Research Critique
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Quantitative Article Critique of Nursing Research 1 Problem Statement/Purpose 1 Literature Review 2 Limitations of the Study 2 Hypothesis/Research Question 3 Operational Definitions/Definition of Terms 4 Research Design 5 Setting, Population and Sample 5 Data Collection Methods/Instruments 6 Data Analysis, Findings, Implications, & Recommendations 7
References 8
Quantitative Article Critique of Nursing Research The article selected for review in this investigation is entitled "Perioperative outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting: Effects of metabolic syndrome and patient's sex." The article was published in the September 2009 edition of the American Journal of Critical Care and was written by Brackbill, Sytsma and Sykes. A review of pertinent background for the authors demonstrates that Brackbill and Sykes both posses Doctoral Degrees in pharmacology and are employed in this field. Further, Sytsma holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is currently the director of Winchester Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center in Winchester, Virginia.
Problem Statement/Purpose In reviewing the problem statement/purpose of the study, the researchers provide an extensive background on the impact of metabolic syndrome on outcomes for patients that have undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The authors note that extensive research in this area has demonstrated notable health issues and health complications for patients with metabolic syndrome who receive this treatment. However, the authors note that not much consideration has been given to the issue of gender in the research. With this in mind, the authors propose to compare outcomes for men and women that have metabolic syndrome and undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Specifically, the authors consider outcomes for patients during the
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Quantitative Article Critique of Nursing Research 1 Problem Statement/Purpose 1 Literature Review 2 Limitations of the Study 2 Hypothesis/Research Question 3 Operational Definitions/Definition of Terms 4 Research Design 5 Setting, Population and Sample 5 Data Collection Methods/Instruments 6 Data Analysis, Findings, Implications, & Recommendations 7
References 8
Quantitative Article Critique of Nursing Research The article selected for review in this investigation is entitled "Perioperative outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting: Effects of metabolic syndrome and patient's sex." The article was published in the September 2009 edition of the American Journal of Critical Care and was written by Brackbill, Sytsma and Sykes. A review of pertinent background for the authors demonstrates that Brackbill and Sykes both posses Doctoral Degrees in pharmacology and are employed in this field. Further, Sytsma holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is currently the director of Winchester Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center in Winchester, Virginia.
Problem Statement/Purpose In reviewing the problem statement/purpose of the study, the researchers provide an extensive background on the impact of metabolic syndrome on outcomes for patients that have undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The authors note that extensive research in this area has demonstrated notable health issues and health complications for patients with metabolic syndrome who receive this treatment. However, the authors note that not much consideration has been given to the issue of gender in the research. With this in mind, the authors propose to compare outcomes for men and women that have metabolic syndrome and undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Specifically, the authors consider outcomes for patients during the