Nursing research
Evidence-Based Practice Process Paper – Grading Criteria 1
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Criterion |
Points |
Earned |
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Introduction: |
10 |
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1. Clearly explains the situation or concern.* |
0 |
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2. Identifies the clinical setting.* |
0 |
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3. Identifies the population of interest.* |
0 |
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4. Answers background questions. |
0 |
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5. Compares clinical setting performance to local, state, or national norms. |
0 |
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Step 1 – Clinical Question: |
10 |
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States the clinical question in the required format.* |
0 |
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1. Population |
0 |
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2. Intervention |
0 |
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3. Comparison |
0 |
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4. Outcome |
0 |
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5. Time |
0 |
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Step 2 – Literature Review: |
15 |
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Describes the search strategy. |
0 |
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1.Databases searched* |
0 |
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2. Search terms used* |
0 |
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3. Number of articles returned* |
0 |
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4. Methods to expand or narrow search |
0 |
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5. Search challenges or changes to PICOT question. |
0 |
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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 1: Rapid Critical Appraisal |
10 |
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1. Review articles to keep (# that answer the question) or reject (# that do not answer the question).* |
0 |
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2. Record number of articles excluded & the number included.* |
0 |
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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 2: Evaluation |
15 |
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Creates an evidence table of “keeper” studies. |
0 |
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1. Citation* |
0 |
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2. Purpose* |
0 |
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3. Research type* |
0 |
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4. Sample* |
0 |
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4. Study type & design* |
0 |
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5. Study findings* |
0 |
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6. Level of evidence* |
0 |
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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 3: Synthesis |
10 |
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1. Analyzes the evidence table for patterns |
0 |
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2. Compares outcomes by level of evidence |
0 |
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3. Interprets the data to answer the clinical question |
0 |
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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 4: Recommendation |
5 |
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Formulates recommendation(s) for practice* |
0 |
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-clear, definitive |
0 |
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-action statements |
0 |
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-supported by the evidence |
0 |
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Step 4 – Implementation: |
5 |
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Describes how the evidence could be integrated with clinical expertise and patient preferences.* |
0 |
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Step 5 – Outcome Evaluation: |
5 |
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Describes how outcomes will be measured and evaluated with your population and in your setting |
0 |
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Step 6 – Dissemination: |
5 |
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Describes how the outcomes of the EBP change will be disseminated and to whom the outcomes will be disseminated.* |
0 |
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Formatting: |
5 |
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Correct font, spacing, cover page, running head, page numbers, body of paper, reference page, & reference citations |
0 |
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Mechanics: |
5 |
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Correct grammar, spelling, & punctuation |
0 |
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*Critical elements |
100 |
