Evidence-Based Practice Process Paper – Grading Criteria 1
| Criterion | Points | Earned |
| Introduction: | 10 | |
| 1. Clearly explains the situation or concern.* | 0 | |
| 2. Identifies the clinical setting.* | 0 | |
| 3. Identifies the population of interest.* | 0 | |
| 4. Answers background questions. | 0 | |
| 5. Compares clinical setting performance to local, state, or national norms. | 0 | |
| Step 1 – Clinical Question: | 10 | |
| States the clinical question in the required format.* | 0 | |
| 1. Population | 0 | |
| 2. Intervention | 0 | |
| 3. Comparison | 0 | |
| 4. Outcome | 0 | |
| 5. Time | 0 | |
| Step 2 – Literature Review: | 15 | |
| Describes the search strategy. | 0 | |
| 1.Databases searched* | 0 | |
| 2. Search terms used* | 0 | |
| 3. Number of articles returned* | 0 | |
| 4. Methods to expand or narrow search | 0 | |
| 5. Search challenges or changes to PICOT question. | 0 | |
| Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 1: Rapid Critical Appraisal | 10 | |
| 1. Review articles to keep (# that answer the question) or reject (# that do not answer the question).* | 0 | |
| 2. Record number of articles excluded & the number included.* | 0 | |
| Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 2: Evaluation | 15 | |
| Creates an evidence table of “keeper” studies. | 0 | |
| 1. Citation* | 0 | |
| 2. Purpose* | 0 | |
| 3. Research type* | 0 | |
| 4. Sample* | 0 | |
| 4. Study type & design* | 0 | |
| 5. Study findings* | 0 | |
| 6. Level of evidence* | 0 | |
| Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 3: Synthesis | 10 | |
| 1. Analyzes the evidence table for patterns | 0 | |
| 2. Compares outcomes by level of evidence | 0 | |
| 3. Interprets the data to answer the clinical question | 0 | |
| Step 3 – Critical Appraisal 4: Recommendation | 5 | |
| Formulates recommendation(s) for practice* | 0 | |
| -clear, definitive | 0 | |
| -action statements | 0 | |
| -supported by the evidence | 0 | |
| Step 4 – Implementation: | 5 | |
| Describes how the evidence could be integrated with clinical expertise and patient preferences.* | 0 | |
| Step 5 – Outcome Evaluation: | 5 | |
| Describes how outcomes will be measured and evaluated with your population and in your setting | 0 | |
| Step 6 – Dissemination: | 5 | |
| Describes how the outcomes of the EBP change will be disseminated and to whom the outcomes will be disseminated.* | 0 | |
| Formatting: | 5 | |
| Correct font, spacing, cover page, running head, page numbers, body of paper, reference page, & reference citations | 0 | |
| Mechanics: | 5 | |
| Correct grammar, spelling, & punctuation | 0 | |
| *Critical elements |