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Search for a primary research article that relates to your PICOT question. Complete the following elements using the template attached. Only the white & green areas of the template need to be completed. Skip the red & yellow

My PICOT question is: In adult patients discharged from acute care hospitals (P), how does a patient education

program, led by a nurse (I) compared to standard discharge care (C) affect hospital readmission

rates (O) within 30-day (T)?

PICOT & Reference

  1. PICOT Question Use the above PICOT question
  2. Complete APA Reference Include DOI or retrieval address that links to the article.

Matrix Elements:

  1. Purpose & Objectives Describe them. Differentiate purpose and objectives if available.
  2. Study Design
  3. Level of Evidence See attached
  4. Methods Succinctly describe what was done.
  5. Number of Subjects or Participants Only the number is needed here.
  6. Subject or Participant Characteristics Provide demographic or other characteristics that you consider valuable.
  7. Sampling Design Identify a probability or non-probability design
  8. Data Collection Instrument If a tool was used, identify it. If no tool was used, describe how the study authors measured or tracked outcomes.
  9. Results Succinctly describe the relevant results.
  10. Limitations Describe the limitations of the study. If not explicitly stated by the study authors, propose limitations based on your interpretation of the study.
  11. Relation to PICOT question Describe how the article relates to your PICOT question.
    Appraisal Elements:
  1. Quality Appraisal Tool Refer to the Completing the Literature Matrix Discussion video.
    1. Considering the study design of your article, select a standardized appraisal tool that could be used to appraise it.
      1. The , , Week 2 content, the discussion introduction video, or internet searches may be helpful.
  2. Quality Appraisal Findings Succinctly state the relevant results.
  3. Conclusions/Overall Appraisal Describe your overall appraisal, including applicability, strengths, and weaknesses.

A total of 2 documents should be completed: the attached matrix template and an appraisal template of your choice using the links above.

Requirements: NA

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