NATURAL SCIENCE GURU ONLY-ASSIGNMENT 3

Use "Roddy and Ganz Worksheets" to complete an assessment of the research studies: "Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: A New System to Better Determine True Strength of Recommendation" (Roddy et al.) and "ICU Nurses' Oral-Care Practices and the Current Best Evidence" (Ganz et al.).

Complete the worksheet attached below.

In a paper (1,000-1,250 words), analyze and support whether you believe that the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.

Roddy Analysis Worksheet

Using the worksheet below, complete an assessment of the following article.

Roddy, E., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., Arden, N. K., Barlow, J., Birrell, F., et al. (2006). Evidence-based clinical guidelines: A new system to better determine true strength of recommendation. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 12(3), 347-352. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=20870724&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Ganz Analysis Worksheet

Using the worksheet below, complete an assessment of the following article.

Ganz, F., Fink, N., Raanan, O., Asher, M., Bruttin, M., Nun, M., et al. (2009). ICU nurses' oral-care practices and the current best evidence. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 41(2), 132-138.  Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/pqdweb?did=1780947491&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=48377&RQT=309&VName=PQD