Critical Evaluation of Study Paper on Utilizing Medical-Grade Honey for Wound Treatment

Research Methods for
Nursing

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
Critical evaluation of study paper................................................................................................1
Research findings analysis and implications for clinical practice...............................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Honey is used by several civilizations to treat wounds since 4000 years. However, after the
discovery of antibiotics, it lost its popularity. But, the healthcare professionals or practitioners
now providing this ancient remedy other look because of the need for economical and effective
products that limit antibiotic resistance and fight infection (Alligood, 2017). This project is based
on an article “Older patients’ experiences and perceptions of having their wounds treated with
medical-grade honey”. It covers critical evaluation of the research paper utilizing Caldwell
critiquing tool.
MAIN BODY
Critical evaluation of study paper
In this project, is critical appraisal performed on the article named as “The experiences of
older patients and perceptions about treatment of wounds with medical grade honey”. This article
was written by Abdul M Seckam and Jenny Mercer, (2018). The purpose of this study is to
critique the article by using Caldwell et al (2005) critiquing tool in order to make sure an
objective and valid approach to the process of critical evaluation. The title of the article
administers clear insights about the content of article. This is a qualitative research based article
in which the population of interest is older patients and the main purpose of article was to
capture as well as explore the perceptions and experiences of older patients of utilizing medical
grade honey in order to treat their wounds. In the abstract section of the paper, the extract of
entire study is summarised and the key elements which are including in the article like aim,
design, outcomes and implications of study (Boswell, and Cannon, 2018). In the article, the
literature review is unclear and not provide detailed information regarding the study area. The
qualitative study in the article is not generalizable, but performance same studies with different
honey dressings as well as other antimicrobial dressings will complement this investigation and
enabling for or general comparisons among the perspectives and experiences of patient. Apart
from this, the large sample size may also enable for exploration of other emerging themes.
This investigation revealed about the complexity of utilising medicated honey for treating
wounds and also outlines the perceptions and experiences of patients. According to the author, it
was projected that the occurrence of individuals with at least single chronic or acute wound is 3.7
out of thousand people, which resulting in up to 3.1 million pounds’ treatment cost per 100000
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