Qualitative Critique- Effects of Localized Cold Therapy on Pain in Postoperative Spinal Fusion Patients:
Prompt: Choose one of the two provided articles located in the module Reading and Resources folder. Start by filling out the provided worksheet. Then, using the
worksheet as your guide, write a critique to dig deeper into each section and identify the specific examples of each element (e.g., what is the research question?
Does the author justify the importance of the research? In the case of a literature review, has the author examined the relevant literature?). Elaborate on each
section and evaluate it for its strengths and limitations. Be sure to identify your chosen article and address the following critical elements:
Critique
o Purpose and Research Question: What is the research question? Does the author justify the importance of the research?
o Design and Methods: What design and methods were used? Are they rigorous and systematic?
o Validity and Reliability: Is the study valid and reliable? (For qualitative research, this section of your critique should consider the study’s
trustworthiness and rigor.)
o Findings and Conclusions: Are the conclusions statistically significant or clinically significant given the findings?
Evaluation: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the research article? Did the author succeed or fail in the purpose of the study? Recommend areas for improvement or suggest direction for future research.
