Rapid Critical Appraisal for reviewing articles.

Appendix_B6_RCA_Descriptive_Studies.docx

Appendix B6: Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions for Descriptive Studies

	· Were study/survey methods appropriate for the question?	Yes	No	Unknown
	· Was sampling methods appropriate for the research question?	Yes	No	Unknown
	· Were sample size implications on study results discussed?	Yes	No	Unknown
	· Were variables studied appropriate for the question?	Yes	No	Unknown
	· Dependent variables are: · Independent (outcome) variables are:
	· Were outcomes appropriate for the question?	Yes	No	Unknown
	· Were valid and reliable instruments used to measure outcomes?	Yes	No	Unknown
	· Were the chosen measures appropriate for study outcomes?	Yes	No	Unknown
	· Were outcomes clearly described?	Yes	No	Unknown
	Did investigators and/or funding agencies declare freedom from conflict of interest?	Yes	No	Unknown

2. What are the results?

· What were the main results of the study?

· Was there statistical significance? Explain

· Was there clinical significance? Explain

· Were safety concerns, including adverse events and risk/benefit described? Yes No Unknown

3. Will the results help me in caring for my patients?

· Are the results applicable to my patient population?	Yes	No	Unknown
· Will my patients’ and families’ values and beliefs be supported by the knowledge gained from the study?	Yes	No	Unknown

Would you use the study results in your practice to make a difference in patient outcomes?

· If yes, how?

· If yes, why?

· If no, why not?

Recommendation for article use within a body of evidence: