The Effects of Oral Care Protocol on the Incidence of Ventilation-Associated Pneumonia in Selected Intensive Care Units in Jordan
Instructions:
Research the importance of the topic and write an introduction that includes these main points:
Obtain relevant background information from a credible source other than the article
Explain why the topic is important for researchers to explore
- Write a study synopsis that includes these main points:
what known and not known about the topic and what gap in knowledge this study intends to fill
research design and setting
sample
sampling method
number of subjects
inclusion/exclusion criteria
attrition, loss to follow up, or response rate (if any)
important characteristics of the sample
how the study was conducted
explain how the data was collected
include measurement instruments and what they measured
if the study involves an intervention, how the intervention was carried out
Appraise the article in narrative format by answering the following questions.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the sampling method, as applied to this study? Give a rationale for your claims.
Be sure to consider the inclusion/exclusion criteria, if any, and extraneous variables that the criteria control for.
Were the measurement instruments reliable and valid? Why or why not?
If the study was experimental, was the intervention performed consistently? Why or why not?
Were the conclusions of the study supported by the results? Why or why not?
Include key statistical results and p-values as part of your rationale.
Consider study limitations when appraising conclusions with respect to results.
State your analysis of the nursing implications based on the findings of the study.
Take statistical significance into account.
DO NOT use implications to nursing from the article; provide your own analysis.
