Critical Appraisal of Randomized Control Trials (RCTs)
To successfully complete this assignment, you must first identify the correct study. The assignment requires that you select a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Failure to identify and use the correct study design will result in a grade of zero. This RCT must have relevance to your area of uncertainty and PICOT question. It is strongly recommended that you use the embedded librarian to assist you in locating the appropriate study. In addition, you must be specific in your responses and present a rationale for ALL items. Simple “yes or “no” responses are unacceptable. It is also unacceptable to cut and paste elements of the article. You must demonstrate your knowledge of quantitative research methods when appraising the study.
A critical analysis is a systematic way of objectively reviewing a study to highlight both its strengths and limitations. Not all research is of the same quality or of a high standard, so it is important to use your knowledge of research in determining its credibility and/or its applicability to practice.
To successfully complete this assignment you must first identify the correct study. For example, you cannot use a non-experimental study for this assignment because the appraisal criteria is not the same. Failure to identify and use the correct study will result in a grade of zero. It is strongly recommended that you use the embedded librarian to assist you in identifying the appropriate study. Secondly, you must be specific in your responses and present a rationale for ALL items. Simple “yes or “no” responses are unacceptable. It is also unacceptable to cut and paste elements of the article.
You must use the template provided for this assignment. Failure to use the required template will result in a grade of zero
