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Levels of Evidence / Evidence Hierarchy
Levels of Evidence from LoBiondo-Wood & Haber (2022)
Level |
Research Designs |
|---|---|
| 1 | Systematic Review and/or meta-analysis of RCTs (randomized control trials) |
| 2 | Randomized control trials |
| 3 | Quasi-experimental Studies |
| 4 | Non-experimental studies |
| 5 | Meta-synthesis |
| 6 | Qualitative studies |
| 7 | Expert opinions: reports from expert panels and organizations, not based on research |
Adapted from LoBiondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J. (2022). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (10th ed.). Elsevier.
Levels of Evidence
Critical appraisal worksheets and calculators
- Critical Appraisal Skills Programme CASPFind trainings and checklists for critical appraisals of systematic reviews, randomized control trials, and cohort studies.
- Evidence-Based Medicine WorksheetsDownloadable (PDF or Word) worksheets for evidence appraisal of various study designs. From Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries.
- Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (UK) Critical Appraisal WorksheetsWorksheets for critical analysis of the following: diagnosis, harm, prognosis, systematic review (of therapy), and therapy. Includes calculators. Can download or fill out online. From the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
Evidence-Based Practice Models and Tools
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Third Edition: Model and Guidelines by
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines has proven to be one of the most foundational books on EBP in nursing. This fully revised third edition builds on the strength of the first two editions with updated content based on more than a decade of the model's use and refinement in real-life settings. Authors Deborah Dang and Sandra L. Dearholt also incorporated feedback from nurses around the world. Key features of the Johns Hopkins Nursing EBP model include:* NEW: Tips for using the newly updated Johns Hopkins Nursing EBP model and guidelines* NEW: Tips on seeking funding for the advancement of interprofessional collaboration and teamwork* NEW: Tools to guide the EBP process, such as Stakeholder Analysis, Action Planning, and Dissemination* Explanation of the Practice question, Evidence, and Translation (PET) approach to EBP projects* Overview of the Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome (PICO) approach to EBP question development* Creation of a supportive infrastructure for building an EBP nursing environment* Exemplars detailing real-world EBP experiencesCNOs, nurse managers, bedside nurses, and students alike have successfully transformed their practices and improved patient care using Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781940446998Publication Date: 2017-01-01
