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    What is the importance of a literature review and what should you avoid when conducting a literature review as a nurse practitioner student? **Submission Instructions:** – Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic s…

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    What is the importance of a literature review and what should you avoid when conducting a literature review as a nurse practitioner student?
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    NUR 506 Module 3 Discussion _**ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs**_ What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs? **Submission Instructions:** – Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in cur…

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    NUR 506 Module 3 Discussion
    _**ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs**_
    What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs?
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    – Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

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    MY ARTICLE [http://www.mdpi.com/journal/medicines](http://www.mdpi.com/journal/medicines) – ## QualCriticalAppraisal4201.docx – ## SysReviewCriticalAppraisal4201.docx – ## QuanCriticalAppraisal4201.docx – medicines-08-00046-with-cover2.pdf **## QualCriticalAppraisal4201.docx** ***Instructions:** 1…

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    MY ARTICLE    [http://www.mdpi.com/journal/medicines](http://www.mdpi.com/journal/medicines)

    – ## QualCriticalAppraisal4201.docx

    – ## SysReviewCriticalAppraisal4201.docx

    – ## QuanCriticalAppraisal4201.docx

    – medicines-08-00046-with-cover2.pdf

    **## QualCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    4.
    Answer the credibility questions for the critical appraisal

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. Study design i.e. Descriptive, random control trial, quasi-experimental, case study, ethnography. What

    specific research study design was used in the article?

    4. Sample population–

    5. Sample size —

    6. Inclusion Criteria of the participants (who is included in the study) –

    7. Exclusion Criteria of participants (who is excluded in the study; this may be vague or assumed)—

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place?

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. Data collection procedure/s (step by step or process of how data was collected)

    11. How did the researcher control his or her biases and preconceptions?

    12. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific: (themes and codes)

    13. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Is the study published in a source
    that required peer review? Google journal to determine if journal is peer reviewed.

    Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the methods used appropriate
    to the study purpose? Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the sampling of observations or
    interviews appropriate and varied
    enough to serve the purpose of the study? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Were data collection methods
    effective in obtaining in-depth data? Yes   No   Not clear

    Did the data collection methods
    avoid the possibility of oversight,
    underrepresentation, or
    overrepresentation from certain
    types of sources? Yes   No   Not clear

    Were data collection and analysis
    intermingled in a dynamic way? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Is the data presented in ways that
    provide a vivid portrayal of what was
    experienced or happened and its
    context? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Does the data provided justify
    generalized statements, themes,
    or theory? Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings credible? Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    *Are the findings rich and informative? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Is the perspective provided
    potentially useful in providing
    insight, support, or guidance
    for assessing patient status
    or progress? Yes   Some  No  Not clear

    Are the findings
    clinically significant? Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **## SysReviewCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    4. Answer the credibility questions for the critical appraisal

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. What organization or persons produced the systematic review

    4.How many persons were involved in the review

    5. How many studies were included in the review

    6. What research designs were included in the review

    7. Sample size total from all studies (you may have to add them up)

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place (list all)

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. What tools were utilized to measure the dependent variable (may be multiple)

    11. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific: (themes and codes)

    12. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Was the topic clearly defined?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the search for studies and other
    evidence comprehensive and unbiased?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the screening of citations for
    inclusion based on explicit criteria?  Yes   No   Not clear

    *Were the included studies assessed
    for quality?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the design characteristics and
    findings of the included studies displayed
    or discussed in sufficient detail?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Which conclusions were supported by
    consistent findings from two or more
    good or high-quality studies?

    Are the CONCLUSIONS
    credible?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    Are the results consistent across studies.  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the conclusions relevant to the
    care the nurse gives?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the CONCLUSIONS
    clinically significant?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Applicability

    Does the SR address a problem,
    situation, or decision we are addressing in our setting?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the patients in the studies or a
    subgroup of patients in the studies
    similar to those we see?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Is what we will have to do to implement
    the new protocol realistically achievable
    by us (resources, capability, commitment)?  Yes   No   Not clear

    How will we know if our patients are
    benefiting from our new protocol? Specify

    Are these conclusions
    applicable to our setting?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Should we proceed to design
    a protocol INCORPORATING
    these conclusions?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **## QuanCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. Study design i.e. Descriptive, random control trial, quasi-experimental, case study, ethnography. What

    specific research study design was used in the article?

