Intro to Critiquing Research for BSNs

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Critically Appraising Research : 

Do tools exist that make evidence based nursing possible at the bedside? Genevieve M. Thul Doctoral Student Medical University of South Carolina Critically Appraising Research

What is “critical appraisal”? : 

What is “critical appraisal”? Aims to identify strengths & weaknesses of research prior to application of findings

Appraisal Frameworks : 

Appraisal Frameworks You have now entered a world of acronyms… CONSORT TREND CASP DISCERN and so many more!

CONSORT : 

CONSORT Specific to randomized trials A 22 item checklist Time consuming Is this feasible for bedside utilization of research?

TREND : 

TREND 22 item checklist Specific to non-randomized controlled trials Designed to improve research design & synthesis as well as critical appraisal of published research Time-consuming & highly specific

CASP : 

CASP A series of short checklists Developed by the National Health Service in England Separate checklists for different types of research

DISCERN : 

DISCERN Utilizes Likert scales to “rate” research Designed for consumers Useful for health care providers Developed by an expert panel

Critiquing Review Articles : 

Critiquing Review Articles 18 point checklist proposed When and how should review articles be used? Could this checklist apply to other types of research?

Reasonable Expectations : 

Reasonable Expectations How much time can nurses devote to research critique? When will research critique happen? During the work day? On your own time? What other tools exist for evidence based practice?

Research Critique at Work : 

Research Critique at Work Computer-based databases & tools Cochrane reviews Evidence-based practice tools Available through your library or intranet at work

Researching on Your Own : 

Researching on Your Own When are RCT’s applicable to practice? What about non-randomized trials? What is the role of review articles? What about systematic review or meta-analysis? Do I trust this research? Does it apply to my patient? Is it worthwhile to my patient?

Examples of Worksheets : 

Examples of Worksheets Evidence based nursing is a hot topic for our time! Worksheets do exist at a variety of institutions How have these worksheets been designed & tested?

Future Implications : 

Future Implications Development of a composite tool that has been consolidated? Use of an existing tool? Testing and reporting findings

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Thank you! You are now free to begin your own, excellently designed research project…

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