Evidence-Based Project, Critical Appraisal of Research

Evaluation Table

Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Full APA formatted citation of selected article.

Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 Article #4

Kahn, M., & Jonusas, E. (2019). Turn Teams: How Do You Prevent Pressure Injuries? Medsurg Nursing, 28(4), 257-261. Retrieved from CINAHL Plus (1092-0811).

Chaboyer, W. P., Gillespie, B. M., Kent, B., McInnes, E., Thalib, L., & whitty, J. A. (2015). Repositioning for pressure ulcer prevention in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2), 1-20. http:// dx.doi.org/ 10.1002/14651858.CD009 958.pub2.

Cullum, N., Dumville, J. C., & Shi, C. (2018, February 23). Support surfaces for pressure ulcer prevention: A network meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 13(3), 1-29. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pone. 0192707.

Atkinson, R. A., & Cullum, N. A. (2018, January 25). Interventions for pressure ulcers: a summary of evidence for prevention and treatment. International Spinal Cord Society, 56, 186-198. http:// dx.doi.or/10.1038/ s41393-017-0054-y

Evidence Level * (I, II, or III)

Evidence Level II Evidence Level I Evidence Level I Evidence Level II

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).

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 (You need to list the actual tests done).

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

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?

Key findings

Outcomes

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General Notes/Comments

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