Research initiatives can be critiqued and analyzed using different review approaches. This task aims to demonstrate that both information and knowledge obtained from qualitative and quantitative studies. Both studies address similar topics of interest from different angles, but both provide valuable information for evidence-based practice. The quantitative and qualitative studies that I have chosen to critique are “Coping and subjective Burden in Caregivers of Older Relatives” (Casado, Osuna, Palomino-Moral, & Pancorbo-Hidalgo, 2011) and “Essential Knowledge for Family Caregivers” (Angelo, Egan , & Reid, 2013) respectively. Critique of a quantitative research project In the quantitative research article I reviewed, “Coping and subjective Burden in Caregivers of Older Relatives” (Casado, Osuna, Palomino-Moral, & Pancorbo-Hidalgo, 2011 ), the aim The aim of the study was to review the effects of coping strategies on the subjective burden affecting informal caregivers of older adults. The researchers conducted a quantitative and systematic review of existing research that included original studies related to the topic. Ten studies considered valuable sources for review were found. Caring for elderly relatives has negative effects on the health of the caregiver and the subjective burden is an effect that often leads to anxiety and/or depression. Prevention or minimization of subjective burden will therefore prevent or perhaps minimize such effects. In order to prevent subjective burden, understanding the causal factors will promote a positive outcome and success of this study. While the references to the literature review were numerous and current, they show that…half of the article…studies need to be conducted with greater randomization or greater attention to different groups within this population. References Angel, J. K., Egan , R., & Reid, K. (2013). Essential knowledge for family caregivers: A qualitative study. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 19, 383-388. Retrieved from http://www.waldenu.eduCasado, R.D., Osuna, A.F., Palomino-Moral, P.A., & Pancorbo-Hidalgo, P.L. (2011, March 19). Coping and subjective burden in caregivers of elderly relatives: a quantitative systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2311-2322. Retrieved from http://www.waldenu.eduHandcock, B. (2002). Trent Focus for Research and Development in Primary Health Care: An Introduction to Qualitative Research. Trento Focus Group, 1-31. Retrieved from http://faculty.cbu.ca/pmacintyre/course_pages/MBA603/MBA603_files/IntroQualitativeResearch.pdf