Critical Appraisal

Question 1

5 step EBP process

Answer 1

1. Ask - formulate an answerable clinical question
2. Access - track down evidence
3. Appraise - is the evidence valid and useful
4. Apply - integrate results with your expertise and pt values/conditions
5. Assess - evaluate the effectiveness of the process

Question 2

PICO

Answer 2

P - pt, population, problem
I - Intervention, prognostic factor or exposure
C - comparison or intervention
O - outcome you would like to measure or achieve