To prepare for the assignment:
- Complete Rapid Critical Appraisal (RCAs) of the quantitative studies only from the Reference List using the appropriate RCA checklists. Will Attach studies and Appropriate RCAs below.
- There is a total of 6 separate studies
- For your assignment, include the following:
- Copies of the RCA checklists for the quantitative studies in one document.
- An evaluation table that includes the quantitative studies.- all studies can be included in 1 evaluation table. Will attach example and chart below.
How to Use the Rapid Critical Appraisal (RCA) Checklists
Once you have completed your literature search, organize the studies by following these steps:
1. Alphabetize the list of studies according to the first author’s last name and initials of the first name.
2. Number the listings.
3. Use separate RCA for each study
4. Determine which checklist template is appropriate for the first article, then:
a) Double-click the header and enter the number of the study in the first box. Click “close” to exit the header area.
b) Answer the questions using the legend mentioned in the header for each item. Some questions require you to type in the answers. These are identified by either “Fill in” or “->”.
c) Repeat the process to add additional studies.