Critical Appraisal of a Research report of Student Perceptions and Understanding of Client-Therapist Interactions within the Inpatient Acute Care Environment: Qualitative Study

Abstract

The aim of this appraisal was to assess the validity and reliability of this qualitative research report. In general, this qualitative research study shows its appropriateness and credibility. Data collection procedure was seemed unclear but sampling strategy and sample size, data collection time, study group and settings were clearly described. Inductive analytical process was applied during analysis of data. The researchers showed their understanding of data through description of coding and theme based charting. The authors used quotations from different participants to validate their transparency and trustworthiness. The reliability between the data presented and study findings were clearly examined. The summary findings and interpretations were clearly described and presented in qualitative research journal.