Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions.

Posted: January 16th, 2023

Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions.

Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions for Systematic Reviews & Meta-analyses of Clinical Interventions Question

Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions.
VALIDITY
1. Are the results of the review valid?
a. Are the studies contained in the review randomized controlled trials? Yes No Unknown
b. If not, were all relevant studies included in the review? Yes No Unknown
c. Does the review include a detailed description of the search strategy to find all relevant studies? Yes No Unknown
d. Does the review describe how validity of the individual studies was assessed (e.g., methodological quality, including the use of random assignment to study groups and complete follow-up of the participants)? Yes No Unknown

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e. Were the results consistent across studies? Yes No Unknown
f. Were individual patient data or aggregate data used in the analysis? Individual Aggregate
g. Does the review include a description of how studies were compared using statistical analysis? Yes No Unknown. Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions.

RELIABILITY
2. What were the results?
a. How large is the intervention or treatment effect (OR, RR, effect size, level of significance)? Effect size g = 1.19, 95% significance level, CI: 1.05 – 1.33; p = .00).
b. How precise is the intervention or treatment (CI)? CI: 1.05 – 1.33

APPLICABILITY
3. Will the results assist me in caring for my patients?
a. Are my patients similar to the ones included in the review? Yes No Unknown
b. Is it feasible to implement the findings in my practice setting? Yes No Unknown
a. Do the pooled or combined results of the studies support the hospital’s values and goals of service delivery? (i.e., is it feasible to implement the findings in my practice setting?) Yes No Unknown
c. Were all clinically important outcomes considered, including risks and benefits of the treatment? Yes No Unknown
d. What is my clinical assessment of the patient and are there any contraindications or circumstances that would inhibit me from implementing the treatment? Yes No Unknown
e. What are my patient’s and his or her family’s preferences and values about the treatment that is under consideration? Yes No Unknown

Would you use the study results in your practice to make a difference in patient outcomes?
Yes. In reducing and managing clients with substance use disorder since evidence suggests that CBT is an effective management approach in reducing substance use among both Hispanics and Non-Hispanics. Besides, in my practice setting, there is administrative and staff support, adequate infrastructure and appropriate human resource which makes this treatment undeniably feasible in my clinical setting. Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions.
Recommendation for article use within a body of evidence:
This article meets the inclusion criteria and is relevant to the topic of study. Therefore, it is highly recommended for use as evidence.

Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions for Systematic Reviews & Meta-analyses of Clinical Interventions Question

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Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions.

Would youusethe studyresults in your practicetomakea differencein patient outcomes?

• Ifyes, how?
• Ifyes, why?
• If no, whynot?

Additional Comments/Reflections:

Recommendationfor article use withina body of evidence:

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Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions.