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Appendix A

Summary of Primary Research Evidence

Citation Question

or

Hypothesis

Theoretical

Foundation

Research

Design

(include

tools) and

Sample

Size

Key

Findings

Recommendations/

Implications

Level of

Evidence

Legend:

Level I: systematic reviews or meta-analysis

Level II: well-designed Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

Level III: well-designed controlled trials without randomization, quasi-experimental

Level IV: well-designed case-control and cohort studies

Level V: systematic reviews of descriptive and qualitative studies

Level VI: single descriptive or qualitative study

Level VII: opinion of authorities and/or reports of expert committees