The nurse wishes to critique the conceptual framework of a recently published study. Place the steps of this process in correct order. Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice
1. Determine if the theory is from nursing or from another discipline.
Choice 2. Determine if there is a clear explanation of the relationship between the concepts presented in the study.
Choice 3. Determine if the study findings support the study framework.
Choice 4. Determine if a framework for the study was identified.
Choice 5. Determine if the theory is appropriate for the study.
Choice 6. Determine if the theoretical concepts presented have operational definitions outlined in the study.
4,1,5,2,6,3
Rationale 1: After identifying the theory, it is important to know if it is a nursing theory or a theory borrowed by nursing.
Rationale 2: The concepts should be clearly presented and their relationship should be clearly described.
Rationale 3: The last step in this critique is determining if the findings of the study support the framework chosen.
Rationale 4: The first step of this critique is identifying the framework if it exists.
Rationale 5: Appropriateness of the theory for the study is the next step.
Rationale 6: Once the concepts are identified and their relationship described, the researcher should offer operational definitions for the concepts.
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