NU 615, Module 3 Assignment 1- Critique of a quantitative article
| Name | |
| Date |
Article Citation in APA Format:
Griggs, S., Armentrout, B. L., Davey, C. H., & Hickman, R. L. (2024). Sleep health composite and diabetes symptom burden in young adults with type 1 diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46(11) 919–927. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241287455
Answer the following questions regarding your chosen article. (questions adapted from your text Nursing Research & the Nursing Research Resource Manual): NU 615, Module 3 Assignment 1- Critique of a quantitative article.
| What question was being addressed in this study?
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The aim of the research was to examine the relationship between the diabetes symptoms burden and sleep health factors among the young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM (Griggs et al., 2024). |
| What research design was utilized?
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The study used a cross-sectional quantitative descriptive research design (Griggs et al., 2024). |
| How did the authors address validity in the study? Provide specific examples cited in APA format (do not use any direct quotes)
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The authors improved validity by using validated instruments Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), time-stamped diaries to limit recall bias, objective data by use of a glucose monitor and multilinear regression to regulate confounders (Griggs et al., 2024). |
| What type of comparisons were used in this study?
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This study employed multiple linear regression analyses (Griggs et al., 2024). |
| What software was used to analyze the data?
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Data was analyzed through the REDCap site and exported into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 29.0.1.0 (Griggs et al., 2024). |
| Were any limitations for analyzing the data noted?
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The authors note that the cross-sectional study design does not allow for establishing a specific causal relation between sleep health and diabetes symptom burden. Also, reporting bias could have been introduced due to the self-reported measures (Griggs et al., 2024). |
| What strengths were noted, which helps increase validity?
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A major strength was using validated tools (PSQI, ESS), objective glucose monitor data, and time-stamped diaries to reduce bias. Regression models adjusted for confounders, enhancing construct and internal validity and overall study credibility (Griggs et al., 2024). |
| What value was set for statistical significance (P)?
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The authors fixed the level of statistical significance as p < .05. (Griggs et al., 2024). |
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Question
NU 615 Article Critique
Purpose: Critique a quantitative study.
Assignment Instructions
Article Selection:
Critique the following article:
- Griggs, S., Armentrout, B. L., Horvat Davey, C., & Hickman Jr, R. L. (2024). Sleep health composite and diabetes symptom burden in young adults with type 1 diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46(11), 919–927. https://doi.org/10.1177/
019394592412874Links to an external site. (Attached)
Reading and Evaluation:
Read the entire article (above).
Critique Components:
- Review your textbook’s guidelines for critiquing elements found in Boxes 9.1 (page 201) & 10.1 (p. 223).
- Evaluate the article using the guidelines and the questions on the template.
NU 615, Module 3 Assignment 1- Critique of a quantitative article
Submission:
- Use the Module 3 template for this submission. Do not exceed 1 page. You may expand upon any of the boxes as needed. However, you must submit this template.
- Be clear and factual, avoiding repetition.
- Pay attention to grammar, sentence structure, and APA guidelines.
- Do not use direct quotes.
Formatting and Submission:
- Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
- Refer to the grading rubric for evaluation criteria.
Textbook:

