Assignment task:
Appraise the CPG using the Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions to Ask of Evidence-Based Guidelines (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2023, Box 8.4). Summarize your appraisal of the CPG in your own words.
Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
1. Credibility
- Who developed the CPG?
- Who funded the CPG?
- Has the CPG been peer-reviewed?
2. Comprehensiveness
- What method was used to identify, select, or combine evidence?
- Was a current, comprehensive literature review included?
- Were all important options considered? Want Professional Help?
- Is the strength of evidence noted for each recommendation?
3. Applicability and generalizability:
- Is the intent of use provided?
- Are the recommendations clinically relevant?
- Are the recommendations relevant to the reader's population?
- Are the recommendations practical and feasible?
- Are the recommendations significantly different from current practice?
- Are the outcomes measurable using standard care practices?
4. Include a complete APA reference for the selected CPG.