A Research Critique of Effects of Immediate Versus Delayed Pushing

Title: The title of this research study was a good selection and indicated both the research problem and the study population. The research problem is very clear from reading the title; it concerns the effects of two types of pushing during second-stage labor on fetal-well being. The study population is women experiencing second-stage labor. The characteristics of these women are made clearer within the description of the sample. The independent variable (Type of pushing: immediate or delayed) and dependent variable (Fetal well-being) are also identified within the title.

Abstract: The abstract clearly and concisely summarized the main features of the report including background information, the objective, methods, results, discussion, and key words.