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CRITIQUE ON A QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH ARTICLE:

A qualitative study of nursing students experiences of clinical

Practice.

Shafiq Ur Rahman
B.Sc. Nursing
Year 4, semester 7th
Sir Zubair
Lecturer
INS, KMU

Dated: December 25, 2019

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TITLE
The title of this research article is clearly introducing and attractive. As it is about the clinical
anxiety faced by students when they first come to clinical side. It also include how to decreased
this anxiety of the students.

AUTHORS:

Farkhondeh Sharif:

 Student of Psychiatric Nursing Department, Fatemeh (P.B.U.H) College of Nursing

Shiraz, Iran.

Sara Masoumi:

 Student of English Department, Shiraz University, Iran.

ABSTRACT

Abstract of this article is abstract of this study is some what clear about results, conclusions and
background knowledge but it has not clearly defined research methodology and also it has not
clearly defined literature review.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this research article is clearly reflected from its objectives, and is clearly focus on
the weakness of the students that they face anxiety when the fist exposed to clinical rotations. And
the main goal of this study is to decrease this anxiety and increase student competence in clinical
side.
STUDY DESIGN
Clearly defined study design is necessary for every research article to meet there objectives of
study. In this study the focus group study design is used to investigate and how to decrease the
nursing students anxiety in clinical side an to increase their competence in the field.
SAMPLE
Good sampling technique can make better research and better results. Sample selection is not
discussed in detail, which could be a weakness of the study.
The sampling technique used by the researcher in this study is not appropriate. For such type of
study the persuasive sampling is best choice which the researcher lack in this article.
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DATA COLLECTION
Data collection procedures are clearly and adequately described in this research article. The
researcher includes both the verbal and nonverbal communications and gestures of the students,
also the researcher facilitate students to decrease their anxiety.

FINDINGS
The final finding of this research is according to the analytical approach, clearly present the nursing
students experiences of feeling anxious when they first face clinical side. This results would be
more clear and concise if graphical method was used to draw findings. Although the researcher
identified accurate findings.
RESULTS:
Results was clear and concise and was drawn in a table. it would be good if the result was presented
in the graphs.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
It is clearly stated within the study that ethical approval was derived from an appropriate body,
and that informed consent was achieved, both of which signify good ethical consideration here.
DISCUSSION
The discussion appears quite balanced , and is very detailed, which is good, given the complexity
of this study, involving as it does multiple data collection instruments. Which is the strength of
the research study.

References
 Sharif, F., Masoumi, S. A qualitative study of nursing student experiences of
clinical practice. BMC Nursing 4, 6 (2005) doi:10.1186/1472-6955-4-6