Health Care Experience Research 2022

Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice
Appendix F: Non-Research Evidence Appraisal Tool
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Evidence Level & Quality:
Article Title: Health Care Experiences of Lesbian Women A Metasynthesis Number: Vol. 0, No.
0, pp. 1–21
Author(s): Marianne Snyder, PhD, MSN, RN Publication Date: doi:
10.1097/ANS.000000
0000000226.
Journal: Advances in Nursing Science
Does this evidence address the EBP
question?  Yes  No
Do not proceed with appraisal of this evidence
◻ Clinical Practice Guidelines: Systematically developed recommendations from nationally
recognized experts based on research evidence or expert consensus panel. LEVEL IV
◻ Consensus or Position Statement: Systematically developed recommendations based on research
and nationally recognized expert opinion that guides members of a professional organization in
decision-making for an issue of concern. LEVEL IV
 Are the types of evidence included identified?
 Were appropriate stakeholders involved in the development of recommendations?
 Are groups to which recommendations apply and do not apply clearly stated?
 Have potential biases been eliminated?
 Were recommendations valid (reproducible search, expert consensus,
independent review, current, and level of supporting evidence identified for each
recommendation)?
 Were the recommendations supported by evidence?
 Are recommendations clear?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 No
 No
 No
 No
 No
 No
 No
◻ Literature Review: Summary of published literature without systematic appraisal of evidence quality
or strength. LEVEL V
 Is subject matter to be reviewed clearly stated?
 Is relevant, up-to-date literature included in the review (most sources within
last 5 years or classic)?
 Is there a meaningful analysis of the conclusions in the literature?
 Are gaps in the literature identified?
 Are recommendations made for future practice or study?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 No
 No
 No
 No
 No
◻ Expert Opinion: Opinion of one or more individuals based on clinical expertise. LEVEL V
 Has the individual published or presented on the topic?
 Is author’s opinion based on scientific evidence?
 Is the author’s opinion clearly stated?
 Are potential biases acknowledged?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 No
 No
 No
 No