Nursing researchEvidence-Based Practice Process Paper – Grading Criteria 1Criterion

Criterion

Points

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Introduction:

10

1. Clearly explains the situation or concern.*

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2. Identifies the clinical setting.*

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3. Identifies the population of interest.*

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4. Answers background questions.

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5. Compares clinical setting performance to local, state, or national norms.

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Step 1 – Clinical Question:

10

States the clinical question in the required format.*

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1. Population

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2. Intervention

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3. Comparison

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4. Outcome

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5. Time

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Step 2 – Literature Review:

15

Describes the search strategy.

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1.Databases searched*

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2. Search terms used*

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3. Number of articles returned*

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4. Methods to expand or narrow search

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5. Search challenges or changes to PICOT question.

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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 1: Rapid Critical Appraisal

10

1. Review articles to keep (# that answer the question) or reject (# that do not answer the question).*

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2. Record number of articles excluded & the number included.*

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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 2: Evaluation

15

Creates an evidence table of “keeper” studies.

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1. Citation*

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2. Purpose*

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3. Research type*

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4. Sample*

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4. Study type & design*

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5. Study findings*

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6. Level of evidence*

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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 3: Synthesis

10

1. Analyzes the evidence table for patterns

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2. Compares outcomes by level of evidence

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3. Interprets the data to answer the clinical question

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Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 4: Recommendation

5

Formulates recommendation(s) for practice*

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-clear, definitive

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-action statements

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-supported by the evidence

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Step 4 – Implementation:

5

Describes how the evidence could be integrated with clinical expertise and patient preferences.*

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Step 5 – Outcome Evaluation:

5

Describes how outcomes will be measured and evaluated with your population and in your setting

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Step 6 – Dissemination:

5

Describes how the outcomes of the EBP change will be disseminated and to whom the outcomes will be disseminated.*

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Formatting:

5

Correct font, spacing, cover page, running head, page numbers, body of paper, reference page, & reference citations

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Mechanics:

5

Correct grammar, spelling, & punctuation

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*Critical elements

100