A Critique of "Predictors of Life Satisfaction in Stroke Survivors and Spousal Caregivers after Inpatient Rehabilitation"

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A Critique of "Predictors of Life Satisfaction in Stroke Survivors and Spousal Caregivers after Inpatient Rehabilitation" Written Critique # 2 - Chapters 6 & 7 To What Types Of Patients Do These Research Conclusions Apply? Who Was In The Study? Go t o Appendix A - 4 on page 282 in the textbook. Review the abstract (first page of report that is all in italics ) then under the heading Method s , r ead the Study Design and S ample Population section (page 284) of the research report, “ Predictors of Life Satisfaction in Stroke Survivors and Spousal Caregivers after Inpatient Rehabilitation ” b y Ostwald, Godwin, & Cron ( 200 9 ). Now answer the following questions: 1. Given that “ the purpose of this study wa s to identify , among many physical and psychosocial variables, specific variables that were associated with life satisfaction at 12 months after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation, and variables that were predictive of life satisfaction 1 year later (at 24 months)” does the population for this study reflect the types of patients or situations of interest ? Note : This question is related to the “target population” or “study population” that would include every person who fits the population of interest. Hint: If your answer is yes , what are the specific common characteristics that define the target population for this study (see discussion on page 107) ? ( 3 points) Answer: Yes, the specific common characteristics of the target population are:
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