General Appraisal Overview for All Studies
Date:
Reviewer:
Article citation (APA):
PICOT Question:
Overview/General Description of Study:
Purpose of study: The purpose of the study was to
· Study Method/Design:
· General Description of Study:
Research question(s) or hypotheses:
Study aims:
Sampling Technique, Sample Size, and Characteristics:
Major variables studies:
· Independent variable:
· Dependent (outcome) variable(s):
Variable Analysis Used (include whether appropriate to answer research questions/hypothesis or discover themes):
Questions to evaluate the worth of the study:
· Are the results of the study valid?
· What are the results and are they important?
· Will the results help me care for my patients?
Keep: Yes (rationale) No (rationale)
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