RESEARCH IN NURSING

There is a particular article to back up this research question.

1. Research the importance of the topic and write an introduction that includes these main points:
· Relevant background information from a credible source to explain the importance of your topic
· A purpose statement (“The purpose of this paper is…”). 

This is the topic: What are the benefits of physical activity after a heart attack base on the article?

2. Write a study synopsis that includes these main points:
· research design and setting
· sample: sampling method; number of subjects; inclusion/exclusion criteria; attrition, loss to follow up, or response rate (if any); and important characteristics of the sample
· how the study was conducted (explain how the data was collected—including measurement instruments--and, if the study involves an intervention, how the intervention was carried out)
3. Appraise the article in narrative format by answering the following questions.
· What is known and not known about the topic? What gap in knowledge does this study address?
· Was the sampling method appropriate for this study? Why or why not?
o If inclusion and exclusion criteria were noted in the report, did the criteria control for extraneous variables? Why or why not?
· Were the measurement instruments reliable and valid? Why or why not?
o If the study was experimental, was the intervention performed consistently? Why or why not?
· Were the conclusions of the study supported by the results? Why or why not?
· Were the study limitations identified and explained? If so, was the explanation sufficient? Why or why not?
4. Write a conclusion that states the nursing implications based on the findings of the study, taking statistical significance into account. (DO NOT just list the implications to nursing from the article; provide your analysis.)
Submit your article in pdf format and your appraisal and synopsis in Word format.

IT IS MOST BE IN APA 7TH EDITION FORMAT.