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