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Qualitative

Johansson, C. M., Alexsson, B., & Danielson, E. (2006). Living with incurable cancer at the end of life: Patients’ perceptions on quality of life. Cancer Nursing, 29(5), 391-399.

Sampling method

(What methods were used to recruit elements into the study? What type of sampling design was used)?

Data collection instrument(s)

(What tools were used to collect the data)?

Accuracy and reliability of instruments

(How was the validity and reliability of the instrumented tested before used to collect the data?)

Data collection methods

(What processes were used to collect the data)?

Statistical / analytic methods

(What processes were used to analyze the data)?

Findings and conclusions

(What findings did the statistical / analytical procedures uncover?

How was the research question / hypothesis answered)?

Evidence-based practice applications

(In what instances can these findings be applied to practice?) (Your opinion)

Usefulness for additional research

What other research can be generated from these findings? (Your opinion)

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