Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal

Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presented to buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers. Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal

Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formal appraisal tools to assess the results of research to determine value to the context at hand. Evidence-based practitioners often present these findings to make the case for specific courses of action.

In this Assignment, you will use an appraisal tool to conduct a critical appraisal of published research. You will then present the results of your efforts.

To Prepare:

Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and the four systematic reviews (or other filtered high- level evidence) you selected in Module 3.
Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and analyzed in Module 3.
Review and download the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template provided in the Resources.
The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of Research

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.

Note: You can choose any combination of articles from Modules 2 and 3 for your Critical Appraisal. For example, you may choose two unfiltered research articles from Module 2 and two filtered research articles (systematic reviews) from Module 3 or one article from Module 2 and three articles from Module 3. You can choose any combination of articles from the prior Module Assignments as long as both modules and types of studies are represented.

Part 3B: Critical Appraisal of Research

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.

Please
Please follow these directions
Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of Research Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected and analyzed by completing the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Be sure to include: · An Evaluation Table
Part 3B: Evidence-Based Best Practices Based on your 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. Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal

I’ll be sending you Module 2 and 3

Matrix Worksheet Template

Use this document to complete Part 2 of the Module 2 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 1: An Introduction to Clinical Inquiry, and Part 2: Research Methodologies

Full *citation* of the selected article	Article #1	Article #2	Article #3	Article #4
Full *citation* of the selected article	Liddle, J., Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Mackenzie, L., Tan, A., Pit, S. W., … & Willis, K. (2018). Making fall prevention routine in primary care practice: perspectives of allied health professionals. BMC health services research, 18(1), 1-9.	Howland, J., Hackman, H., Taylor, A., O’Hara, K., Liu, J., & Brusch, J. (2018). Older adult fall prevention practices among primary care providers at accountable care organizations: A pilot study. PLoS One, 13(10), e0205279.	Aidemark, J., & Askenäs, L. (2018). The motivation for adopting fall prevention measures: a literature review searching for technology acceptance factors. Procedia computer science, 138, 3-11.	Ye, P., Liu, Y., Zhang, J., Peng, K., Pan, X., Shen, Y., … & Tian, M. (2020). Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older people living in mainland China: a narrative systematic review. BMC health services research, 20(1), 1-14.
*Why* you chose this article and/or *how it relates* to the clinical issue of interest (include a brief *explanation of the ethics* of research related to your clinical issue of interest)	The article was selected because it proposes measures to help reduce fall incidences among the elderly population. There is an increased burden of falls among the elderly populations; therefore, the study uses EBP to solve the health issue. The study promotes the ethical principle of beneficence and nonmaleficence.	The study is relevant in this case because it explores the measures to prevent falls among the elderly population. Furthermore, the study observed the ethical principle of respect, justice, and non-maleficence. None of the harmful interventions were adopted in the study and this makes it ethically appropriate. Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal	The study is relevant because it explores the factors influencing the adoption of fall prevention measures and so provides relevant data that help improve community health outcomes. The study thus supports the ethical principle of beneficence.	The study explored the fall prevention measures for the elderly populations in the community. The article is relevant because elderly people are at high risk of falls and so it provides a framework for improving their health outcomes. The article supports the ethical principle of justice because it promotes health equality among the population by addressing fall risks among the elderly.
Brief *description of the aims* of the research of each peer-reviewed article	The study aimed to explore the role of the implementation of fall prevention programs in primary care settings that affected fall incidences.	The study aimed to assess the beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and practices developed to prevent falls among the older patients	The study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the implementation of fall prevention programs among the elders.	The study aimed at analyzing the fall prevention measures for the community-dwelling elders.
Brief description of the *research methodology* used Be sure to identify if the methodology used was *qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods* approach. Be specific.	The study involved a qualitative approach. Interviews were designed to explore the experiences of the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) on fall prevention.	The study involved a quantitative cross-sectional design. Surveys were distributed among the primary healthcare providers to determine their beliefs, knowledge, and practices in regard to fall risk prevention. A convenience sample of 17 ACOs.	The study was qualitatively based. Literature reviews of sources published between 2016 and 2018 were used. A total of 50 sources were reviewed.	The study involved a qualitative systematic literature review method with sources published between 1990 and 2019 being reviewed. Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal
A brief description of the *strengths* of each of the research methodologies used, including *reliability* and *validity* of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles you selected.	The study employed a total of 42 participants and intensive interviews were conducted to help gather enough data on the research question. The method employed was appropriate and so strengthened the validity and reliability of the study findings.	The study sample population was small; however, the selected sample populations were appropriate and would help gather information on their experiences with fall prevention. The ACOs worked in the urban regions and offered inpatient services. The data collection method was appropriate and so enhanced the reliability and validity of the study findings. Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal	The study sample population was adequate to provide more information about fall prevention strategies and the motivating factors. The large sample population increases the validity and reliability of the results.	The study’s sample population is sufficient and considering that 101 studies were reviewed. The sample population is comprehensive and adequate thus improving the validity and reliability of the findings.
General Notes/Comments	The study findings indicated that the AHPs improved the efficiency of the fall prevention programs in society. They were able to identify the fall risks among their clients and adjust their environments accordingly to eliminate the risks.	The study reported a lack of proper integration of fall prevention programs in the communities. Furthermore, there was a need to increase awareness of fall prevention measures.	Personal goals and adaptive measures can be implemented to prevent falls among the elderly population.	Targeting disadvantaged elderly populations and incorporation of customized fall prevention measures reduces the burden of falls among the elderly populations.

