CRITICAL APPRAISALS OF RESEARCH

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Evaluation Table

Use this document to complete the evaluation table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Full citation of selected article

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

Conceptual Framework Describe the theoretical basis for the study

Design/Method Describe the design and how the study was carried out

Sample/Setting The number and characteristics of patients, attrition rate, etc.

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Major Variables Studied List and define dependent and independent variables

Measurement Identify primary statistics used to answer clinical questions

Data Analysis Statistical or qualitative findings

Findings and Recommendations General findings and recommendations of the research

Appraisal 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?

General Notes/ Comments

Levels of Evidence Table

Use this document to complete the levels of evidence table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Author and year of selected article

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

Study Design Theoretical basis for the study

Sample/Setting The number and characteristics of patients

Evidence Level * (I, II, or III)

Outcomes

* Evidence Levels:

• Level I Experimental, randomized controlled trial (RCT), systematic review RTCs with or without meta-analysis

• Level II Quasi-experimental studies, systematic review of a combination of RCTs and quasi-experimental studies, or quasi-experimental studies only, with or without meta-analysis

• Level III Nonexperimental, systematic review of RCTs, quasi-experimental with/without meta-analysis, qualitative, qualitative systematic review with/without meta-synthesis

• Level IV Respected authorities’ opinions, nationally recognized expert committee/consensus panel reports based on scientific evidence

• Level V Literature reviews, quality improvement, program evaluation, financial evaluation, case reports, nationally recognized expert(s) opinion based on experiential evidence

General Notes/ Comments

Outcomes Synthesis Table

Use this document to complete the outcomes synthesis table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence- Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Author and year of selected article

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

Sample/Setting The number and characteristics of patients

Outcomes

Key Findings

Appraisal and Study Quality

General Notes/ Comments