project 3

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST

In the first part you will complete a matrix (posted Critical Appraisal Tool Template) with an analysis of the research efforts of the authors of the studies you found as relevant to the EBP problem you have chosen to study. You will need to recall all of the elements of a good research study and critique each component. This will require very careful reading of the articles you have and recall of excellent research practices. This completed template is the only requirement for part A of the assignment. Because it’s very difficult to type in the small spaces of a table do not worry about APA double spacing/ indenting etc. If you like you may just cite your sources in the top line and type the references below the table. Or if you would like to type out the information in text form rather than using the matrix that is also fine.

For Part B you will compose a paper (Please DO conform to APA for this part) with a title page, introduction, purpose and conclusion and reference page. The paper will be short, 1-2 pages of content (not including the title or reference pages). In this paper you will indicate an EBP practice that has emerged following completion of the template. Provide justification based on the research articles. Also cite your outside resources and 2-3 course resources as you did with the last assignment. (I recommend reviewing the rubric prior to submission to make sure you have included all requirements for the assignment.)

You will need to submit both components for the assignment at the same time. If you like you may merge the 2 assignments in one document. Otherwise submit 2 separate documents at the same time.

ASSIGMENT INSTRUCTION

Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presented to buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers.

Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formal appraisal tools to assess the results of research to determine value to the context at hand. Evidence-based practitioners often present these findings to make the case for specific courses of action.

In this Assignment, you will use an appraisal tool to conduct a critical appraisal of published research. You will then present the results of your efforts.

To Prepare:

Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and the four systematic reviews (or other filtered high- level evidence) you selected in Module 3.

Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and analyzed in Module 3.

Review and download the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template provided in the Resources.

The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Choose a total of four peer- reviewed articles that you selected related to your clinical topic of interest in Module 2 and Module 3.

Note: You can choose any combination of articles from Modules 2 and 3 for your Critical Appraisal. For example, you may choose two unfiltered research articles from Module 2 and two filtered research articles (systematic reviews) from Module 3 or one article from Module 2 and three articles from Module 3. You can choose any combination of articles from the prior Module Assignments as long as both modules and types of studies are represented.

Part 3B: 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.