Conceptual Framework

Full citation of selected article	Article #1	Article #2	Article #3	Article #4
Conceptual Framework Describe the theoretical basis for the study
Design/Method Describe the design and how the study was carried out
Sample/Setting The number and characteristics of patients, attrition rate, etc.
Major Variables Studied List and define dependent and independent variables
Measurement Identify primary statistics used to answer clinical questions
Data Analysis Statistical or qualitative findings
Findings and Recommendations General findings and recommendations of the research
Appraisal 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?
General Notes/Comments

Levels of Evidence Table

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

Author and year of selected article	Article #1	Article #2	Article #3	Article #4
Study Design Theoretical basis for the study
Sample/Setting The number and characteristics of patients
Evidence Level * (I, II, or III)
Outcomes
General Notes/Comments

* Evidence Levels:

· 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

· Level V

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

Outcomes Synthesis Table

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

Author and year of selected article	Article #1	Article #2	Article #3	Article #4
Sample/Setting The number and characteristics of patients
Outcomes
Key Findings
Appraisal and Study Quality
General Notes/Comments

Critical Appraisal Tools Worksheet Template