How to appraise qualitative research

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Moorley, C and Cathala, X (2019). How to appraise qualitative research. Evidence-Based Nursing. 22 (1), pp. 10-13. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2018-103044
AuthorsMoorley, C and Cathala, X
Abstract

In order to make a decision about implementing evidence into practice, nurses need to be able to critically appraise research. Nurses also have a professional responsibility to maintain up-to-date practice. This paper provides a guide on how to critically appraise a qualitative research paper.

Year2019
JournalEvidence-Based Nursing
Journal citation22 (1), pp. 10-13
PublisherBMJ Publishing Group
ISSN1468-9618
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2018-103044
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Deposited27 Aug 2019
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