Clinical Guideline Evaluation Paper

Critique of level of evidence (LOE) grading
5 pts
Full Marks
Critique of evidence grading processes.
2.5 pts
Partial Marks
Gives evidence ratings, but no description of what ratings are based on and/or if the ratings are appropriate (failure to describe why or why not)
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critique of guideline recommendations.
10 pts
Full Marks
Critique of guideline recommendations. Are they explicit, clearly stated, valid for practice? Reflect of value judgements about outcomes.
5 pts
Partial Marks
Minimal information given on value judgements and/or no description what judgements are based on.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critique of peer review process.
5 pts
Full Marks
Critique of peer review processes used and if they were appropriate. If no peer review used, then describe why this is a problem for validity of recommendations.
1.88 pts
Partial Marks
Students states that no guideline peer review done, but fails to discuss why this is problematic.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critique of intent of use.
5 pts
Full Marks
Describe intent of authors in providing these guidelines. Local, national, international use? Is the intent appropriate? Why or why not?
2.5 pts
Partial Marks
Intent of use described, but lacks detail as to why or why not intent is appropiate.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critique of clinical relevance of guideline to practice
5 pts
Full Marks
Identify how the recommendations are clinically relevant in intended practice setting. Different from current practice? Are recommendations feasible? What resources are required? Costs of additional equipment needed.
2.5 pts
Partial Marks
States recommendation is relevant or not relevant, but give minimal or lacks reasons for why or why not.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critique of outcome measures.
5 pts
Full Marks
Describes how patient care outcomes or management outcomes could be measured. for each recommendation. Discuss how outcome measure provides evidence to support guideline or provide evidence for change of practice.
2.5 pts
Partial Marks
Addresses only some outcomes and does not provide information on how outcome measures could support use of recommendation or need for recommendation changes.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Summary of overall evaluation of the guideline.
15 pts
Full Marks
Summarize the overall evaluation of the guideline. Main points of paper are addressed. Include discussion or level of evidence provided (or lack of) to support recommendations. Discuss author expertise, guideline development processes and validity. Summarize recommendations and fit of these in current practice, recommendations for further changes, feasibility in practice, and measurable outcomes.
7.5 pts
Partial Marks
Minimal discussion of overall evaluation of guideline. Does not include development processes, level of evidence, feasibility, outcomes or future needs in detail. Lacking comprehensive evaluation.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
APA style
5 pts
Full Marks
Professional writing used. Includes all important elements of APA including title page, headings (Questions of Appendix are not section headings), citations, appropriate font, spacing, tables, references.
2.5 pts
Partial Marks
Has some elements of APA, but lacking some important elements of APA such as headings, font, spacing, title page, citations, references.
0 pts
No Marks
Majority of APA elements are not addressed and/or are incorrect
5 pts

Guideline Evaluation Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to help the DNP student to work in a team environment and determine the quality of a professional practice guideline. Not all guidelines are created equal and not all are formulated well. The ability to review the quality of a practice guideline is critical in the process of determining quality evidence in which to base policy and practice. In practice, guideline development or revision is done in a group of professionals, so this assignment will be done in groups. You will review a professional clinical guideline and make decisions as per the checklist as a group.
Instructions for Group Sign-Up:
This is a team effort paper. Go to the “People” tab to sign up for teams of 2 or 3 students each group – Groups are numbered using small group faculty names.
The computer automatically chooses a team lead (you will see name posted in blue in group tab) This person is charged with uploading the draft and final paper into Turnitin and canvas for each group. How teams disperse the work on this project is up to the team.
Assignment Instructions:
Obtain an original guideline. Professional organization guidelines, clinical practice guidelines and the National Guideline Clearinghouse (https://www.thecommunityguide.org/resources/national-guideline-clearinghouse (Links to an external site.)
(Links to an external site.)
) are great places to start looking. Chapter 8 in your textbook has additional information and resources for finding guidelines.
Do not use the same guideline (can be same topic) as another group (check the Guideline Paper discussion board for student uploads in your small faculty group).
Introduce your guideline and identify the rationale for selection of this guideline related to your clinical practice.
Critique the original guideline using the grading rubric criteria and Rapid Appraisal Questions for Evidenced-Based Guidelines Checklist (RCA) in Appendix B of your textbook to guide you. Critique & address each section in detail in the paper (see #6 below).
Do not use the long questions on The RCA Checklist as paragraph headers (Use APA level I & II headings)
Do not give one sentence answers to each question, provide information as to why you are making the evaluator statement. Professional writing is expected.
Provide rationale for each of your evaluator statements in an APA formatted paper detailing how the process was accomplished or any bias/validity issues. Faculty are evaluating you on substance and detail of your evaluation.
Identify applicability to your patient population.
Suggest ways in which this guideline could be used in your practice setting.
Provide an overall summary of your evaluation.
Using your chosen guideline, place the information into an evaluation table according to the template provided below.
Limit to 10 pages (not including the title page or references)
Upload paper draft into the Turnitin Draft plagiarism software upload provided – only one member (team leader) should upload one copy and not everyone on the team
Upload final copy into Turnitin
Also post the guideline used when uploading final copy of assignment to Canvas.
Evaluation Table: The guideline article you are critiquing should be placed in an evaluation table using the template provided.
Guideline Paper Evaluation Table.docx
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****Make sure that tables are APA formatted
Do not use “Evidence Table” as your table title. The title should reflect what you are presenting in the table. See “General Guidance on Tables and Figures” in your APA textbook.
Additional Information:
Use the assignment & rubric & Rapid Critical Appraisal checklist to help guide paper composition. Also review Chapter 8: Advancing Optimal Care with Robust Clinical Practice Guidelines.
**Use APA Guidelines for Student Papers (Not Professional Papers)***

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