    4. Sample population–

    5. Sample size —

    6. Inclusion Criteria of the participants (who is included in the study) –

    7. Exclusion Criteria of participants (who is excluded in the study; this may be vague or assumed)—

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place?

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. Data collection procedure/s (step by step or process of how data was collected)

    11. Measurement tools:

    12. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific:

    13. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Is the study published in a source
    that required peer review? (Google the title of the journal to determine if journal is peer reviewed.  Yes   No   Not clear

    Did the data obtained and the
    analysis conducted answer the
    research question?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the measuring instruments
    reliable and valid?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were important extraneous
    variables and bias controlled?  Yes   No   Not clear

    If an intervention was tested,
    answer the following five questions:  Yes   No   Not clear

    1. Were participants randomly
    assigned to groups and were
    the two groups similar at the
    start (before the intervention)?  Yes   No   Not clear

    2. Were the interventions well
    defined and consistently
    delivered?  Yes   No   Not clear

    3. Were the groups treated
    equally other than the
    difference in interventions?  Yes   No   Not clear

    4. If no difference was found, was
    the sample size large enough
    to detect a difference if one existed?  Yes   No   Not clear

    5. If a difference was found, are
    you confident it was due to the
    intervention?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings consistent with
    findings from other studies?  Yes   Some   No   Not clear

    Are the findings credible?
     Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    Is the target population clearly
    described?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Is the frequency, association, or
    treatment effect impressive enough
    for you to be confident that the finding
    would make a clinical difference if used
    as the basis for care? (level of significance p value)  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings
    clinically significant?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **medicines-08-00046-with-cover2.pdf**

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    **## QualCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    4.
    Answer the credibility questions for the critical appraisal

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. Study design i.e. Descriptive, random control trial, quasi-experimental, case study, ethnography. What

    specific research study design was used in the article?

    4. Sample population–

    5. Sample size —

    6. Inclusion Criteria of the participants (who is included in the study) –

    7. Exclusion Criteria of participants (who is excluded in the study; this may be vague or assumed)—

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place?

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. Data collection procedure/s (step by step or process of how data was collected)

    11. How did the researcher control his or her biases and preconceptions?

    12. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific: (themes and codes)

    13. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Is the study published in a source
    that required peer review? Google journal to determine if journal is peer reviewed.

    Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the methods used appropriate
    to the study purpose? Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the sampling of observations or
    interviews appropriate and varied
    enough to serve the purpose of the study? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Were data collection methods
    effective in obtaining in-depth data? Yes   No   Not clear

    Did the data collection methods
    avoid the possibility of oversight,
    underrepresentation, or
    overrepresentation from certain
    types of sources? Yes   No   Not clear

    Were data collection and analysis
    intermingled in a dynamic way? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Is the data presented in ways that
    provide a vivid portrayal of what was
    experienced or happened and its
    context? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Does the data provided justify
    generalized statements, themes,
    or theory? Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings credible? Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    *Are the findings rich and informative? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Is the perspective provided
    potentially useful in providing
    insight, support, or guidance
    for assessing patient status
    or progress? Yes   Some  No  Not clear

    Are the findings
    clinically significant? Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **## SysReviewCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    4. Answer the credibility questions for the critical appraisal

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. What organization or persons produced the systematic review

    4.How many persons were involved in the review

    5. How many studies were included in the review

    6. What research designs were included in the review

    7. Sample size total from all studies (you may have to add them up)

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place (list all)

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. What tools were utilized to measure the dependent variable (may be multiple)

    11. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific: (themes and codes)

    12. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Was the topic clearly defined?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the search for studies and other
    evidence comprehensive and unbiased?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the screening of citations for
    inclusion based on explicit criteria?  Yes   No   Not clear

    *Were the included studies assessed
    for quality?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the design characteristics and
    findings of the included studies displayed
    or discussed in sufficient detail?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Which conclusions were supported by
    consistent findings from two or more
    good or high-quality studies?

