Roddy Analysis Worksheet

Roddy Analysis Worksheet

Using the worksheet below, complete an assessment of the following article.

Roddy, E., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., Arden, N. K., Barlow, J., Birrell, F., et al. (2006). Evidence-based clinical guidelines: A new system to better determine true strength of recommendation. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 12(3), 347-352. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=20870724&site=ehost-live&scope=site

What was the research question?
Was it possible to make use of alternative methods in getting honest feedback based on evidence based practice?
What were the independent variables?
What was the dependent variable?
Independent variables were SOR (strength of recommendations), VAS (visual analogue scale) as a measure of SOR and evidence.
Dependent variables was recommendations
What was the sample size and how was it chosen?
The sample size consisted to ten suggestions which were related to the OA of the knee or hip. A multi-disciplinary panel was responsible for selecting these recommendations after considering literal research, result analysis and evidence for each one of them.
What was the experimental design and use of control group?
The experimental design was the use of the Delphi technique by the research group so that information can be known. No control group was used and mainly the recommendations of OA were given importance.
Were the instruments of measurement shown to be reliable and valid?
No, there was no indication about the instruments of measurement to be reliable and valid.
What data types were included?
There was utilization of qualitative data and quantitative data.
Describe the statistics used, what they were used for, and the results.
In order to know about the differences that exist between the recommendations group A-D, there was use of one-way ANOVA analysis. Significant linearity was shown by the mean VAS scores for traditional SOR groups A-D. It was shown by the ANOVA analysis that there existed important difference across the group and also significant linearity was present.
What were the researchers’ conclusions?  How did they answer the research question(s)?
The researchers concluded that as compared to the traditional methods, the alternative system of grading was less inhibited and so more flexible approach was permitted. The research questions were answered in a positive tone.
How was error controlled?
The errors were not controlled and there was no mechanism related to it.
Did you see any concerns with the research study?  If so, what?
It was essential to manage errors and so in the research there should be presence of a reliability and validation tool.

Ganz Analysis Worksheet

Using the worksheet below, complete an assessment of the following article.

Ganz, F., Fink, N., Raanan, O., Asher, M., Bruttin, M., Nun, M., et al. (2009). ICU nurses’ oral-care practices and the current best evidence. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 41(2), 132-138. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/pqdweb?did=1780947491&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=48377&RQT=309&VName=PQD

What was the research question?
Whether evidence based practices were accepted by oral care ICU nurses? And if evidence based practices and professionalism were carried by that association?
What were the independent variables?
What was the dependent variable?
Independent variables were professional characteristics, demographics make-up and oral-care practices.
Dependent variables were oral care and its perceived level.
What was the sample size and how was it chosen?
In the sample, 218 members were included. These were mainly the members of the EBN group in which nurses from their ICU and other departments were included. There were 12 different ICUs in which the nurses worked.
What was the experimental design and use of control group?
There was no use of any experimental design or the control group. Instead of this different makeup was used.
Were the instruments of measurement shown to be reliable and valid?
The instruments of measurement were not shown to be reliable and valid but instead of this, the methodology was associated with much explanation.
What data types were included?
There was use of data like age, years of clinical experience and percentage of time that was worked.
Describe the statistics used, what they were used for, and the results.
There was utilization ANOVA to know if the personal characteristics were responsible for the differences in EBP.
There was also utilization of correlation analysis to know whether or not there is any relation of oral-care EBP with that of professional and demographic characteristics. It was found in the findings that the two variables were not related statistically.
What were the researchers’ conclusions?  How did they answer the research question(s)?
The conclusions made by the researchers were that EBP was low even if high priority was given to oral care by the nurses.
There was no correlation between the demographic and professional characteristics and the use of EBP.
Proper oral care training should be given to all nurses.
How was error controlled?
There was no control of the errors.
Did you see any concerns with the research study?  If so, what?
The ANOVA analysis was not associated with any outlined results. So, more descriptive statistics were noticed by the reader.