Article Critique. The article you will critique: Stenner, K. L., Courtenay, M., & Carey, N. (2011). Consultations between nurse prescribers and patients with diabetes in primary care: A qualitative study of patient views.
The critique is limited to two typed, double-‐spaced pages (500 – 525 words).
The paper is in APA Title and reference pages are required and are not counted in the two page limit.
Students are encouraged to use the Qualitative Critique Worksheet and Article Critique Tips handouts to help them organize their
Provide enough information so that the reader has a basic understanding of the purpose, sample, and methodology of each
Due to the two-‐page limit, the critique should focus on the important strengths and weaknesses of each
Article Critique. The article you will critique:
Stenner, K. L., Courtenay, M., & Carey, N. (2011). Consultations between nurse prescribers and patients with diabetes in primary care: A qualitative study of patient views.
International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48(1), 37-‐46.
Article component
2A DescriptionIdentify and describe in detail the components of the study
2B CritiqueEvaluate the strengths and limitations of the components
1.1 Full citation (APA format)
1.2 Background / significance / research problem• What is the topic and why is this important?
• Current knowledge on topic, gaps in knowledge.
1.3 Purpose of this studyWhat are the primary goals or specific aims of this study?
1.4 Research questions or aimsDo the researchers have a research question or aims?
1.5 Key concepts and definitions.List the important ideas, concepts or phen
omena in this study, and author’s definitions.
2.1 Research design
Identify the study design elements.
2.4 Data collection• At what stages in study were data collected?
• How as data collected and by whom?
2.6 Inclusion criteriaWhat are the characteristics that all of the study subjects have in common?
2.7 Exclusion criteriaOn what basis were possible study subjects excluded from the study?
2.8 Sampling methodHow were subjects selected?
2.9 Sample characteristicsWhat do we know about subjects (e.g. ages, gender, income)?
2.10 Sample size• How many subjects were included in the study?
• Did researchers describe rationale for sample size, including a power analysis?
2.11 Ethical considerationsWere subjects recruited and consented responsibly?
3.1 Data analysis• How were qualitative data analyzed?
3.2 Primary resultsHow did the data analysis answer the research question, hypothesis, or specific aims?
4.1 Authors’ primary conclusionsHow did the research results compare with the research question, hypothesis, or specific aims?
4.2 Strengths and limitations of study• What do you think was most valid about the study?
• Do you think that the results can be applied to the population of interest?
• What do you think were weaknesses of the study?
5.1 Implications for practice• What changes in practice are indicated based on the findings of this study?
5.2 Implications for researchDo you recommend that this research should be replicated to validate the findings?