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Critical appraisal on Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis <name> <institution> Introduction. Diabetes is the condition that affects individuals where they develop either increased blood glucose in their bodies due to the inability of their bodies to control this situation. Mainly it is due to the reduced insulin production by their pancreases and this can lead to the development of significant opportunistic conditions affecting them negatively (Association. 2010). It Is argued that what finally kill patients with diabetes is not the conditions but rather the opportunistic diseases that arise from the situation. This article involves the critical analysis of research articles titled “Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers” on one of the conditions developed by diabetic patients diabetic foot ulcers. The article is authored by Aristomenis Kossioris and T. Karousi and appeared cases of aggravated DFU that might lead to amputation. References BIBLIOGRAPHY Alzahrani H. A. & Sehlo M. (2013). The impact of religiousconnectedness on health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. J Relig Health 840-850. Association. A. D. (2010). Standards of medical care in diabetes—2010. Diabetes care 33(Supplement 1) S11-S61. Kossioris A. & Karousi T. (2015). Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Health Science Journal. Sanjari M. Safari S. Shokoohi M. Safizade H. & Rashidinezhad H. (2011). A cross-sectional study in Kerman Iran on the effect of diabetic foot ulcer on health-related quality of life. Int J Low Extrem Wounds 200-206. Yekta Z. Pourali R. & Ghasemi-rad M. (2011). Comparison of demographic and clinical characteristics influencing health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and those without foot ulcers. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 4: 393–399. [...]
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The purpose of this Assignment is to critically appraise a published review of the literature, correctly identify the level of evidence of a systematic review and meta analysis on the evidence hierarchy, and to critique the important aspects of published literature review. Directions: Review the Diabetic Systematic Review Write a brief scholarly paper using APA format. Your paper should include the following: A cover page in APA format An introductory paragraph which includes the title of the article you chose to discuss with brief discussion of the objectives of your paper. The body of the paper should include a summary and critique/appraisal of the article with a discussion of data bases used to search for the articles in the review, timeliness of the review and the articles (i.e. are they current), what types of articles are mainly included in the review (primary or secondary sources, etc), and identification of the level of evidence of the article you are reviewing with rationale for your choice. The evidence hierarchy is found on page 24 of your textbook. Use this to help you identify the level of evidence. A summary paragraph (conclusion) to discuss how this article contributes to the body of nursing knowledge and supports evidence for clinical practice. Paper should be 5-6 pages in length including cover page and reference page. When you paraphrase from the article or from your textbook you must include an in text citation. Provide 4-5 scholarly references (you can include your textbook).
Subject Area: Nursing
Document Type: Annotated Bibliography
