The article "Evidence-Based Practice Step by Step: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence: Part I" provides a critical appraisal guide for appraising quantitative studies. Select one quantitative study...

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
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Evidence based practice uses best research proven assessments and treatments in our day to day service deliveries. It requires each clinician to undertake research literature and use it as a part of their decision making.
Please find below the answers to the questions asked while performing evidence based practice on the referred research paper.
Question 1:
Why was the study done? Was there a clear explanation of the purpose of the study and, if so, what was it?
Answer:
The evaluation in information systems is important due to the rapid implementation of IT in healthcare, hence investment in IT became significant and to guarantee the effectiveness, evaluation was crucial and that is why the study was conducted.
The study focused on quantitatively analyzing the impact of computerized hospital information system on nurse's clinical work, analyzing the nurse's perception on the implications of the computerized information system and on the use of an integrated electronic patient record. It demonstrated the potential of realistic evaluation as an adequate approach for IT system evaluation.
This study redressed a few problems that revolve around...