Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research Assignment
Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research Assignment
Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected and analyzed by completing the Critical Appraisal Tools document. Be sure to include:
· An evaluation table
· A levels of evidence table
· An outcomes synthesis table
Part 4B: Critical Appraisal of Research
Based on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research.
PART A
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 |
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| Design/Method Describe the design
and how the study was carried out |
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| Sample/Setting
The number and characteristics of patients, attrition rate, etc. |
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| Major Variables Studied
List and define dependent and independent variables |
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| Measurement
Identify primary statistics used to answer clinical questions |
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| Data Analysis
Statistical or qualitative findings |
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| Findings and Recommendations
General findings and recommendations of the research |
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| 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? |
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| 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
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
• 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
• Level V
Literature reviews, quality improvement, program evaluation, financial evaluation, case reports, nationally recognized expert(s) opinion based on experiential evidence
| Author and year of selected article | Article #1 | Article #2 | Article #3 | Article #4 |
| Study Design
Theoretical basis for the study |
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| Sample/Setting
The number and characteristics of patients |
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| Evidence Level *
(I, II, or III) |
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| Outcomes | ||||
| General Notes/Comments |
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 |
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| Outcomes | ||||
| Key Findings | ||||
| Appraisal and Study Quality | ||||
| General Notes/Comments |
Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research Assignment