PICO Question: Type your PICO question here. Include any edits that were suggested from Assignment 1.
APA article reference
Put the complete article citation here.
Include a url link directly to the article. Be sure that there is not a proprietary site, password, etc as it may not be accessible.
Design
State the type of research design
Method
Briefly describe how the study was carried out
Level of Evidence
Using the hierarchy of evidence located in the Fineout-Overhold article, state the level of evidence achieved
Sample
Setting
Describe the sample size and characteristics of subjects
What is the attrition rate and effect on study?
What is the study setting?
State the overall impact of the sample and the setting on the study including strengths and weaknesses
Measurement
List methods used to measure outcome variables.
Specify if there are standard tools or scales used. Name them and address the validity and reliability of the tools.
Is the measurement consistent with the definitions of the variables? Why or why not?
State the overall impact of the measurement methods on this study including strengths and weaknesses.
Data Analysis
Provide summary of the statistics used to answer the study question.
Provide your comments on the strength or weakness of the analytics with your rationale including any biases.
Findings
Provide a summary of the statistical or qualitative findings.
Are the findings consistent with the previous research in the area?
What limitations are noted by the authors and do they affect the credibility of the study?
Strengths
Limitations
Describe what you think are the strengths and limitations of study.
Significance
Provide your comments on the clinical significance (versus statistical significance) of the findings.
What is the feasibility of using these findings in practice. Remember: level of evidence + quality of evidence = strength of evidence and confidence to act
Identify if there is risk or harm if study intervention or findings are implemented
APA article reference
Put the complete article citation here.
Include a url link directly to the article. Be sure that there is not a proprietary site, password, etc as it may not be accessible.
Design
State the type of research design
Method
Briefly describe how the study was carried out
Level of Evidence
Using the hierarchy of evidence located in the Fineout-Overhold article, state the level of evidence achieved
Sample
Setting
Describe the sample size and characteristics of subjects
What is the attrition rate and effect on study?
What is the study setting?
State the overall impact of the sample and the setting on the study including strengths and weaknesses
Measurement
List methods used to measure outcome variables.
Specify if there are standard tools or scales used. Name them and address the validity and reliability of the tools.
Is the measurement consistent with the definitions of the variables? Why or why not?
State the overall impact of the measurement methods on this study including strengths and weaknesses.
Data Analysis
Provide summary of the statistics used to answer the study question.
Provide your comments on the strength or weakness of the analytics with your rationale including any biases.
Findings
Provide a summary of the statistical or qualitative findings.
Are the findings consistent with the previous research in the area?
What limitations are noted by the authors and do they affect the credibility of the study?
Strengths
Limitations
Describe what you think are the strengths and limitations of study.
Significance
Provide your comments on the clinical significance (versus statistical significance) of the findings.
What is the feasibility of using these findings in practice. Remember: level of evidence + quality of evidence = strength of evidence and confidence to act
Identify if there is risk or harm if study intervention or findings are implemented
APA article reference
Put the complete article citation here.
Include a url link directly to the article. Be sure that there is not a proprietary site, password, etc as it may not be accessible.
Design
State the type of research design
Method
Briefly describe how the study was carried out
Level of Evidence
Using the hierarchy of evidence located in the Fineout-Overhold article, state the level of evidence achieved
Sample
Setting
Describe the sample size and characteristics of subjects
What is the attrition rate and effect on study?
What is the study setting?
State the overall impact of the sample and the setting on the study including strengths and weaknesses
Measurement
List methods used to measure outcome variables.
Specify if there are standard tools or scales used. Name them and address the validity and reliability of the tools.
Is the measurement consistent with the definitions of the variables? Why or why not?
State the overall impact of the measurement methods on this study including strengths and weaknesses.
Data Analysis
Provide summary of the statistics used to answer the study question.
Provide your comments on the strength or weakness of the analytics with your rationale including any biases.
Findings
Provide a summary of the statistical or qualitative findings.
Are the findings consistent with the previous research in the area?
What limitations are noted by the authors and do they affect the credibility of the study?
Strengths
Limitations
Describe what you think are the strengths and limitations of study.
Significance
Provide your comments on the clinical significance (versus statistical significance) of the findings.
What is the feasibility of using these findings in practice. Remember: level of evidence + quality of evidence = strength of evidence and confidence to act
Identify if there is risk or harm if study intervention or findings are implemented
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PICO Question: Fill in the blanks with your PICO question. Include any changes suggested by Assignment 1.
APA article citation
Fill in the blanks with the full article reference.
Include a direct link to the article. Check to see whether there is a proprietary site, password, or anything else that may prevent access.
Design
Describe the research design.
Method
Briefly outline the study’s methodology.
Evidence Level
Using the hierarchy of evidence located in the Fineout-Overhold article, state the level of evidence achieved
Sample
Setting
Describe the sample size and characteristics of subjects
What is the attrition rate and effect on study?
What is the study setting?
State the overall impact of the sample and the setting on the study including strengths and
