Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

General Instructions

Locate a scholarly article describing population-based research using a case-control or cohort study design. Provide a detailed critique of the selected article, addressing the questions below.

Include the following sections:

1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
   • What is the study design (case-control or cohort study)? Briefly describe the key features of the chosen study design. Discuss any strengths or limitations associated with the chosen study design. 
   • Describe the sampling method employed in the study. Was it representative of the target population? Discuss any potential sources of selection bias.  
   • Assess the quality of data collection methods. Were the measures used valid and reliable? Discuss any challenges or limitations associated with data collection in the study. 
   • Summarize the main findings of the study.  
   • Describe how you may apply these findings to your practice as an advanced practice nurse.  
2. Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectationsLinks to an external site.:
   • Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
   • Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week. 
   • Reference Citation: Use current APA format to format citations and references free of errors.

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