Evaluating the Effectiveness of Clinical Interventions: An Evidence Summary for Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare

This assignment is part of an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) unit and requires the creation of a structured evidence summary focused on a specific clinical problem. The task involves developing a clear PICOT-formatted review question, conducting a systematic literature search, selecting four relevant peer-reviewed studies, and synthesising their findings into a concise report.

The student is expected to complete the following components:

1. A comprehensive overview of the clinical issue, highlighting its significance in healthcare using current evidence and statistics.
2. A clearly defined review question using the PICOT framework.
3. A table outlining inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study selection.
4. An evidence table summarising the methodology, participants, interventions, comparisons, and outcomes of the four selected studies.
5. A synthesis of the findings organised by key themes (e.g., effectiveness, safety, cost-effectiveness).
6. A section outlining the implications for clinical practice, policy, and future research.
7. A properly formatted APA 7 reference list and an appendix with abstracts or screenshots of the selected articles.

The goal of the assignment is to demonstrate skills in evaluating and applying research evidence to inform clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes.