•Search strategy (database, terms and limits
used,
•Total number retrieved; number of abstracts
retained after review of titles.
•Final number & design of studies retained after
review of abstracts, as meeting design and
PICO criteria.
Comparison of I to C for the Outcome in Population
Authors (use proper punctuation of degrees such as M.D. and Ph.D.) 1John Doe, M.D., 2Jane Smith, Ph.D.
1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
For our purposes use first initials and last name ONLY due to number of authors
•Brief description of the problem/concern in the
population and from the practice setting that is
the background for the project.
•Prevalence/incidence of the problem to support
the importance of the project.
Statement of how many & what type of studies
supported/refuted the proposed intervention.
APA Format list of your references.
This may optionally be submitted as a word docx
attachment if the list is to long and/or to make room
for a graphic/illustration .
Statement suggesting how your conclusion may
influence practice and patient outcomes.
Clearly stated reason for the project (restate the
PICO as a statement beginning with “To compare
…”)
BACKGROUND & PROBLEM
PURPOSE
EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT PRACTICE SYNTHESIS
IMPLICATIONS
REFERENCESSEARCH & SCREENING
Study
Authors &
Date
Design &
Level of
Evidence
Sample
Size
Intervention
& Control
Main Findings
1st author et al., date Abbreviate design,
spell out in Key
I:
C:
I < > or = C for outcome with
statistical findings (p value)
•Statement summarizing the findings of your
project..
•Recommendations based on these findings
(may be recommendations for further
research).
CONCLUSIONS &
RECOMMENDATIONS
QUESTION
PICO question including all parts
I=Intervention
C=Control
RCT=randomized controlled trial
Q-Ex=quasi-experiemtnal
Graphic