Evaluation Table

 

Use this document to complete the evaluation table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of Research

 

Full APA formatted citation of selected article.

 

Article #1

 

Article #2

 

Article #3

 

Article #4

 

Evidence Level *

 

(I, II, or III)

 

 

Conceptual Framework

 

Describe the theoretical basis for the study ( If there is not one mentioned in the article, say that here).**

 

Design/Method

 

Describe the design and how the study was carried out (In detail, including inclusion/exclusion criteria).

 

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 ( You need to list the actual tests done).

 

Data Analysis Statistical or

 

Qualitative findings

 

( You need to enter the actual numbers determined by the statistical tests or qualitative data).

 

Findings and Recommendations

 

General findings and recommendations of the research

 

Appraisal and Study Quality

 

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?

 

Key findings

 

 

Outcomes

 

 

General Notes/Comments

 

*Refer to the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model for Nursing and HealthcarePprofessionals, Hierarchy of Evidence Guide on the following page

 

**Note on Conceptual Framework

 

· The following information is from Walden academic guides which helps explain conceptual frameworks and the reasons they are used in research. Here is the link https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/conceptualframework

 

· Researchers create theoretical and conceptual frameworks that include a philosophical and methodological model to help design their work. A formal theory provides context for the outcome of the events conducted in the research. The data collection and analysis are also based on the theoretical and conceptual framework.

 

· As stated by Grant and Osanloo (2014), “Without a theoretical framework, the structure and vision for a study is unclear, much like a house that cannot be constructed without a blueprint. By contrast, a research plan that contains a theoretical framework allows the dissertation study to be strong and structured with an organized flow from one chapter to the next.”

 

· Theoretical and conceptual frameworks provide evidence of academic standards and procedure. They also offer an explanation of why the study is pertinent and how the researcher expects to fill the gap in the literature.

 

· Literature does not always clearly delineate between a theoretical or conceptual framework. With that being said, there are slight differences between the two.

 

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References

 

The Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (2022). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nursing and healthcare professionals: appendix D: Hierarchy of Evidence Guide

 

Grant, C., & Osanloo, A. (2014). Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoretical framework in dissertation research: Creating the blueprint for your house.  Administrative Issues Journal: Education, Practice, and Research, 4(2), 12-26.

 

Walden University Academic Guides (n.d.). Conceptual & theoretical frameworks overview. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/conceptualframework

 

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