Jean Watson’s Theory Of Human Caring–A Critical Appraisal

Students will select one nursing research article that focuses on a study that used Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring as a theoretical framework.

1. Students should use as a guide, an appropriate Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019; pp. 708-722).
2. The critiques are to be informal, although correct grammar, spelling, etc., are expected. The critique should include a brief description of the study that was reviewed and should address elements of the study relevant to critique.
3. Students will provide a written critique on a critical appraisal of the elements relevant to the nature of the research study such as type of study, design, quality of the study; and rationale, as well as implications for practice and further research and/or evaluation.

Examples of research articles incorporating Jean Watson’s theory:

Durgun Ozan, Y., & Okumus, H. (2017). Effects of nursing care based on

Watson’s theory of human caring on anxiety, distress, and coping when

infertility treatment fails: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Caring

Sciences, 6(2), 95-109.

Rossillao, K. (2018).  Caritas education: Theory to practice…2018

National Teaching Institute research abstracts presented at the AACN

National Teaching Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21-24, 2018.

American Journal of Critical Care, 27(3), e 14 – e15.

Length: 4-5 pages (including title and reference pages)

Format: Formal paper in APA 6th ed format

Citations: If used (not required) cite references according to APA 6th ed.

**Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt will be uploaded upon acceptance of task

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