    Are the CONCLUSIONS
    credible?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    Are the results consistent across studies.  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the conclusions relevant to the
    care the nurse gives?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the CONCLUSIONS
    clinically significant?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Applicability

    Does the SR address a problem,
    situation, or decision we are addressing in our setting?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the patients in the studies or a
    subgroup of patients in the studies
    similar to those we see?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Is what we will have to do to implement
    the new protocol realistically achievable
    by us (resources, capability, commitment)?  Yes   No   Not clear

    How will we know if our patients are
    benefiting from our new protocol? Specify

    Are these conclusions
    applicable to our setting?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Should we proceed to design
    a protocol INCORPORATING
    these conclusions?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **## QuanCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. Study design i.e. Descriptive, random control trial, quasi-experimental, case study, ethnography. What

    specific research study design was used in the article?

    4. Sample population–

    5. Sample size —

    6. Inclusion Criteria of the participants (who is included in the study) –

    7. Exclusion Criteria of participants (who is excluded in the study; this may be vague or assumed)—

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place?

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. Data collection procedure/s (step by step or process of how data was collected)

    11. Measurement tools:

    12. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific:

    13. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Is the study published in a source
    that required peer review? (Google the title of the journal to determine if journal is peer reviewed.  Yes   No   Not clear

    Did the data obtained and the
    analysis conducted answer the
    research question?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the measuring instruments
    reliable and valid?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were important extraneous
    variables and bias controlled?  Yes   No   Not clear

    If an intervention was tested,
    answer the following five questions:  Yes   No   Not clear

    1. Were participants randomly
    assigned to groups and were
    the two groups similar at the
    start (before the intervention)?  Yes   No   Not clear

    2. Were the interventions well
    defined and consistently
    delivered?  Yes   No   Not clear

    3. Were the groups treated
    equally other than the
    difference in interventions?  Yes   No   Not clear

    4. If no difference was found, was
    the sample size large enough
    to detect a difference if one existed?  Yes   No   Not clear

    5. If a difference was found, are
    you confident it was due to the
    intervention?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings consistent with
    findings from other studies?  Yes   Some   No   Not clear

    Are the findings credible?
     Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    Is the target population clearly
    described?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Is the frequency, association, or
    treatment effect impressive enough
    for you to be confident that the finding
    would make a clinical difference if used
    as the basis for care? (level of significance p value)  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings
    clinically significant?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **medicines-08-00046-with-cover2.pdf**

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    **## QualCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    4.
    Answer the credibility questions for the critical appraisal

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. Study design i.e. Descriptive, random control trial, quasi-experimental, case study, ethnography. What

    specific research study design was used in the article?

    4. Sample population–

    5. Sample size —

    6. Inclusion Criteria of the participants (who is included in the study) –

    7. Exclusion Criteria of participants (who is excluded in the study; this may be vague or assumed)—

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place?

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. Data collection procedure/s (step by step or process of how data was collected)

    11. How did the researcher control his or her biases and preconceptions?

    12. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific: (themes and codes)

    13. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Is the study published in a source
    that required peer review? Google journal to determine if journal is peer reviewed.

    Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the methods used appropriate
    to the study purpose? Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the sampling of observations or
    interviews appropriate and varied
    enough to serve the purpose of the study? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Were data collection methods
    effective in obtaining in-depth data? Yes   No   Not clear

    Did the data collection methods
    avoid the possibility of oversight,
    underrepresentation, or
    overrepresentation from certain
    types of sources? Yes   No   Not clear

    Were data collection and analysis
    intermingled in a dynamic way? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Is the data presented in ways that
    provide a vivid portrayal of what was
    experienced or happened and its
    context? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Does the data provided justify
    generalized statements, themes,
    or theory? Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings credible? Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    *Are the findings rich and informative? Yes   No   Not clear

    *Is the perspective provided
    potentially useful in providing
    insight, support, or guidance
    for assessing patient status
    or progress? Yes   Some  No  Not clear

    Are the findings
    clinically significant? Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **## SysReviewCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    4. Answer the credibility questions for the critical appraisal

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. What organization or persons produced the systematic review

    4.How many persons were involved in the review

    5. How many studies were included in the review

    6. What research designs were included in the review

    7. Sample size total from all studies (you may have to add them up)

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place (list all)

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. What tools were utilized to measure the dependent variable (may be multiple)

    11. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific: (themes and codes)

    12. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Was the topic clearly defined?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the search for studies and other
    evidence comprehensive and unbiased?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Was the screening of citations for
    inclusion based on explicit criteria?  Yes   No   Not clear

    *Were the included studies assessed
    for quality?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the design characteristics and
    findings of the included studies displayed
    or discussed in sufficient detail?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Which conclusions were supported by
    consistent findings from two or more
    good or high-quality studies?

