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The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of ResearchConduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Choose a total of four peer- reviewed articles that you selected related to your clinical topic of interest in Module 2 and Module 3.Note: You can choose any combination of articles from Modules 2 and 3 for your Critical Appraisal. For example, you may choose two unfiltered research articles from Module 2 and two filtered research articles (systematic reviews) from Module 3 or one article from Module 2 and three articles from Module 3. You can choose any combination of articles from the prior Module Assignments as long as both modules and types of studies are represented.Part 3B: Critical Appraisal of ResearchBased 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 3A: Critical
Appraisal of Research
Article #1
Article #2
Article #3
Article #4
Full APA formatted citation of
selected article.
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.
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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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