2 What research design did the researchers use? Was it appropriate? Why /why not? 3. Sampling (Total: 10 marks)

Answer each questions using the research journal.i will upload the research i choose quantitative research assessment 1(b), in the learning guide from page 12 -15.journals.Assessment 1 (b) – Guided Critical Review of a Journal Article
This guide is used to critique the following paper:
Edwards, H. Courtney, M., Finlayson, K., Shuter, P. and Lindsay, E. (2009). A randomised controlled
trial of a community nursing intervention: improved quality of life and healing for clients with
chronic leg ulcers. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18, 1541-1549.
Please use the questions provided in this guide to critique the journal article. When answering
each question please explain and justify responses where necessary with reference to the current
literature. Please see Standards and Criteria on page 13-15.
1. Background of the study (Total: 5 marks)
1.1 Briefly describe the health issue of the study’s focus?
1.2 What is the significance of the study?
2. Overview of the research design (Total: 5 marks)
2.1 What was the aim of the research?
2.2 What research design did the researchers use? Was it appropriate? Why /why not?
3. Sampling (Total: 10 marks)
3.1 Who were the study participants and what sampling technique was employed in this