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Peer-Reviewed Articles

Peer Reviewed Nursing Literature: What is Peer Review? (from Regis College))
Use this link to a guide (from Regis College) defining Peer-Reviewed articles (with instructions for finding them in EbscoHost databases).

NOTE: Click on the TITLE of the JOURNAL when viewing an article in EbscoHost -- scroll down for information about Peer-Review status.

AOTA : Evidence-Based Practice & Research
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is based on integrating critically appraised research results with the practitioner’s clinical expertise, and the client’s preferences, beliefs, and values. To promote EBP, AOTA has developed a number of resources to help members find and utilize clinically relevant literature to respond to both their clients’ needs and external demands for information from the scientific literature.

Research articles include the following section headings; Make sure your choice includes these sections.:

Look for this ICON:

EXAMINE THE ARTICLE FOR CONNECTIONS

The key to identifying an Evidence-based Practice article is to look for CONNECTIONS between the RESEARCH FINDINGS and the SPECIFIC RECOMMNEDATIONS FOR PRACTICE.
Quality EBP Research Articles are published in Peer-Reviewed Journals and provide the specific details of the research conducted (Methods) along with the implications of the finding for practice (Conclusions/Discussion).

Qualitative vs Quantitative Research Chart
Use this chart to help determine if a research article describes a qualitative or a quantitative research model.

Qualitative vs Quantitative Research (from University of Mary)
Use this link to see the defining characteristics of QUALITATIVE vs QUANTITATIVE research; with examples.
QUALITATIVE VERSUS QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Use the table at this link from Xavier University to compare Qualitative vs Quantitative research.
5 Types of QUALITATIVE Measures (from Measuring U)

How to Read a Research Paper
This article from AOTA by Helen Cohen provides a section by section walk-through of scholarly research articles with suggestions for critical reading and analysis.