Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template Evaluation Table Use this document to complete

Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template

Evaluation Table

Use this document to complete the evaluation table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Full APA formatted citation of selected article.

Article #1

Article #2

Article #3

Article #4

Tolksdorf, K. H., Tischler, U., & Heinrichs, K. (2022). Correlates of turnover intention among nursing staff in the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review. BMC Nursing, 21(1).  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-00949-4

Giuffrida, P., & Davila, S. (2024). Addressing nursing shortages and patient safety using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Nursing, 54(1), 35–40. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000995608.56374.f5

Bakhamis, L., Paul, D. P., Smith, H., & Coustasse, A. (2019). Still an epidemic. The Health Care Manager, 38(1), 3–10. https://doi.org/10.1097/hcm.0000000000000243

Tamata, A. T., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). A systematic review study on the factors affecting shortage of nursing workforce in the hospitals. Nursing Open, 10(3), 1247–1257. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1434

Evidence Level *

(I, II, or III)

Evidence level III

Evidence level III

Evidence level III

Evidence level I

Conceptual Framework

Describe the theoretical basis for the study (If there is not one mentioned in the article, say that here).**

Design/Method

Describe the design and how the study was carried out (In detail, including inclusion/exclusion criteria).

Using Cochrane library guidelines, five electronic databases were systematically searched (Research 4life-PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL) from 2010-2021. The remaining articles with pertinent information were presented in a data extraction sheet for further thematic analysis. A Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Flow Diagram was adopted and used. The studies published from 2010-2021 and in English language were examined and included in the systematic review.

All types of studies (qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method) globally were considered in this review to extract the relevant articles among nurses in hospital settings and other health facilities. The studies published from 1 January 2010 to 31 August 2021 and in English language were examined and included from peer-reviewed journals, published books and WHO reports with full text available that were related to the nursing workforce shortage and were suitable to support the current research study.

Sample/Setting

The number and characteristics of

patients, attrition rate, etc.

From these 48 studies, the factors were identified to be related to the shortage of nursing workforce and were summarized and categorized into 4 themes: Policy and planning Barriers, Barriers to Training and enrolment, Factors causing staff turnover and Issues that affect nurses and patient health-related outcomes.

Major Variables Studied

List and define dependent and independent variables

Measurement

Identify primary statistics used to answer clinical questions (You need to list the actual tests done).

Data Analysis Statistical or

Qualitative findings

(You need to enter the actual numbers determined by the statistical tests or qualitative data).

Findings and Recommendations

General findings and recommendations of the research

Appraisal and Study Quality

Describe the general worth of this research to practice.

What are the strengths and limitations of study?

What are the risks associated with implementation of the suggested practices or processes detailed in the research?

What is the feasibility of use in your practice?

Key findings

Outcomes

General Notes/Comments

*Refer to the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model for Nursing and HealthcarePprofessionals, Hierarchy of Evidence Guide on the following page

**Note on Conceptual Framework

The following information is from Walden academic guides which helps explain conceptual frameworks and the reasons they are used in research. Here is the link https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/conceptualframework

Researchers create theoretical and conceptual frameworks that include a philosophical and methodological model to help design their work. A formal theory provides context for the outcome of the events conducted in the research. The data collection and analysis are also based on the theoretical and conceptual framework.

As stated by Grant and Osanloo (2014), “Without a theoretical framework, the structure and vision for a study is unclear, much like a house that cannot be constructed without a blueprint. By contrast, a research plan that contains a theoretical framework allows the dissertation study to be strong and structured with an organized flow from one chapter to the next.”

Theoretical and conceptual frameworks provide evidence of academic standards and procedure. They also offer an explanation of why the study is pertinent and how the researcher expects to fill the gap in the literature.

Literature does not always clearly delineate between a theoretical or conceptual framework. With that being said, there are slight differences between the two.

References

The Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (2022). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nursing and healthcare professionals: appendix D: Hierarchy of Evidence Guide

Grant, C., & Osanloo, A. (2014). Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoretical framework in dissertation research: Creating the blueprint for your house. Administrative Issues Journal: Education, Practice, and Research, 4(2), 12-26.

Walden University Academic Guides (n.d.). Conceptual & theoretical frameworks overview. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/conceptualframework

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