rapid critical appraisal 3

Reference (in APA style):  

1.      Study Design

Objective and unbiased outcome criteria are used.

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2.      Participants

(a): The criteria for inclusion in the sample are clearly defined.

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(b): The study participants and the setting are described in detail.

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(c): The sample is representative (i.e., accurately reflects the characteristics) of the target population.

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(d): Reasons are given to explain why some participants didn’t complete the study.

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(e) for  experimental and quasi-experimental studies only: The participants are randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups.

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(f) for  experimental and quasi-experimental studies only: The participants and researchers are blind to the study group assignment.

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3.      Data Collection

The timing of the outcome measurements (e.g., the follow-up period) is sufficiently long enough  to detect the outcomes of interest.

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4.      Data Analysis

The analysis adjusted for important risk factors and confounding variables.

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5.      Results

The magnitude of the primary results (e.g., of the relationship between predictors and targeted outcome, or the intervention/treatment effects) is large enough to warrant practical significance.

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6.      Conclusions

(a): The study participants are similar to my population of interest.

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(b): I would be able to use the results to counsel my patients or population of interest.

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Study Validity

Total earned score in “Study Design” and “Participants” = ___; Total possible score = 14

Overall percentage: total earned score/14 = ___%

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Study Reliability

Total earned score in “Data Collection,” “Data Analysis,” and “Results” = ___; Total possible score = 6

Overall percentage: total earned score/6 = ___%

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Study Applicability

Total earned score in “Conclusions” = ___; Total possible score = 4

Overall percentage: total earned score/4 = ___%

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Your  Overall Appraisal of this Study

Overall percentage: total earned score/24 = ___%

Overall strength vs. limitations: (highlight your rating in Yellow) high, moderate, low

*Remember to remove 2 pts from the divisors below for every question that is N/A*.

Criteria

Description

Points

Completion of RCA Tool

All appraisal questions answered clearly with thoughtful responses and appropriate page references.

4 points

Quality of Summary

Summary clearly communicates purpose, findings, strengths, and weaknesses of the article.

2 points

Use of Evidence

Responses are well-supported with evidence and page numbers from the article.

2 points

Formatting & Submission

Well-organized, free of major grammar/spelling errors, all components included, submitted on time.

2 points