Nursing
Basic Evidence-based practice Appraisal Form
Research Article Appraisal Log
Student Name________________________
Complete this table with the Appraisals for the Article You Review. Put your responses in the right-hand column where is says Article Review Responses. For this assignment, select one research study to appraise and use the following criteria. The study may be either quantitative or qualitative methodology.
Use accompanying videos:
How To Video: Qualitative Appraisal of Evidence: In the Garden at https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYVlqbvB66
How To Video: Quantitative Appraisal of Evidence: In the Garden at https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYVlY9vBbz
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Full APA reference of each research article |
Article Review Responses |
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Author Credentials Identify the author’s credentials Identify the author’s affiliation
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Date Is the article current within the last five years? |
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Theoretical/Conceptual Framework Identify the theory, model, or conceptual framework used in the study |
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Ethics: Identify if IRB approval was received or not
Note: with Review of the Literature or studies with no human subjects, IRB approval is not required. |
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Method/Research Design: Describe the design and how the study was conducted (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods) |
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Sample Method and Setting: Tell the type of sample, population, number, and setting |
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Research Variables: Identify dependent and independent variables
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Measurement Identify primary statistics used to answer clinical questions
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Data Analysis: Describe statistical or qualitative analysis
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Findings and Recommendations Are the findings and study recommendations clear?
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Appraisal: Describe the Strengths and Limitations of Study
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Nursing Practice Implications: State in 1-2 sentences the implications the study has for nursing practice.
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How confident are you with the findings of this study? Write your brief response regarding the applicability and confidence of the study. |
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