HOW TO CRITICALLY APPRAISE A CLINICAL TRIAL.

This is the third article in a series relating to research and dermatology nursing, and describes why critical appraisal skills are necessary for dermatology nurses. It suggests a quick critical appraisal approach that can be used -- 'read, write and reflect'. The approach advises nurses to consider...

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Published in:Dermatological Nursing Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 26 - 29
Main Authors: Williams, Hywel C., Lowe, Alison J. G.
Format: questions and answers tables/charts Journal Article
Published: British Dermatological Nursing Group Sep2021
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:This is the third article in a series relating to research and dermatology nursing, and describes why critical appraisal skills are necessary for dermatology nurses. It suggests a quick critical appraisal approach that can be used -- 'read, write and reflect'. The approach advises nurses to consider PICO, types of bias, and validity. The importance of utilising critical appraisal in practice is discussed, as well as the need for it to become a necessary skill for dermatology nurses.