Assignment Task
In this assessment students will review and critique a systematic literature review. Students will be provided with a published systematic literature review that must be referenced in the assignment submission. The assignment will consist of short answer questions that will be used to critique the systematic review. The questions are adapted from the JBI Checklist for systematic reviews and research syntheses (JBI 2020). Further instructions and an assessment template (containing the questions) will be provided on the Canvas site under Assignments.
1. Methods for Combining Studies
Were the methods used to combine studies appropriate? Provide a rational for your answer.
2. Assessment of Publication Bias
Was the likelihood of publication bias assessed? Provide a rationale for your answer
3. Support for Recommendations
Were recommendations for policy and/or practice supported by the reported data? Explain how.
4. Directives for New Research
Were specific directives for new research identified? Are these appropriate? Provide a rationale for your answer.
5. Application of Findings to Clinical Practice
From your appraisal of this review would you apply the findings to your clinical practice? Explain why/why not.
The questions on this template are adapted from the JBI (2020) Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses. An explanation of the questions can be found on the checklist itself.
JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Yes or No
1. Is the review question clearly and explicitly stated?
2. Were the inclusion criteria appropriate for the review question?
3. Was the search strategy appropriate?
4. Were the sources and resources used to search for studies adequate?
5. Were the criteria for appraising studies appropriate?
6. Was critical appraisal conducted by two or more reviewers independently?
7. Were there methods to minimize errors in data extraction?
8. Were the methods used to combine studies appropriate?
9. Was the likelihood of publication bias assessed?
10. Were recommendations for policy and/or practice supported by the reported data?
11. Were the specific directives for new research appropriate?