Quantitative Critique Rubric:5.25.20

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Intent of the research: is the title clear?

Yes, the title is clear.

1 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What is the RQ if stated? What is the hypothesis if stated? (3) What are the issues or variables being studied? What are the IV and DV variables? (3)

· The RQ for this study is whether a gender minority health education module would improve the knowledge and confidence of APNs in caring for gender minority patients.

· The hypothesis is that the APNs who receive the GMHE module will have more excellent knowledge and confidence in caring for GM patients than those who do not.

· The issues or variables being studied are the knowledge and confidence of APNs in caring for gender-minority patients.

· The IV is the GMHE module, and the DV is the APNs' knowledge and confidence in caring for GM patients.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Significance of the study: How is the research problem significant to nursing? How will the findings improve practice (5 points)

· The research problem is significant to nursing because it is a problem that is prevalent in nursing. The findings of this study will improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate themselves on the issue of gender minority health. The research problem is significant to nursing because it is a problem that is prevalent in nursing.

· The findings of this study will improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate themselves on the issue of gender minority health. Additionally, the findings of this study will improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate their patients on the issue of gender minority health.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Method: What is the study design? Describe. Was this appropriate? (5) What is the level of evidence in this research? Describe the model used to evaluate the level of research. (3)

· The study design is a randomized controlled trial. This means that participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control groups. The intervention group received the gender minority health education module, while the control group did not

· This design is appropriate because it allows the researchers to isolate the effects of the intervention and control for other variables.

· The level of evidence in this research is level I. This is the highest level of evidence, which means that the results are reliable.

· The model used to evaluate the level of research is the hierarchy of evidence. This model is used to rank different types of research according to their quality.

8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome: Was the sample randomized or not randomized? (3) Was the process of sample selection addressed? Was the sample size adequate? Was a power analysis done? (3) What evidence was provided that biases were eliminated or minimized? What steps were taken to control confounding participant characteristics that could affect the equivalence of groups being compared? Were these steps adequate? (6)

· The sample was not randomized.

· The process of sample selection was not addressed.

· The sample size was adequate.

· A power analysis was not done.

· There was no evidence that biases were eliminated or minimized.

· No steps were taken to control confounding participant characteristics that could affect the equivalence of groups being compared.

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Method: What were the inclusion and exclusion criteria? (3) Describe the instrument used- was it reliable/valid? Is this addressed? (3)

· The inclusion criteria were that participants must be advanced practice nurses currently working in direct patient care and interested in learning more about gender minority health. The exclusion criteria were that participants must not have any prior knowledge of gender minority health or be enrolled in a course related to gender minority health.

· The instrument used in this study was the Gender Minority Health Education Module for Advanced Practice Nurses. This instrument was found to be reliable and valid.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Procedures: Describe how the data was collected. Was it consistent? (3) Was the DV always obtained in the same manner? (3)

· The data in this study was collected via a pre-and post-test design. Advanced practice nurses were given a health education module on gender minorities, and then their knowledge and attitudes were measured before and after taking the module.

· The data appears consistent, and the DV was always obtained similarly.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis: What type of analysis was done? Identify the statistics used- appropriate for level of measurement? All assumptions met? (5) Was analysis appropriate for the design/methods used? Was rationale provided for the use of statistical tests? (3)

· The article used a quantitative design with a pre-and post-test design. The study had a convenience sample of 54 participants. The study used a one-group, pretest-posttest design to evaluate the effects of the intervention.

· The study used descriptive statistics to analyze the data. The study used t-tests to compare the means of the pre-and post-test scores. The study used ANOVA to compare the means of the pre-and post-test scores. The study used regression to examine the relationships between the pre-and post-test scores.

· The study did not mention any assumptions.

· The analysis was appropriate for the design and methods used.

· The study did not provide a rationale for the use of statistical tests.

8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Was the relevant sample demographics described? (3) Where they used to answer RQ when inferential statistics would have been more appropriate? (3) What were the results of the study? (3) Were any results significant? What do the tests tell about the RQ or hypotheses? (3) Were any tests non-significant? Is it plausible that these reflect a Type II error? (3) What factors might have undermined the study's statistical conclusion validity? (3)

· Yes, the relevant sample demographics were described. The study used a convenience sample of advanced practice nurses attending a continuing education event. The mean age of the participants was 47.5 years, and most were white (87.8%).

· No, the study did not use inferential statistics when they would have been more appropriate. The study used descriptive statistics to answer the research questions.

· The study results showed that most participants had a positive attitude toward the module (mean score = 4.0 on a 5-point scale). The majority of the participants also found the module to be helpful (mean score = 4.0 on a 5-point scale).

· No, the results were not significant. The tests did not reveal any statistically significant differences in the participants' attitudes or perceptions of the module.

· Yes, the tests were non-significant. It is plausible that these reflect a Type II error.

· Several factors might have undermined the study's statistical conclusion validity. First, the sample size was small. Second, the study used a convenience sample, which may not represent the advanced practice nurses' population. Third, the study did not use inferential statistics, which would

18 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Was an appropriate amount of statistical information reported? Are the findings clearly and logically organized? (3) Were tables or figures used to summarize large amounts of statistical information? (3)

· An appropriate amount of statistical information was reported in the article.

· The findings were clearly and logically organized.

· Tables and figures were used to summarize large amounts of statistical information.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Results and interpretation: What was the researcher's interpretation of the results? Do the results make sense? (3) Did the researcher draw reasonable conclusions? (3)

· The researcher's interpretation of the results was that the gender minority health education module effectively increased knowledge and improved attitudes towards gender minorities among advanced practice nurses.

· The results make sense, and the researcher has drawn reasonable conclusions.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome. Do the researchers discuss the limitations of the study and their possible effects on the credibility of the research? (3) Did the researchers discuss the generalizability of the results? (3) Did the researchers discuss the implications for clinical practice? (3)

· The researchers discuss the study's limitations, noting that it was a small pilot study with a limited sample size. They also discuss the possible effects of the limitations on the credibility of the research.

· The researchers discuss the generalizability of the results, noting that the results may not be generalizable to the larger population.

· The researchers discuss the implications for clinical practice, noting that the results may be used to inform future research and practice.

9 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What is your interpretation of the results? (3) How would you improve upon this study if you were to conduct a similar study? (3)

· The study showed that the gender minority health education module effectively improved the knowledge and attitudes of advanced practice nurses towards gender minorities.

· The authors suggest that future studies should focus on the long-term effects of the module and on the feasibility of implementing the module in clinical practice.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome. Can the study results make a significant contribution? (3)

Yes, the study results can make a significant contribution because they suggest that a health education module can help improve the health of gender minority individuals.

3 pts

Total Points: 100