A Critical Review of Meta-Analysis Abstract Meta-analysis has been much debated and criticized since its creation‚ and it has been argued that systematic reviews are superior. The present study examined the reverse idea – that meta-analysis is the superior method. A literature search was conducted of meta-analysis studies for psychotherapy within the PsycINFO database. The resulting studies were further examined and classified as either primary articles or secondary articles. Primary articles
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Evidenced Based Research Activity Research Question Does occupational therapy enhance the treatment of Parkinson’s? Title of Article/Citation Occupational therapists use WII for Parkinson’s study. Level of Evidence --□ Level I –systematic random controlled trials‚ meta-analysis‚ adequate sample size □ Level II – Non-random controlled trials with a minimum of 2 groups; small sample size □ Level III – evidence from well designed trials without randomization‚ single group pre-post
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effective it is to employ a specialist community stroke team for the rehabilitation of stroke victims in a community based setting. This is clearly established at within the opening lines of the article. In the summary at the beginning of the article the author claims that the available evidence is inconclusive and his aim is to provide conclusive proof with regards to evidence based practise for the patient. A research article should state its’ aims clearly and should assume the audience has no previous
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Online. Pearson‚ A.‚ Wiechula‚ R.‚ Court‚ A. and Lockwood‚ C. 2005. The JBI model of evidence-based healthcare. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare‚ The Joanna Briggs Institute. 2006. Systematic reviews - the review process‚ Levels of evidence. Vanderkroft‚ D.‚ Collins‚ C.‚ Fitzgerald‚ M.‚ Lewis‚ S. and Capra‚ S. 2007. Minimizing under nutrition in the older patient. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare
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This paper introduces‚ evaluates and advocates mental health wellness along with recovery methods aided by others within the evidence-based practice called Wellness Recovery Action Planning‚ also known as WRAP. WRAP was introduced by Mary Ellen Copeland in 1997 and is now one of the most widely used recovery programs for those suffering from mental health issues. The paper will discuss the overall elements of WRAP and will give a better understanding of this wellness program that promotes independence
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Citation Rothert‚ K‚ Strecher‚ V.J‚ Doyle‚ L.A.‚ Caplan‚ W.M.‚ Joyce‚ J.S‚ Jimison‚ H.B.‚ Karm‚ L.M.‚ Mims‚ A.D.‚ & Roth‚ M.A. (2006). Web-based weight management programs in an integrated health care setting: A randomized‚ controlled trial. Obesity 14(2)‚ 266-272. Title The title of the article to critique is Web-based Weight Management Programs in an Integrated Health Care Setting: A Randomized‚ Controlled Trial. The title is concise and given in few words. The dependent
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I didn’t have to rush my assignments last minute and not be happy with my final marks. In I went on my ‚ where I was allocated a place on During my time here I felt I had a lot of support‚ which made me feel more confident in how I perform in practice. Whilst I was on placement I had assignments to submit‚ I found this difficult‚ but then again because I kept on top of my work and asked for help from lecturers when I needed it I did not let it get to me as I knew I would manage once I was used
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Evaluation of Literature and Evidence Synthesis Multiple health benefits accrue when children are physically active. School administrators have shifted their focus away from physical education (PE) in schools to increased focus on standardized test score and the children are suffering. This systematic review was implemented to examine the positive or negative effects of physical education on academic achievement and self esteem. Varieties of study designs were used. Out of the 9 articles included
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needs a motivational leader that has good people and communication skills. We learned about systematic studies and looking at relationships‚ cause and effects and conclusion based on scientific evidence. Evidence based management complements systematic studies by basing management’s decisions on the best available scientific evidence. We discussed the best ways of communication with staff‚ and the effectiveness of the different techniques. In doing so‚ we isolated the most important traits to possess
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topic of change for healthcare. It would seem that team based healthcare where in experts across the fields are teaming up with each other to handle different pressures‚ this is mainly because to reduce healthcare error that have caused more that 250‚000USD in some cases‚ both inflicting cost for the healthcare institution‚ the insurance providers‚ and the indivuals as well. other changes would be in technological capital where in evidence based research would provide even more accurate ways to do standard
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