A nurse is evaluating an economic analysis paper. In critiquing the analysis, the nurse should note whether it (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. considers from whose viewpoint the analysis is being considered.
b. demonstrates that the interventions discussed are clinically effective.
c. determines whether the analysis was based on a clearly defined question.
d. includes a description of the type of analysis performed.
e. evaluates interventions that can be performed in all practice settings.

Answer 1

A, B, C, D
Determining the viewpoint from which the analysis is written can give information as to possible biases.
An analysis of interventions that are not all effective produces a skewed report.
To be useful, there has to be a defined and clear clinical question that drove the analysis.
To fully critique an analysis, the nurse needs to know the type of analysis performed as well as its appropriateness to this study.
To be valid, the interventions have to be sensible and workable in the specific practice setting. Comparing interventions that don't work across all practice settings would not give the person reading the report useful information about the quality of the report.