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Assignment: Evidence-Based Project, Part 4: Critical Appraisal of Research 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 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. Submit Part 4A and 4B of your Evidence-Based Project.
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Critical Appraisal Tools
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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
Article #1
Article #2
Article #3
Article #4
Full citation of
selected article
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.
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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
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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
Article #1
Article #2
Article #3
Article #4
Author and year
of selected article
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
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* Evidence Levels:
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Level I
Experimental, randomized controlled trial (RCT), systematic review RTCs with or without meta-analysis
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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
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Level III
Nonexperimental, systematic review of RCTs, quasi-experimental with/without meta-analysis, qualitative, qualitative systematic review
with/without meta-synthesis
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Level IV
Respected authorities’ opinions, nationally recognized expert committee/consensus panel reports based on scientific evidence
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Level V
Literature reviews, quality improvement, program evaluation, financial evaluation, case reports, nationally recognized expert(s) opinion
based on experiential evidence
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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
Article #1
Article #2
Article #3
Article #4
Author and year
of selected article
Sample/Setting
The number and
characteristics of
patients
Outcomes
Key Findings
Appraisal and Study
Quality
General
Notes/Comments
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