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_CriticalAppraisalTools.docEvaluation Table
Use this document to complete the evaluation table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research
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Evidence Level * (I, II, or III)
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Conceptual Framework Describe the theoretical basis for the study (If there is not one mentioned in the article, say that here).**
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Design/Method Describe the design and how the study was carried out (In detail, including inclusion/exclusion criteria). |
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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 (You need to list the actual tests done). |
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Data Analysis Statistical or Qualitative findings (You need to enter the actual numbers determined by the statistical tests or qualitative data). |
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Findings and Recommendations General findings and recommendations of the research |
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Appraisal and Study Quality 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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Key findings
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Outcomes
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General Notes/Comments |
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· 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
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