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Critical evaluation of evidence: Barriers for the application of evidence in academic research

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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE1 CRITICAL EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE 2 Critical evaluation of evidence Student’s Name University Affiliation Contents? Introduction 2 Part A 2 Article one 2 Authorship 3 Research aims 3 Design 3 Findings 4 Strengths and weaknesses 4 Article Two 4 Authorship 5 Research aims 5 Design 5 Findings 6 Strengths and weaknesses 6 Part B 6 The barrier’s for the application of evidence in practice 6 How closely the research studies provided align

Critical evaluation of evidence: Barriers for the application of evidence in academic research

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Running head: CRITICAL EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE 1Critical evaluation of evidenceStudent’s NameUniversity Affiliation
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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE 2ContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................2Part A...............................................................................................................................................2Article one.......................................................................................................................................2Authorship....................................................................................................................................3Research aims..............................................................................................................................3Design..........................................................................................................................................3Findings........................................................................................................................................4Strengths and weaknesses............................................................................................................4Article Two......................................................................................................................................4Authorship....................................................................................................................................5Research aims..............................................................................................................................5Design..........................................................................................................................................5Findings........................................................................................................................................6Strengths and weaknesses............................................................................................................6Part B...............................................................................................................................................6The barrier’s for the application of evidence in practice.............................................................6How closely the research studies provided align with the PICO question/elements...................7Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................8
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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE 3References........................................................................................................................................9Critical evaluation of evidenceIntroductionHealth professionals should be well-informed with current knowledge to allow them to deliver effective care and remain professionally pertinent. Also, it is vital for care providers to investigate the quality of new evidence before application in practice. Nursing research allows nurses to embrace best practice and evidence-based practice (EBP). The primary role of EBP is to deliver the most effective care that is available, with the aim of promoting patient outcome. This role is buttressed by the fact that clients expect to receive the best care based on the present evidence. EBP promotes a culture of inquiry in healthcare professional. It also promotes patient safety, improves clinical outcomes and minimises variation in patient outcomes (Boswell & Cannon, 2015). Nurses thus require critical appraisal skills as well as tools to advance their practice. Critical evaluation skills help users to determine which evidence is authoritative for use in practice. This assignment will evaluate the evidence presented in two articles on the use of stimulants to improve academic performance. Part B will discuss the barriers to the application of evidence in practice and how closely the articles adhere to the PICO elements. Part AArticle one Hildt, E., Lieb, K., & Franke, A. G. (2014). Life context of pharmacological academic performance enhancement among university students – a qualitative approach. BMC Medical Ethics, 15(1), 23-23. doi:10.1186/1472-6939-15-23
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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE 4Authorship The authors are better placed to explore this topic due to their qualification and experience of working in the university. Hildt is an expert in philosophy and heads neuroethics research groups. Besides, her focus and interest is neurophilosophy, neuroethics and human genetics (Illes & Sahakian, 2013). Her knowledge in this area allows a better understanding of the human brain, principles of thoughts and conscience (Rabadan, 2015). Hildt is affiliated to theJohannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. Lieb and Franke are experts in psychiatry and psychotherapy. Based on their expertise, these authors understand mental illnesses and prescriptions. Both authors are affiliated to University Medical Centre where they work in the department of psychiatry and psychotherapy. The three authors declared that they have no competing interest in relation to the topic of study.Research aims The study aimed to investigate the student’s experience and the effects of the use of prescription and illicit stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamines. Their research questions were: Why are stimulants used in academic contexts either by students and other persons? What are the impacts? Does the usage of stimulants in academic contexts offer benefits? How are students’ life affected? What are the side-effects encountered? (Hildt, Lieb, & Franke, 2014).The authors noted that there was lack of evidence-based data about the circumstantial factors as well as the real world impacts of academic performance enhancement through the use of stimulant drugs. This argument was used to justify the need for study. Design The study used a sampling methodology, whereby 18 university students were involved. Only the participants who reported non-medical intake of illicit and prescription stimulants to
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