Critical appraisal involves assessing the methods used in a study or a systematic review, to see whether the authors have followed the right steps, been clear about how they have undertaken the study. In order to identify studies to include in the review Machado et al (2015) carried out a database search of 8 different databases, and they identify the key-words used. Petticrew and Roberts (2006) point out that although electronic databases are often the starting point, they may not be the only…
Critique of Systematic Reviews Two systematic review articles will be critiqued and compared in this paper. Article A is titled systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events of low-dose aspirin and clopidogrel in randomized controlled trials authored by Kenneth McQuaid and Loren Laine. Article B is titled platelet function testing in transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke: a comprehensive systematic review of the literature by Soon Lim, Catherine Coughlan, Stephen Murphy, Israel…
Good morning, I'm once again excited to share another positive outcome with one of our Putting on AIRS (POA) partners; Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Specifically in this instance with Chris Corcoran from Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program. I'll acknowledge, it can at times be confusing for all of you to figure me out....and I'm not just referring to my role as POA Coordinator in 3 Regions (please no comments from the peanut gallery). Although, , once the confusion unravels,…
In the modern day, Superiors, Managers and Business organizations are looking for an antidote to eradicate corporation’s sickness to rely on out of date knowledge they picked up in colleges and universities, patterns traditions, and techniques they happen to be skilled in implementing while on the job. They could learn one or two things from practitioners of evidence-based management in the Strategic leadership and Organizational Change. One would ask what evidence -based management is before…
What we call judicial review today came about in the case Marbury v. Madison (1803), when Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall assumed that power from the legislator. Marbury v Madison made it clear that the Supreme Court had claimed Judicial Supremacy in deciding unconstitutionality. In the book, Taking Away the Constitution From the Courts, author Mark Tushnet argues, “Doing away with judicial review would have one clear effect: It would return all constitutional decision-making to the…
Evidence Based Practice Occupations in the medical field are constantly evolving as new research is conducted and newly discovered evidence is released. Maintaining new knowledge and staying up to date with the latest medical discoveries is critical in all careers pertaining to the well-being of humans. It is important for professionals to further their education as they continue to practice and collaborate with other professionals to create the finest care plan for clients. Speech-language…
Proceedings Secondary literature- Pub Med,ISI, WOS Tertiary literature- review, systematic review and meta analysis, guidelines Evidence Based Texts-ACP,PIER,BEST PRACTICE,DYNAMED,MDCONSULT,MicroMedex,EMEDICINE,UPTODATE,ACCESSMEDICINE, When choosing a resource it’s important to find an appropriate and more suitable search engine depending on workload and time.After finding the evidence it’s important to review and revise your evidence. Evaluating the evidence. There are thousands of…
College students struggle to find reliable, valid sources of information. Students who rely on incorrect information often draw incorrect conclusions. The scientific paper “Biological Impact Of Feeding Rats With A Genetically Modified-Based Diet” demonstrates a professional academic research paper appearing to look accurate, listing studies and facts. In this essay “Biological Impact Of Feeding Rats With A Genetically Modified-Based Diet” will be examined to see if it is a reliable scientific…
judges’ “oath or affirmation” to uphold the Constitution, as described in Article VI. Although Hamilton argues that the judiciary is in “continual jeopardy of being overpowered, awed, or influenced” by the other two branches of government, with judicial review the Supreme Court can decide if a treaty violates the provisions of existing law or…
Progress Throughout the 2014 fall semester at the University of Evansville, I was enrolled in First Year Seminar with the topic title being: Sex, Love, and Lust. I enjoyed the class very much and I am very glad that I decided to take it. Throughout the course we wrote four papers, including a narrative, a response, a synthesis, and an argument. Each was difficult in its own way, but I managed to work through the issues I was having in the writing process and pull out with what I feel are really…