Randomized controlled trials assignment

Posted: January 20th, 2023

Question and answer
Please answer the following question with references not older than 5 years old for each,
Question 1) which statement is true regarding a evidence-based approach to practice?
Question 1 option:
It requires that practice is based on randomized controlled trials
It guarantees that patient’s opinions are included in treatment.
It provides a framework for incorporating new evidence into your practice
It is based on the strict application of research validated causal findings.
Question 2) According to Dr. Archie Cochrane, what is the strongest level of evidence on which to base systematic reviews?
Question 2 options:
Randomized controlled trials
Blind Cohort studies
Qualitative studies
Descriptive studies
Question 3) What is the first step to finding the right information in a timely manner?
Initiate a review of current journal articles that reflect the clinical issue
Formulate the clinical issue into a searchable, answerable question.
Distinguish between internal and external evidence.
Determine if a foreground or background question is needed.
Question 4) Determine the correct order of the following steps in the process of finding evidence to change practice.
1. Integrate the evidence with clinical expertise, patient preferences
2. Critically appraise the evidence
3. Ask a clinical question
4. Evaluate the outcomes of the decision
5. Obtain the best research literature
Question 4 options:
2,4,3,5,1
3,5,2,1,4
5,3,2,1,
3,5,1,4,2
Question 5) Which factors are necessary to give providers confidence in decision making? Choose all that applies.
Question 5 options:
Level of evidence
Conclusion of evidence
Quality of evidence
Impact of evidence
Rubric for Research Paper

 
 
Outstanding – 20pts
Good  – 15pts
Fair – 10pts
Unacceptable – 5pts

 
Outline
 
Excellent section headings, indicative of a steady “flow” to the overall paper. Topics and subtopics clearly indicated.
Professional looking.
Good section headings, indicative to a steady “flow” to the overall paper. Topics clearly indicated, could use more subtopics.
 
Fair section headings, indicative that the paper has “flow”. Topics and subtopics not clearly indicated. Unclear organization of thoughts.
 
Disorganized appearance.
Relevant topics missing or incorrect, paper has no indicative “flow”.
Not professional.

Abstract
 
Highly informative, complete and easy to understand. Appropriate vocabulary is used.
Abstract makes you want to read the paper.
Informative, complete and understandable. Appropriate vocabulary is used.
Somewhat informative and understandable.
 
Not very informative or understandable.
 

Structure
 
Thesis is clear, easy to find, and appropriate to the assignment.
Thesis is supported by the rest of the paper.
Paper contains a “roadmap” for the reader.
There is a logical “flow” to the topics/arguments. Conclusion follows clearly from the arguments presented.
Thesis is clear and appropriate.   Thesis fairly well supported.
Paper is fairly well organized.
Conclusion follows from the rest of the paper.
Thesis is fairly clear.
Inconsistent support for thesis. Paper weakly organized. Conclusion is acceptable.
Thesis unclear and/or inappropriate.
Thesis not supported.
Paper is not organized. Conclusion doesn’t follow from the rest of the paper.

Research
 
The evidence comes from a wide variety of valid sources. The bibliography is complete and reflects appropriate sources.
 
The evidence comes from the minimum valid sources. The bibliography is complete.
Valid sources are inconsistently used.  The bibliography contains minor formatting errors.
 
Multiple sources cited  incorrectly.
Bibliography missing.
 

Critical
Thinki
 
ng
Arguments are pertinent to the topic.
Arguments are logical, supported with evidence. The key arguments have been made – no major points have been left out.
Arguments are
pertinent to the topic.   Arguments are fairly logical and reasonably supported.
Most key arguments have been made.
Arguments are not consistently pertinent, logical, or supported. Few key arguments have been made.
Arguments not pertinent. Arguments rarely, if at
all, logical and supported.
Almost no key arguments have been made.