whose partners had poorer pre-operative health (Thomson et al., 2013). This clear and logical purpose is evident throughout the article … To access full article, use the purchase button below.