CRITICALLY APPRAISING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

  Review the following two quantitative and qualitative studies. You will describe the key elements of each study and complete a critical appraisal of each.

· All SOURCES ARE ATTACHED!!!! focusing on the EBP process, the PICO(T) process, and the important step of critically appraising research evidence.

  · Describe the key elements of a research study.

· Complete a rapid critical appraisal of each study.

· Write an executive summary that compares the two studies.

Document Format and Length

Your document should be 2-3 pages in length, including the overviews, rapid critical appraisals, and executive summary.  Create a table or other organized format for your answers to the questions on the RCA tool for each study