Qualitative studies are widely applied in nursing practice to generate data on the type of care offered. This is because qualitative studies can study people’s feelings, emotions and reactions to various issues surrounding health care delivery. In this paper, a qualitative study relevant to nursing is critiqued with emphasis on the problem statement, purpose of the study, research questions, literature review, and theoretical framework. The article that is critiqued is:
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