can you read article and answer question on sheet

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT:

Include an introduction to the content of the article explain why you chose this article.

Comments

STUDY PURPOSE:

Was the purpose and/or research question stated clearly?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

Outline the purpose of the study and/or research question.

LITERATURE:

Was relevant background literature reviewed?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

Describe the justification of the need for this study. Was it clear and compelling?

How does the study apply to your practice and/or to your research question? Is it worth continuing this review?

STUDY DESIGN:

What was the design?

FORMCHECKBOX phenomenology

FORMCHECKBOX ethnography

FORMCHECKBOX grounded theory

FORMCHECKBOX participatory action research

FORMCHECKBOX other

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Was the design appropriate for the study question? (i.e., rationale) Explain.

Was a theoretical perspective identified?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

Describe the theoretical or philosophical perspective for this study e.g., researcher’s perspective.

Method(s) used:

FORMCHECKBOX participant observation

FORMCHECKBOX interviews

FORMCHECKBOX document review

FORMCHECKBOX focus groups

FORMCHECKBOX other

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Describe the method(s) used to answer the research question. Are the methods congruent with the philosophical underpinnings and purpose?

SAMPLING:

Was the process of purposeful selection described?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

Describe sampling methods used. Was the sampling method appropriate to the study purpose or research question?

Was sampling done until redundancy in data was reached?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

FORMCHECKBOX not addressed

Are the participants described in adequate detail? How is the sample applicable to your practice or research question? Is it worth continuing?

Was informed consent obtained?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

FORMCHECKBOX not addressed

DATA COLLECTION:

Descriptive Clarity

Clear & complete description of

site: FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

participants: FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

Role of researcher & relationship with participants:

FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

Identification of assumptions and biases of researcher:

 FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

Describe the context of the study. Was it sufficient for understanding of the “whole” picture?

What was missing and how does that influence your understanding of the research?

Procedural Rigour

Procedural rigor was used in data collection strategies?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

FORMCHECKBOX not addressed

Do the researchers provide adequate information about data collection procedures e.g., gaining access to the site, field notes, training data gatherers? Describe any flexibility in the design & data collection methods.

DATA ANALYSES:

Analytical Rigour

Data analyses were inductive?

FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no FORMCHECKBOX not addressed

Findings were consistent with & reflective of data?

FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

Describe method(s) of data analysis. Were the methods appropriate? What were the findings?

Auditability

Decision trail developed?

FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no FORMCHECKBOX not addressed

Process of analyzing the data was described adequately?

FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no FORMCHECKBOX not addressed

Describe the decisions of the researcher re: transformation of data to codes/themes. Outline the rationale given for development of themes.

Theoretical Connections

Did a meaningful picture of the phenomenon under study emerge?

FORMCHECKBOX yes

FORMCHECKBOX no

How were concepts under study clarified & refined, and relationships made clear? Describe any conceptual frameworks that emerged.

OVERALL RIGOUR

Was there evidence of the four components of trustworthiness?

Credibility FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no Transferability FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

Dependability FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

Comfirmability FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

For each of the components of trustworthiness, identify what the researcher used to ensure each.

What meaning and relevance does this study have for your practice or research question?

CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS

Conclusions were appropriate given the study findings?

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The findings contributed to theory development & future OT practice/ research?

FORMCHECKBOX yes FORMCHECKBOX no

What did the study conclude? What were the implications of the findings for occupational therapy (practice & research)? What were the main limitations in the study?

CRITIQUE

Provide you opinion and explain your own conclusions as to the quality and rigor of the article.