The basic evidence based research steps are:

• Begin with a problem or issue stated as a question. 1 2
• Plan your search for the levels of evidence you need. 3
• Search for secondary or primary sources and primary evidence. 4 5
• Evaluate your results. 6 7
• Implement your findings. 8 9
• Publish your findings to build the evidence base. 10

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About the tool

See Booth's http://nettingtheevidence.pbworks.com for Implementation examples

 

Questions to ask: (9) (10)

Who is involved and what is being evaluated?

Is evidence from an expert (user/professional) or based on research processes?

Does primary research use quantitative, qualitative or mixed method approach?

Is review-based research a systematic review or descriptive/summary review of existing research?

How will your evaluation be measured?

How will the data be collected and analyzed?

What is the timeline?

What indicates improvement or that your goals are met?

 

Five questions to assess quality - score each item: Yes=2, Somewhat=1, No=0

1. Are the research question/aims and design clearly stated?

2. Is the research design appropriate for the aims and objectives of the research?

3. Are the methods clearly described?

4. Is the data adequate to support the authors' interpretations/ conclusions?

5. Are the results generalisable?

High quality research=7-10, Medium quality=4-6, Poor quality=3 or less

 

Rating of research evidence:

Grade A: More than one study of high quality score or at least one with direct applicability

Grade B: One high quality study OR more than one medium quality study AND at least one of these with direct applicability OR more than one high quality study with indirect applicability

Grade C: Lower quality studies or indirect studies only

 

 

 

 

 

Publish Findings