ENR4

Critical Appraisal of an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline

Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Sources are not required; however, if sources are used, make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay and complete a reference page. The cover page is required. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Utilize the databases identified in the text to locate an evidence-based practice guideline related to the topic identified Burn-out. , perform a rapid critical appraisal by answering the following questions in APA format. All questions should be answered in detail and explanations offered according to guideline content when applicable. 

· Who were the guideline developers? 

· Were the developers of the guideline representative of key stakeholders in this specialty (inter-disciplinary)? 

· Who funded the guideline development?  

· Were any of the guideline developers funded researchers of the reviewed studies? 

· Did the team have a valid development strategy? 

· Was an explicit (how decisions were made), sensible, and impartial process used to identify, select, and combine evidence? 

· Did its developers carry out comprehensive, reproducible literature review within the past 12 months of its publication/revision? 

· Were all important options and outcomes considered? 

· Is each recommendation in the guideline tagged by the level/strength of evidence upon which it is based and linked to the scientific evidence? 

· Do the guidelines make explicit recommendations (reflecting value judgments about the outcomes)? 

· Has the guideline been subjected to peer review and testing? 

· Is the intent of use provided (i.e. national, regional, local)? 

· Are the recommendations clinically relevant? 

· Will the recommendations help me in caring for my patients? 

· Are the recommendations practical/feasible? Are resources (people and equipment) available? 

· Are the recommendations a major variation from current practice? Can the outcomes be measured through standard care? 

Be sure to include the database from which the guideline was obtained and please submit a copy of the guideline with your paper. 

Your APA formatted paper should fully answer each question in complete sentences.

Assignment Expectations

Length: Clearly and fully answer all questions; include database; attach a copy of the guideline

Structure: Include a title page and reference page (if sources were used) in APA format. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. No minimum sources are required for this assignment; if sources are used APA format is required.