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Question: Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Sources are not required; however, if sources are used make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay and complete a reference page. The cover page is required. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Utilize the databases identified in the text to locate an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline, related to your topic identified in Module 1. Perform a rapid critical appraisal of the Evidence-Based Guideline by answering the following questions in APA format. All questions should be answered in detail and explanations offered according to guideline content when applicable.

• Who were the guideline developers?

• Were the developers of the guideline representative of key stakeholders in this specialty (inter-disciplinary)?

• Who funded the guideline development?

• Were any of the guideline developers funded researchers of the reviewed studies?

• Did the team have a valid development strategy?

• Was an explicit (how decisions were made), sensible, and impartial process used to identify, select, and combine evidence?

• Did its developers carry out comprehensive, reproducible literature review within the past 12 months of its publication/revision?

• Were all important options and outcomes considered?

• Is each recommendation in the guideline tagged by the level/strength of evidence upon which it is based and linked to the scientific evidence?

• Do the guidelines make explicit recommendations (reflecting value judgments about the outcomes)?

• Has the guideline been subjected to peer review and testing?

• Is the intent of use provided (i.e. national, regional, local)?

• Are the recommendations clinically relevant?

• Will the recommendations help me in caring for my patients?

• Are the recommendations practical/feasible? Are resources (people and equipment) available?

• Are the recommendations a major variation from current practice? Can the outcomes be measured through standard care?