Matrix Worksheet Template

Use this document to complete Part 2 of the Module 2 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 1: An Introduction to Clinical Inquiry, and Part 2: Research Methodologies

Full citation of the selected article Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 Article #4
Liddle, J., Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Mackenzie, L., Tan, A., Pit, S. W., … & Willis, K. (2018). Making fall prevention routine in primary care practice: perspectives of allied health professionals. BMC health services research, 18(1), 1-9.¬¬¬ Howland, J., Hackman, H., Taylor, A., O’Hara, K., Liu, J., & Brusch, J. (2018). Older adult fall prevention practices among primary care providers at accountable care organizations: A pilot study. PLoS One, 13(10), e0205279. Aidemark, J., & Askenäs, L. (2018). The motivation for adopting fall prevention measures: a literature review searching for technology acceptance factors. Procedia computer science, 138, 3-11. Ye, P., Liu, Y., Zhang, J., Peng, K., Pan, X., Shen, Y., … & Tian, M. (2020). Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older people living in mainland China: a narrative systematic review. BMC health services research, 20(1), 1-14.
Why you chose this article and/or how it relates to the clinical issue of interest (include a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest) The article was selected because it proposes measures to help reduce fall incidences among the elderly population. There is an increased burden of falls among the elderly populations; therefore, the study uses EBP to solve the health issue. The study promotes the ethical principle of beneficence and nonmaleficence. ¬¬¬¬The study is relevant in this case because it explores the measures to prevent falls among the elderly population. Furthermore, the study observed the ethical principle of respect, justice, and non-maleficence. None of the harmful interventions were adopted in the study and this makes it ethically appropriate. The study is relevant because it explores the factors influencing the adoption of fall prevention measures and so provides relevant data that help improve community health outcomes. The study thus supports the ethical principle of beneficence. The study explored the fall prevention measures for the elderly populations in the community. The article is relevant because elderly people are at high risk of falls and so it provides a framework for improving their health outcomes. The article supports the ethical principle of justice because it promotes health equality among the population by addressing fall risks among the elderly.
Brief description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article The study aimed to explore the role of the implementation of fall prevention programs in primary care settings that affected fall incidences. The study aimed to assess the beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and practices developed to prevent falls among the older patients The study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the implementation of fall prevention programs among the elders. The study aimed at analyzing the fall prevention measures for the community-dwelling elders. Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal

Brief description of the research methodology used Be sure to identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific. The study involved a qualitative approach. Interviews were designed to explore the experiences of the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) on fall prevention. The study involved a quantitative cross-sectional design. Surveys were distributed among the primary healthcare providers to determine their beliefs, knowledge, and practices in regard to fall risk prevention. A convenience sample of 17 ACOs. The study was qualitatively based. Literature reviews of sources published between 2016 and 2018 were used. A total of 50 sources were reviewed. The study involved a qualitative systematic literature review method with sources published between 1990 and 2019 being reviewed.
A brief description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles you selected. The study employed a total of 42 participants and intensive interviews were conducted to help gather enough data on the research question. The method employed was appropriate and so strengthened the validity and reliability of the study findings. The study sample population was small; however, the selected sample populations were appropriate and would help gather information on their experiences with fall prevention. The ACOs worked in the urban regions and offered inpatient services. The data collection method was appropriate and so enhanced the reliability and validity of the study findings. The study sample population was adequate to provide more information about fall prevention strategies and the motivating factors. The large sample population increases the validity and reliability of the results. The study’s sample population is sufficient and considering that 101 studies were reviewed. The sample population is comprehensive and adequate thus improving the validity and reliability of the findings.
General Notes/Comments The study findings indicated that the AHPs improved the efficiency of the fall prevention programs in society. They were able to identify the fall risks among their clients and adjust their environments accordingly to eliminate the risks. The study reported a lack of proper integration of fall prevention programs in the communities. Furthermore, there was a need to increase awareness of fall prevention measures. Personal goals and adaptive measures can be implemented to prevent falls among the elderly population. Targeting disadvantaged elderly populations and incorporation of customized fall prevention measures reduces the burden of falls among the elderly populations.

References

Aidemark, J., & Askenäs, L. (2018). The motivation for adopting fall prevention measures: a literature review searching for technology acceptance factors. Procedia computer science, 138, 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2018.10.002

Howland, J., Hackman, H., Taylor, A., O’Hara, K., Liu, J., & Brusch, J. (2018). Older adult fall prevention practices among primary care providers at accountable care organizations: A pilot study. PLoS One, 13(10), e0205279. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205279

Liddle, J., Lovarini, M., Clemson, L., Mackenzie, L., Tan, A., Pit, S. W., … & Willis, K. (2018). Making fall prevention routine in primary care practice: perspectives of allied health professionals. BMC health services research, 18(1), 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3414-1. Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Critical Appraisal

Ye, P., Liu, Y., Zhang, J., Peng, K., Pan, X., Shen, Y., … & Tian, M. (2020). Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older people living in mainland China: a narrative systematic review. BMC health services research, 20(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05645-0