Nursing Research

Source

Purpose/ Problem

Sample

Framework

Design/Instruments

Results

Implications for Practice

Author’s last names and

dates of article publication

Explain briefly the problem and purpose of the study

List sample, sample size, inclusion/exclusion criteria, other characteristics identified

List theoretical framework if present

Include research design (qualitative, quantitative, prospective, retrospective, exploratory, RCT, etc.). Were any other instruments used in the study (i.e. survey, assessment tools, etc.)

Brief description of findings of study

Brief description implications identified by researchers. How can this be applied to practice?