This assessment introduces you to Critical Appraisal. Critical appraisal is a systematic process used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a research project. It allows the reader to assess the reliability and validity of the research findings and is vital to evidence based practice. There are numerous critical appraisal ‘tools’ available online to assist you in this process.
Your Tasks: You are required to perform a literature search based on one of the following topics.
You must locate a minimum of 5 journal articles (excluding systematic reviews) and provide a critical appraisal of 2 using the critical appraisal tools available online at http://www.unisa.edu.au/cahe/resources/cat/default.asp
(NB You may need to use 2 different tools if you have 2 different types of studies)
1. Manual toothbrushes versus power toothbrushes
2. The effectiveness of smoking cessation advice given by dental professionals
3. The impact of improved oral hygiene on diabetes patients
4. Is water fluoridation the best population health approach to caries prevention?
Please use the following headings
Introduction, Literature Search(list your 5 journal articles here in APA format), Critical Appraisal1, Critical Appraisal 2, Conclusion?