Clear and effective communication goals were met using positive educational interventions.
Longitudinal and sample size.
Good basic, lacks lengthy literature review. Data may be extrapolated, but further work needs to be done using larger, more diverse sample.
Melnyk, B., et.al.
Evidence-based Practice: Step-by-Step Igniting a Spirit of Inquiry.
2009
What is the effectiveness of an evidence-based practice format on collaborative inquiry.
Meta-Analysis and presentation of package.
None other than previous research.
Literature review and meta-analysis.
This is a presentation of a model approach suggested by an experienced nursing professor.
None for type of study.
Nadzan, D. And Westergaard, F.
Pediatric Safety in the Emergency Department
2008
What are the basic risk factors in contemporary neonatal medicine?
Meta-Analysis and literature review.
Thirteen studies and previous recommendations
Commission update and policy recommendation
Risk factors differ for children and adults; enhanced pediatric presence is important to mitigate this difference.
Small meta-analysis, greater identification of problem and solution.
Developed for lay political audience, not as scientifically robust as one might expect or need.
By using a review technique, evidence from many different studies and types of research could be compared and analyzed, leading to the result of a higher grade. The few guidelines that were reviewed were the most clear in their recommendations, yet because the direct evidence that led to the formation of these guidelines was not fully provided the recommendations received a lower score. This is not to suggest that
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