Qualitative Research Critique
RESEARCH CRITIQUE
The purpose of this essay is to critically appraise a research that was carried out in a mental health hospital in Southern Norway titled “Relatives of persons with recently discovered serious mental illness: in need of support to become resource persons in treatment and recovery” by (K.Norby, K.KJonsberg and J.K.Hummelvoll, 2009). I am going to look at the approach, methodology, the design, population sample, data collection method, ethical issues and how the data was analysed. I am then going to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the research. To evaluate this research, I am going to use the framework for critiquing health research by (Cadwell.k, Henshaw.L, and Taylor.G, 2005).
The title of the study is very …show more content…
Although the researchers did not mention what approach they used, it is clear that they used phenomenology and I find this was appropriate because of its aim to explore the different ways in which people experience their worlds and their relations with others and their environment.(Parahoo, 2006)
The study took place at four psychiatric hospital units. Information is clearly given on how the participants were selected. Participation was voluntary and purposive sampling was used. Schneider et al (2007) states that purposive sampling occurs when the researcher selects people who have the required status or experience to provide the researcher with vital information they seek. The researchers wanted the representatives of those involved and health workers. The sample comprised of health workers, relatives and …show more content…
This was achieved because the study is part of a large research and the issue of plausibility, credibility and integrity of the research process was rigorously addressed. Trustworthiness of the study was established, the analysis was given back in writing to each unit and the materials were discussed between staff and researchers and materials were also sent to the relatives giving them the opportunity to make comments on the contents and also to confirm if the content reflect their views and experience. According to Koch (2006) the rigour or trustworthiness of a study may be established if the reader is able to audit the action and developments of the researcher. I feel that the findings from the study can be applied and the context of this study situation. This is so because I can relate the findings to my own
The purpose of this essay is to critically appraise a research that was carried out in a mental health hospital in Southern Norway titled “Relatives of persons with recently discovered serious mental illness: in need of support to become resource persons in treatment and recovery” by (K.Norby, K.KJonsberg and J.K.Hummelvoll, 2009). I am going to look at the approach, methodology, the design, population sample, data collection method, ethical issues and how the data was analysed. I am then going to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the research. To evaluate this research, I am going to use the framework for critiquing health research by (Cadwell.k, Henshaw.L, and Taylor.G, 2005).
The title of the study is very …show more content…
Although the researchers did not mention what approach they used, it is clear that they used phenomenology and I find this was appropriate because of its aim to explore the different ways in which people experience their worlds and their relations with others and their environment.(Parahoo, 2006)
The study took place at four psychiatric hospital units. Information is clearly given on how the participants were selected. Participation was voluntary and purposive sampling was used. Schneider et al (2007) states that purposive sampling occurs when the researcher selects people who have the required status or experience to provide the researcher with vital information they seek. The researchers wanted the representatives of those involved and health workers. The sample comprised of health workers, relatives and …show more content…
This was achieved because the study is part of a large research and the issue of plausibility, credibility and integrity of the research process was rigorously addressed. Trustworthiness of the study was established, the analysis was given back in writing to each unit and the materials were discussed between staff and researchers and materials were also sent to the relatives giving them the opportunity to make comments on the contents and also to confirm if the content reflect their views and experience. According to Koch (2006) the rigour or trustworthiness of a study may be established if the reader is able to audit the action and developments of the researcher. I feel that the findings from the study can be applied and the context of this study situation. This is so because I can relate the findings to my own