Why is the critical appraisal of nursing research essential?
a. Determining the pros and cons of a study will help nurses learn research.
b. It indicates training in research within the profession.
c. Journal editors need to hear from readers what kind of research they like.
d. There is a strong movement toward evidence-based practice.
ANS: D
The nursing profession is striving for evidence-based practice, which includes critiquing studies, synthesizing the findings, and applying the scientific evidence in practice.
A thorough critique of a research study will assist the reader to better understand research, but that is not why the critique process is essential.
Critiquing of research does indicate a certain degree of expertise in the area, but is not the reason it is essential.
Individual preference for research is really not a consideration when studies are selected for publication.
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