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It needs to be a 250 word discusion board response – im gonna attach a post i did previously so you can see how its suppose to be – i want it to be worded like my last post nothing crazy simple nursing school terms – in the first paragraph i want a quote from the quantative study – in the second parapgh can you add a quote from the hartch study – i need apa 7th edition citations plzzz Study for post im going to attach the file example post – When critiquing a theoretical or conceptual framework, a nursing student should first evaluate whether the theory clearly presents its main ideas and explains how concepts relate to one another. The framework should clearly align with the research problem and relate to the population in the study. In hospital practice, this is important because nurses rely on clear foundations to guide patient care and to manage chronic diseases or promote patient safety. A good foundation should also be supported by previous research and be efficient to apply in practice. For example, if a study is about medication adherence, the theory should explain the challenges patients face when trying to follow up with treatment plans. According to Polit and Beck (2022), a conceptual framework provides a structure that guides the development of the study and interpretation of findings (p. 146). In practice, this helps nurses understand why we use certain interventions for safer and effective patient care. Theories are used differently in qualitative and quantitative research. In quantitative research, researchers test relationships between measurable data, for example, whether clear and organized discharge instructions can reduce hospital readmissions. This also connects to what we see in practice, as they monitor infection rate, pressure injuries, and fall rates. In qualitative research, researchers want to understand patient experiences, such as how patients feel when they face language barriers in healthcare. This example is something nurses see daily when assessing patient needs and developing care plans. Qualitative theories help explain patients’ reactions and emotions, whereas quantitative theories observe trends and outcomes. Polit and Beck (2022) explain that theory is used in qualitative research to generate understanding, whereas in quantitative research it is used to test hypotheses. In nursing, it is important to use both approaches, as this is the best way to understand patient challenges, identify areas for improvement and enhance patient outcomes. Reference. Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2022). Essentials of nursing research: Appraising evidence for nursing practice (10th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.