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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