NURS6052 Walden Essentials of EvidenceBased Practice Conduct Critical Appraisal
Question Description
To Prepare:
Review the Resources and consider the importance of critically appraising research evidence.
Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and analyzed in Module 3. THESE ARTICLES HAVE BEEN INPUT INTO THE TEMPLATE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Review and download the Critical Appraisal Tools document provided in the Resources. THAT TOOL IS BELOW
The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)
Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research
Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected and analyzed by completing the Critical Appraisal Tools document. Be sure to include:
An evaluation table
A levels of evidence table
An outcomes synthesis table
Part 4B: Critical Appraisal of Research
Based on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research.
Critical Appraisal Tools Worksheet Template
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
Cotogni, P., Barbero, C., & Rinaldi, M. (2015).
Deep sternal wound infection after cardiac
surgery: Evidences and controversies.
World journal of critical care medicine, 4(4),
265273. doi:10.5492/wjccm. v4.i4.265.
Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles
/PMC4631871/
Kubota, H., Miyata, H., Motomura, N., Ono, M.,
Takamoto, S., Harii, K., “¦ Kyo, S. (2013).
Deep sternal wound infection after
cardiac surgery. Journal of cardiothoracic
surgery, 8, 132. doi:10.1186/1749-8090-8-132.
Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
pmc/articles/PMC3663691/
Simek, M., Chudoba, A., Hajek, R.,
Tobbia, P., Molitor, M., &
Nemec, P. (2018). From open
packing to negative wound
pressure therapy: A critical overview
of deep sternal wound infection
treatment strategies after cardiac surgery. Biomedical Papers Of
The Medical Faculty Of The University
Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia. doi:10.5507/bp.2018.053.https://org.exp.waldenulibrary.org/doi:10.5507/bp.2018.053
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.
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
General Notes/Comments
* 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
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
Part 4B: Critical Appraisal of Research
Based on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with at least 3 to 5 APA ci
