Effect of Delayed Newborn Bath

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Criteria Yes 2 points

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Title of the Article:

Does the title accurately describe the study?

Problem/Purpose Statement:

Is there a purpose of the study?

Is the purpose clearly stated?

Literature Review:

Are appropriate references cited supporting the quantitative work?

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Method:

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PDRP Critical Appraisal Tool Qualitative Research Checklist

PDRP Critical Appraisal Tool Qualitative Research Checklist

Criteria Yes 2 points

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Data Collection:

Does it state data collection procedures? (how, where, and when were data collected, and what period of time).

Is there an explanation of the way themes were extracted during analysis of data?

Results:

Are the research purposes answered?

Are limitations described clearly?

Are recommendations made to replicate and/or revise the study?

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Are the results applicable to my patients? Tally the number of "Yeses" and multiply by 2. Then tally the number of "Nos" and add the two scores together for the Total Score Subtotal:

Evaluation Criteria: Excellent = 37-42 Good = 31-36 Fair = 26-30 Poor/Questionable = 25 and below

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The following two questions can be answered on a separate paper.

1. Is the study purpose an important clinical issue? Why or why not?

2. What does this research mean for clinical practice on your unit?

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