What is the purpose of critical appraisal?
DQ questions Week 2-5
Please answer all of the below questions. No cover page or reference page is needed. Just include the references used under each answer. Please do not re-write the questions, I just need the answers. Use as many references as you need.
1. Read “Evidence-based Practice Step by Step: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence: Part I,” that I will upload and answer the questions in this topic:
What is the purpose of critical appraisal?
Discuss how you would perform critical appraisal of articles selected for your topic.
2. The article “Evidence-Based Practice Step by Step: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence: Part I” provides a critical appraisal guide for appraising quantitative studies. Select one quantitative study about Diabetic foot ulcers.
Using the quantitative study you have selected, answer 3 of the questions listed in the critical appraisal guide in the above article.
3. Describe the elements of a successful implementation plan. Discuss how you would insure these elements were communicated to the key stakeholder for the implementation plan.
4. Discuss the rationale for an evaluation tool for any evidence-based change project.
5. Discuss why you need to be aware of the reliability and validity of the data collection tool that you are using in quantitative research project.
6. Discuss why you want to ensure the reliability and validity of the data collection tool that you are using in qualitative research project.
7. Discuss the rationale for a dissemination plan for a research or evidence-based project.
8. Based on your experience with this course, how important is the knowledge of the research process to you in your continued practice of nursing?
