This assignment is to Critique of a research article for Mental Health Nursing student
A critique of a research article that must include an annotated critiquing framework, that is relevant to base your practice on (2500 words; written in 3rd person).

You will need to

Choose ONE article from the FIVE provided

READ the article carefully…

These six ‘key’ areas must be addressed:
The question / aim / objective of the study; b. Design / methodology; c. Sample / subjects / participants; d. Data collection methods; e. Data analysis and results; f. Ethical considerations…

Select an appropriate critiquing framework and make critical notes onto (annotate) your chosen framework, with the emphasis on the above six key areas…

Write your essay: include a brief discussion of EBP, then go on to discuss the six key areas shown in Box 3; you must also include some critical comment on the overall value/application of the research to professional practice

The research papers will be available from your cohort Blackboard (wk. 45).
An “appropriate framework” can be one you have used in class or have found for yourself – remember to reference the source in either case.
To identify the strengths and weaknesses of the article overall, you will need to complete the whole framework. PLEASE NOTE: The annotated framework MUST be put into an appendix – inadequate annotation and particularly omission – could cost you up to 10% of your marks!
The six key areas are to be critically analysed; the use of referenced works looking at theoretical aspects of the key areas and the piece of research as a whole, are an expectation!
This discussion should therefore include comment on the relevance of the research article and especially its findings, to your professional practice.
The following is only a suggested structure and guidance on what to include for the critique. An introduction: a brief introduction to the assignment and the nature of evidence based practice (EBP) and criticality.

Include a brief rationale for your selection and correctly referenced framework. You should clearly identify the article being critiqued (see also note below)!

Main Component is the analysis and discussion to demonstrate your critical thinking and judgement in considering the strengths and weaknesses of your chosen article.

NB: Please do not describe or attach a copy of the research article

Conclusion and Implications for your Practice should summarise your critique of the article overall.

Discuss whether the research is supported by local / national policy or practice, including from your own practice experience.

The use of an annotated critiquing framework demonstrates your understanding of the major elements of the research article and so, as noted above, you will need to fill in the whole framework, concentrating on the six ‘key’ areas for analysis.

It is good practice to complete the whole framework as this should also help you with your PD3 work, as well as here.

The annotated framework MUST be included in an appendix (see note 3 above) and be word processed. The framework needs to have reasonably detailed annotation, but not exhaustive, as you will be discussing the six ‘key’ areas in greater depth within the essay. Throughout your essay use appropriate references to support your discussion, such as published material on research methodology/methods and evidence based/informed practice to develop your analysis and critical thinking. Further, some literature related to the topic of the research being analysed will also be needed, to more fully analyse the implications for and application to, practice. Marks will be awarded not only for the amount of critical thought, but also the quality of it and the judgements you come to as a result.

Critique of a research article ( 2500). Choose ONE article from the five provided

Myron R, French C, Sullivan P, Sathyamoorthy G, Barlow J & Pomeroy L (2018) Professionals learning together with patients: An exploratory study of a collaborative learning Fellowship programme for healthcare improvement, Journal of Interprofessional Care, 32:3, 257-265.

Helgadóttir B, Forsell Y, Hallgren M, Möller J, Ekblom Ö (2017) Long-term effects of exercise at different intensity levels on depression: A randomized controlled trial, Preventive Medicine, 105: 37–46

Article

Osborn D, Burton A, Hunter R, Marston L, Atkins L, Barnes T, Blackburn R, Craig T, Gilbert H, Heinkel S, Holt R, King M, Michie S, Morris R, Morris S, Nazareth I, Omar R, Petersen I, Peveler R, Pinfold V, Walters K (2018) Clinical and cost-effectiveness of an intervention for reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular risk for people with severe mental illness in English primary care: a cluster randomised controlled trial, Lancet Psychiatry, 5: 145–54.

Price O, Baker J, Bee P, Grundy A, Scott A, Butler D, Cree L, Lovell K (2017) Patient perspectives on barriers and enablers to the use and effectiveness of de-escalation techniques for the management of violence and aggression in mental health settings, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74: 614–625.

Wagstaff C, Graham H, Salkeld R (2017) Qualitative experiences of disengagement in assertive outreach teams, in particular for “black” men: Clinicians’ perspectives, Journal of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 25:88–95