Assignment: Evidence-Based Project, Part 4: Critical Appraisal of RRealtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presented to buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers.Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formal appraisal tools to assess the results of research to determine value to the context at hand. Evidence-based practitioners often present these findings to make the case for specific courses of action.

In this Assignment, you will use appraisal tools to conduct a critical appraisal of published research. You will then present the results of your efforts.

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.
• Review and download the Critical Appraisal Tools document provided in the Resources.

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.

 

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Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presented to buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers. 

Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formal appraisal tools to assess the results of research to determine value to the context at hand. Evidence-based practitioners often present these findings to make the case for specific courses of action.

In this Assignment, you will use an appraisal tool to conduct a critical appraisal of published research. You will then present the results of your efforts.

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. 
• Review and download the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template provided in the Resources.

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 Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template.

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.

 

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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

 

Dubin, J (2018)

Pediatric obesity in primary practice. Pediatric   Nursing .44(4), 202-206.

Hargreaves, m., Orfield, C., Honeycutt, T., Vine,   M., Cabili, C., Coffee- Boden, B., Fisher, S. (2017). Addressing childhood   obesity through multisector collaboration: Journal of community health, 42   (4) 656-663

Kitson, S (2018). Intervention for weight in   obesity to improve survival in women with endometrial cancer. Retrieved from https//www.waldenulibrary.org

Ruopeng An, Mengmeng Ji, & Zhang.   (2017). Effectiveness of social media intervention on weight related behavior   and body weight status. American Journal of health behavior 41(6), 670-682

 

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

 

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PART 1: 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:

1. Evaluation Table

2. Level of Evidence Table

3. Outcome Synthesis Table 

PART 2: 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. 

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Summarize Nursing reflection on Learning and the reflection on the covered topics

 

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