NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template

Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Choose a total of four peer- reviewed articles that you selected related to your clinical topic of interest in Module 2 and Module 3.

Based on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research. NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion & Appraisal Tool Template

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So my research is to find out if

“In non ambulatory patients, what is the effect of turning and repositioning every 2 hours compared to the use of pressure relieving and redistributing mattresses on the rates of pressure ulcers during hospital stays?”

I have chosen 4 articles with different research practices that kind of support or have their own best practice. So just from all of that, find out what had better results and what would be considered best practice. NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template

I have attached the template and the 4 articles that you would need to appraise.

Evaluation Table

Use this document to complete the evaluation table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Full APA formatted citation of selected article.	Article #1	Article #2	Article #3	Article #4
Full APA formatted citation of selected article.
Evidence Level * (I, II, or III)
Conceptual Framework Describe the theoretical basis for the study (If there is not one mentioned in the article, say that here).**	NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
Design/Method Describe the design and how the study was carried out (In detail, including inclusion/exclusion criteria).		NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
Sample/Setting The number and characteristics of patients, attrition rate, etc.			NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
Major Variables Studied List and define dependent and independent variables
Measurement Identify primary statistics used to answer clinical questions (You need to list the actual tests done).				NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
Data Analysis Statistical or Qualitative findings (You need to enter the actual numbers determined by the statistical tests or qualitative data).
Findings and Recommendations General findings and recommendations of the research		NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
*Appraisal and Study Quality* Describe the general worth of this research to practice. What are the strengths and limitations of study? What are the risks associated with implementation of the suggested practices or processes detailed in the research? What is the feasibility of use in your practice?			NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
Key findings
Outcomes			NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
General Notes/Comments		NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template

*These levels are from the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Evidence Level and Quality Guide

Level I

Experimental, randomized controlled trial (RCT), systematic review RTCs with or without meta-analysis

Level II

Quasi-experimental studies, systematic review of a combination of RCTs and quasi-experimental studies, or quasi-experimental studies only, with or without meta-analysis

Level III

Nonexperimental, systematic review of RCTs, quasi-experimental with/without meta-analysis, qualitative, qualitative systematic review with/without meta-synthesis

Level IV

Respected authorities’ opinions, nationally recognized expert committee/consensus panel reports based on scientific evidence NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template

Level V

Literature reviews, quality improvement, program evaluation, financial evaluation, case reports, nationally recognized expert(s) opinion based on experiential evidence

**Note on Conceptual Framework

The following information is from Walden academic guides which helps explain conceptual frameworks and the reasons they are used in research. Here is the link https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/conceptualframework
Researchers create theoretical and conceptual frameworks that include a philosophical and methodological model to help design their work. A formal theory provides context for the outcome of the events conducted in the research. The data collection and analysis are also based on the theoretical and conceptual framework.
As stated by Grant and Osanloo (2014), “Without a theoretical framework, the structure and vision for a study is unclear, much like a house that cannot be constructed without a blueprint. By contrast, a research plan that contains a theoretical framework allows the dissertation study to be strong and structured with an organized flow from one chapter to the next.”
Theoretical and conceptual frameworks provide evidence of academic standards and procedure. They also offer an explanation of why the study is pertinent and how the researcher expects to fill the gap in the literature. NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template
Literature does not always clearly delineate between a theoretical or conceptual framework. With that being said, there are slight differences between the two.

NURS 6052 Walden Mod4 Nursing Research Discussion Appraisal Tool Template References

The Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins University (n.d.). Johns Hopkins nursing dvidence-based practice: appendix C: evidence level and quality guide. Retrieved October 23, 2019 from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/evidence-based-practice/_docs/appendix_c_evidence_level_quality_guide.pdf

Grant, C., & Osanloo, A. (2014). Understanding, Selecting, and Integrating a Theoretical Framework in Dissertation Research: Creating the Blueprint for Your” House”. Administrative Issues Journal: Education, Practice, and Research, 4(2), 12-26.

Walden University Academic Guides (n.d.). Conceptual & theoretical frameworks overview. Retrieved October 23, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/conceptualframework