Message Board # 3: Critical Appraisal Process and Outcomes
The Critical Appraisal (CA) Process is to compare and contrast in detail the types of studies you found related to your topic
There are three parts to this MB: Take your time to develop your response as this is about the research article you found that answers your clinical question – PICOT. This section is a major section of the presentation you will give at the end of this course. HINT: Review the presentation guidelines.
I. Discuss your research studies that you have collected that answered your PICOT question.
- First answer the questions below
- Summarize your findings.
- Do not discuss the studies one at a time; compare and contrast the findings as a whole. (This MB is to assist you in understanding the CA process that you will go through to put the findings on your poster. May want to take a look at the poster criteria at this time).
- Answer the following questions for each study and then summarize your findings:
1. What type of study was conducted?
2. Is the purpose of the study clearly and concisely stated?
3. Is the literature review well organized and synthesized?
4. Is the method for selection of sample appropriate?
5. Is the presentation of data clear?
6. Are the results based on the data presented?
7. Is the evidence sufficient to draw conclusions?
8. Are the strengths and limitations of the study clearly delineated?
II. Discuss recommendation(s) for evidence-based practice changes – what is the best practice from the conclusion of the summary of findings (above) – What practice change is warranted?
III. Discuss what indicators/outcomes based on the evidence should be tracked on an on-going basis and why for practice change? (They should be based on the evidence you collected – check out the results section and what you pulled out from the CA of each article).
(My topic is diabetic foot ulcer treatment methods. It is comparing if negative pressure wound therapy is more beneficial in treatment than standard diabetic foot ulcer care).