Evaluating Quantitative Evidence Discussion

Question

Consider a focused PICOT-style question of interest to you, relative to your professional field or setting. Please include this question in your discussion. Locate and post an article from the literature that provides quantitative evidence to address this question. Please answer each of the following questions in your initial post:
Are the study results valid? Discuss any bias evident in this study.
What are the results? Focus on the reliability of the study and instruments.
Will the results help me in caring for my patients (or clients or staff)? Please explain.


For this discussion:

Initial post: 300 words
References required: 1

PICOT question - article must be peer reviewed

Question Type:

Intervention

P: Adults with severe and recurrent depression

I: Psychotherapy

C: Abilify (antidepressant)

O: Decrease of depression symptoms

T: A year
Question: In adults with severe and recurrent symptoms of depression, is psychotherapy more effective than Abilify to reduce depression symptoms within a year?


Rubric
M5 Evaluating Quantitative Evidence Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledge of the subject matter
15 to >13.48 pts
A
Initial post brings forth new or expanded ideas that reflect high-level critical thinking on the topic and demonstrate practical application.
13.48 to >11.98 pts
B
Initial post illustrates good knowledge of the topic, but includes limited application or expansion on ideas.
11.98 to >10.48 pts
C
Initial post illustrates basic knowledge of the topic without applying or expanding ideas.
10.48 to >0 pts
F
Initial post displays only a minimal grasp of the concepts covered. Does not expand upon the central concepts.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of research
15 to >13.48 pts
A
Initial post applies research to support and extend all ideas, and includes proper citations.
13.48 to >11.98 pts
B
Initial post applies some research to support and extend ideas, and includes some citations.
11.98 to >10.48 pts
C
Initial post includes minimal research to support ideas, and fails to provide citations.
10.48 to >0 pts
F
Initial post lacks supporting research.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse to others
15 to >13.48 pts
A
Responses clearly support or refute the initial postings and further the discussion with critical analysis.
13.48 to >11.98 pts
B
Responses support or refute initial postings with adequate discussion, but critical analysis to further the discussion is limited.
11.98 to >10.48 pts
C
Responses support or refute the initial postings with limited discussion and without furthering the discussion through critical analysis.
10.48 to >0 pts
F
Does not refer to the posting directly, or simply agrees or disagrees without explanation.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, punctuation, spelling
15 to >13.48 pts
A
Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling were used throughout the discussion posts.
13.48 to >11.98 pts
B
Discussion posts contained a few minor errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
11.98 to >10.48 pts
C
Discussion posts contained several errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling.
10.48 to >0 pts
F
Discussion posts contain substantial errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeliness
7.5 to >6.74 pts
A
Initial posting completed by Wednesday and response to others posted by Sunday.
6.74 to >5.99 pts
B
Initial posting completed by Thursday and response to others posted by Sunday.
5.99 to >5.24 pts
C
Initial posting completed after Thursday OR response to others posted after Sunday.
5.24 to >0 pts
F
Initial posting after Thursday AND response to others posted after Sunday.
7.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength of posts
7.5 to >6.74 pts
A
Length requirements for the initial post and response post were met.
6.74 to >5.99 pts
B
Length requirements were met for the initial post, but not for response post.
5.99 to >5.24 pts
C
Length requirements were not met for the initial post, but they were for the response post.
5.24 to >0 pts
F
Length requirements for discussion posts were not met.
7.5 pts
Total Points: 75