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| Manuscript validates the body of knowledge |
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| Manuscript builds on prior research |
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| Title: |
| The title clearly states the purpose of the article |
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| Abstract: |
| The abstract concisely summarizes the review |
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| The abstract contains a summary of the study's purpose, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion |
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| Introduction: |
| The introduction clearly describes the purpose of the manuscript |
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| The introduction states the problem or need |
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| The introduction presents relevance to practice |
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| The introduction presents relevant background material |
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| Review of Literature: |
| The review presents research question(s) |
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| The review incorporates previously published work to address key points of the manuscript |
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| The review provides an historical perspective of the topic |
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| The review includes key aspects of the topic |
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| The review provides definitions |
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| The review states assumptions |
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| Method: |
| Discusses literature search strategies including databases used and MeSH terms |
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| Includes rationale for inclusion and exclusion criteria |
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| Includes level of detail required to replicate study |
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| Discussion/Conclusion: |
| The discussion incorporates previously published work to support conclusions |
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| The discussion presents content strengths and limitations in an unbiased manner |
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| The discussion provides a thorough analysis of the literature |
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| The discussion addresses implications of the results for evidence-based practice |
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| The conclusions are supported by information presented in the manuscript |
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| Figures and Tables: |
| Includes figures and tables of sufficient quality |
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| Includes a sufficient number of figures and illustrations |
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| Style: |
| Manuscript is organized and has logical flow |
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| Manuscript uses appropriate and current terminology |
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| Manuscript uses appropriate headings |
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| Manuscript is free of redundancy |
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| Follows AMA writing guidelines |
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| References: |
| References are timely or historically significant |
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| References appropriately support the material presented |
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| References are sufficient |
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| References are correctly cited in the text and reference list |
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