Critical Appraisal of Nursing Research

Running head: CRITICAL APPRAISAL
Critical Appraisal of Nursing Research
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Title:
The article title very clear and provides an idea about haemodialysis in patients with kidney
failure (Colquhoun et al., 2014). The variable in the title provides an idea of how to deal with
patients who are undergoing “haemodialysis” and how to deal with such situations (Palmer,
2017).
Abstract
The abstract provides a strategic understanding of the paper where author explained in the
background that the end of life diseases like this oftentimes lead to depression, and loss of
mental physical and economical loss ((Katon et al., 2010). It is important to let the patient
and their family about this. Their family (Palmer et al., 2013). The results showed that the
patient and family members do not understand the concept of haemodialysis as a “lost life”
condition and that influences their psychosocial behaviour (Stanton, Rowland & Ganz, 2015).
The main findings stated that timely interventions helps minimizing this depressive behaviour
and the education about haemodialysis helps to cope with the aftermath more effectively
(Casey et al., 2014). The author provides an understanding of the cumulative loss experienced
by patients in renal failure as well as their families. Supporting families in these situations,
providing a platform for the patient and their families to deal with the situation was the aim
of the paper.
Introduction
The research question is researchable since the chronic renal failure is a common problem.
The problem of chronic renal failure and its associated treatment cost is a growing problem
faced by millions across the globe, which needs to be recognised. The background provided
in the paper is relevant as the author sought to figure out ways to help chronic renal patients
and their families deal with haemodialysis by education (Casey et al., 2014).

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Literature Review
The literature review is focussed broadly to introduce the topic of chronic renal failure, its
treatments and then moves into the portion of psychosocial problems after haemodialysis.
new as well as old literature has been reviewed to formulate the background of the research.
Seminal research papers are very important to be identified in the newer research as they
contain valuable information of the subject when it was first introduced. All the literature
cited were on the basis of the research question, this is a very important aspect of a research
paper. Clearly referencing works of other scientists’ helps both the researchers and other
reader develop a basic idea of the subject, develop research design and understand the
limitations and potential of their research. Theoretical frameworks were not mentioned which
helped understand the concept of the paper and it was potentially replicable. This is positive
aspect where the research can be replicated in other scenarios. Research gap was not pointed
out in the paper. It is important the researchers understand the need for their research and
clearly mention it on their paper. This helps readers and other potential researchers build
another research based on the gaps and advance the area of science. It is clearly
understandable that the authors are trying to create awareness among the public about the
impact of chronic renal failure treatments and how such treatments can improve life (Jha et
al., 2013)
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Research design
The authors used semi structured interview settings. Interpersonal set ups help the researches
make the participants feel comfortable with the environment. This facilitates the research
process and obtains relevant data for the research and also helps in understanding the
problems and discrepancies of the area of research. These forms of interview set ups also help
maintain the privacy of the participants intact. The authors used Martin Heidegger’s