Qualitative Appraisal
Why is it necessary to critique a qualitative study? Powers (2011a) states, “All scientific evidence is important to clinical decision making, and all evidence must be critically appraised to determine its contribution to that decision making” (p. 135). A qualitative study attempts to describe an experience from the participant’s perspective. Additionally, to enhance understanding, the objective of a qualitative study is to increase awareness of human experiences. Performing a critical appraisal of qualitative research requires knowledge of philosophical foundations, the different approaches, and empathy for the perspective of the participant involved (Grove, Burns, & Gray, 2013; Powers, 2011b). For this evaluation, Phoenix, Griffin, and Smith’s
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(2013), “Philosophical congruence, methodological coherence, intuitive comprehension, and intellectual contribution are evaluative standards for qualitative studies” (p. 466).
Philosophical Congruence The initial philosophical foundation from which the study was developed is not explicitly stated, however it is clear that the authors utilized an exploratory-descriptive qualitative approach. Later in the study, the authors utilize the social relational model of disability and the data to state “recommendations for health policy are offered promoting physical activity among older adults with sight loss” (Phoenix et al., 2015, p. 129). They acknowledge that the model hasn’t been used in direct correlation of sight loss, but that it could hold great potential for health policy formation (Phoenix et al., 2015).
Methodological Coherence The data collection, analysis, and interpretation processes fit together to form a coherent approach to address ways in which physical activity in older adults with sight loss could be facilitated or ways it is prevented. The use of interviews gives a first person experience to the questions, which allows the readers to gain insight into barriers that must be addressed in the recommendation to health policy subject
(2013), “Philosophical congruence, methodological coherence, intuitive comprehension, and intellectual contribution are evaluative standards for qualitative studies” (p. 466).
Philosophical Congruence The initial philosophical foundation from which the study was developed is not explicitly stated, however it is clear that the authors utilized an exploratory-descriptive qualitative approach. Later in the study, the authors utilize the social relational model of disability and the data to state “recommendations for health policy are offered promoting physical activity among older adults with sight loss” (Phoenix et al., 2015, p. 129). They acknowledge that the model hasn’t been used in direct correlation of sight loss, but that it could hold great potential for health policy formation (Phoenix et al., 2015).
Methodological Coherence The data collection, analysis, and interpretation processes fit together to form a coherent approach to address ways in which physical activity in older adults with sight loss could be facilitated or ways it is prevented. The use of interviews gives a first person experience to the questions, which allows the readers to gain insight into barriers that must be addressed in the recommendation to health policy subject