CRITICAL APPRAISALS OF RESEARCH
CRITICAL APPRAISALS OF RESEARCH
CRITICAL APPRAISALS OF RESEARCH
PART 1: 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:
1. Evaluation Table
2. Level of Evidence Table
3. Outcome Synthesis Table
PART 2: 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.
CRITICAL APPRAISAL TOOL IS INCLUDED UNDER FILES
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.
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Critical Appraisal Tools Worksheet Template
ORDER COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION PAPERS ON CRITICAL APPRAISALS OF RESEARCH
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?
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General Notes/ Comments
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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
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* 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
General Notes/ Comments
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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
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General Notes/ Comments
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