Almutairi Rawan, Alsarraf Ahmad, Alkandari Danah, Ashkanani Hasan, Albazali Abeer
Dermatology, Farwaniya Hospital, Farwaniya, KWT.
Cureus. 2024 May 4;16(5):e59658. doi: 10.7759/cureus.59658. eCollection 2024 May.
Critical appraisal is a crucial step in evidence-based practice, enabling researchers to evaluate the credibility and applicability of research findings. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to cultivate critical appraisal skills to assess the trustworthiness and value of available evidence. This process involves scrutinizing key components of a research publication, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the study, and assessing its relevance to a specific context. It is essential for researchers to become familiar with the core elements of a research article and utilize key questions and guidelines to rigorously assess a study. This paper aims to provide an overview of the critical appraisal process. By understanding the main points of critical appraisal, researchers can assess the quality, relevance, and reliability of articles, thereby enhancing the validity of their findings and decision-making processes.
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