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In a paper, describe your search strategy and differences between articles. Include the

following portions:

1. Search strategy: briefly describe the search strategies associated with your

literature search including

o Restating your topic of interest

o Databases used

o Relevant search terms

o “Hits” based on search

o Changes or alterations required in search strategies

2. Differences you’ve observed between different articles that you reviewed

3. Review of articles: use and fill in the below sample review format to report on at least 6

peer-reviewed scientific articles

o Must report on 4 specific article types:

• Case report

Level of Evidence

oCase Study, Case Series, Randomized Controlled Trial, Systematic Review, Narrative Review, Other (if other, describe)

Objective/Aim of Study

oObjective/Aim 1: (you may directly restate the aims as written)

oObjective/Aim 2 (if applicable):

Inclusion criteria and the number of studies meeting inclusion criteria

(Systematic reviews ONLY)

oEx: [RCT’s] evaluating [condition] published between [date range] and [written in English, …, other criteria] were included. [n] studies met the inclusion criteria

Reported Statistical Outcomes (if applicable)

oEx: [Test] compared to [Gold Standard] for [Condition]

Sensitivity 92.3%, Specificity 45%, … (If only Sensitivity and Specificity are reported, you are responsible for calculating the Likelihood Ratios and Predictive Values)

oEx: Reliability between [describe] in identifying [condition being evaluated]

Kappa value 0.75

Conclusion Reported

oSummarize the conclusion reported. Do NOT directly restate the conclusion

Does the evidence support the reported conclusion?

oConsider the reported outcomes compared to the aims and consider if the conclusion is reasonable. Are the results statistically and/or clinically significant?

Are there limitations or biases that raise concern? Describe

oIdentify any limitations or potential sources of bias and your reasoning why they are concerning to the overall quality of the article

Based on your evaluation, make a recommendation on the use of this article

oAccept, Accept with caution, Reject with caution, or Reject