Critical Appraisal Of Research Assignment

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Critical Appraisal Of Research Assignment

Evaluation Table

Use this document to complete the evaluation table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Full citation of selected article Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 Article #4
         
Conceptual Framework

Describe the theoretical basis for the study

 

        
Design/Method Describe the design

and how the study

was carried out

 

  

  

  

  
Sample/Setting

The number and

characteristics of

patients,

attrition rate, etc.

  

  

  

  
Major Variables Studied

List and define dependent and independent variables

        
Measurement

Identify primary statistics used to answer clinical questions

        
Data Analysis

Statistical or

qualitative

findings

        
Findings and Recommendations

General findings and recommendations of the research

        
Appraisal

Describe the general worth of this research to practice. What are the strengths and limitations of study? What are the risks associated with implementation of the suggested practices or processes detailed in the research? What is the feasibility of

use in your practice? Critical Appraisal Of Research Assignment

        
General Notes/Comments        

Levels of Evidence Table

Use this document to complete the levels of evidence table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Author and year of selected article Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 Article #4
         
Study Design

Theoretical basis for the study

 

        
Sample/Setting

The number and

characteristics of

patients

        
Evidence Level *

(I, II, or III)

 

        
Outcomes

 

        
General Notes/Comments        

* Evidence Levels:

· Level I

Experimental, randomized controlled trial (RCT), systematic review RTCs with or without meta-analysis

· Level II

Quasi-experimental studies, systematic review of a combination of RCTs and quasi-experimental studies, or quasi-experimental studies only, with or without meta-analysis

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· Level III

Nonexperimental, systematic review of RCTs, quasi-experimental with/without meta-analysis, qualitative, qualitative systematic review with/without meta-synthesis

· Level IV

Respected authorities’ opinions, nationally recognized expert committee/consensus panel reports based on scientific evidence Critical Appraisal Of Research Assignment

· Level V

Literature reviews, quality improvement, program evaluation, financial evaluation, case reports, nationally recognized expert(s) opinion based on experiential evidence

Outcomes Synthesis Table

Use this document to complete the outcomes synthesis table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Author and year of selected article Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 Article #4
         
Sample/Setting

The number and

characteristics of

patients

        
Outcomes

 

        
Key Findings

 

        
Appraisal and Study Quality

 

        
General Notes/Comments        

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