    Are the CONCLUSIONS
    credible?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    Are the results consistent across studies.  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the conclusions relevant to the
    care the nurse gives?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the CONCLUSIONS
    clinically significant?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Applicability

    Does the SR address a problem,
    situation, or decision we are addressing in our setting?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the patients in the studies or a
    subgroup of patients in the studies
    similar to those we see?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Is what we will have to do to implement
    the new protocol realistically achievable
    by us (resources, capability, commitment)?  Yes   No   Not clear

    How will we know if our patients are
    benefiting from our new protocol? Specify

    Are these conclusions
    applicable to our setting?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Should we proceed to design
    a protocol INCORPORATING
    these conclusions?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

    **## QuanCriticalAppraisal4201.docx**

    ***Instructions:**

    1. Utilize your selected article that answers your PICO questions

    2. In the article, identify the following components of the research process.  Highlight, underline or bracket,
    on the article, each component listed with the corresponding number from this worksheet.  If any component is missing, make a note next to the item on the worksheet.

    3. On the worksheet, add the
    specific page number/s (ie239, 426) where each component is found in the article.  Components may be in more than one place, so search for them.  If any components of the research process are missing, please note this on the sheet under the component, i.e. missing or N/A.

    **Components:**

    1. Problem statement (what the problem was and why the study was needed) —

    2. Purpose Statement/Purpose or aim of the study –

    3. Study design i.e. Descriptive, random control trial, quasi-experimental, case study, ethnography. What

    specific research study design was used in the article?

    4. Sample population–

    5. Sample size —

    6. Inclusion Criteria of the participants (who is included in the study) –

    7. Exclusion Criteria of participants (who is excluded in the study; this may be vague or assumed)—

    8. Setting; Where did the study take place?

    9. Independent and Dependent variables:

    Independent variable/s: (Be specific; no page # needed):

    Dependent variable/s: (Be specific no page # needed):

    10. Data collection procedure/s (step by step or process of how data was collected)

    11. Measurement tools:

    12. Results-findings; Share enough information/data to clearly state the results; be specific:

    13. Implications for nursing practice from the findings (if available) i.e. how will this data be used? What

    education can student nurses/nurses provide patients/families/staff —

    Now answer the below critical appraisal questions for your article

    Credibility

    Is the study published in a source
    that required peer review? (Google the title of the journal to determine if journal is peer reviewed.  Yes   No   Not clear

    Did the data obtained and the
    analysis conducted answer the
    research question?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were the measuring instruments
    reliable and valid?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Were important extraneous
    variables and bias controlled?  Yes   No   Not clear

    If an intervention was tested,
    answer the following five questions:  Yes   No   Not clear

    1. Were participants randomly
    assigned to groups and were
    the two groups similar at the
    start (before the intervention)?  Yes   No   Not clear

    2. Were the interventions well
    defined and consistently
    delivered?  Yes   No   Not clear

    3. Were the groups treated
    equally other than the
    difference in interventions?  Yes   No   Not clear

    4. If no difference was found, was
    the sample size large enough
    to detect a difference if one existed?  Yes   No   Not clear

    5. If a difference was found, are
    you confident it was due to the
    intervention?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings consistent with
    findings from other studies?  Yes   Some   No   Not clear

    Are the findings credible?
     Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Clinical Significance

    Is the target population clearly
    described?  Yes   No   Not clear

    Is the frequency, association, or
    treatment effect impressive enough
    for you to be confident that the finding
    would make a clinical difference if used
    as the basis for care? (level of significance p value)  Yes   No   Not clear

    Are the findings
    clinically significant?  Yes All   Yes Some   No

    Your Comments about the study (must be completed): (strengths and weaknesses)

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