Table 1 Sample rubric: formulating a Clinical Question
From: Effectiveness of a short-course in improving knowledge and skills on evidence-based practice
Patient | Intervention/Exposure | Comparison | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent (3 points) | > 1 appropriate descriptor | Specific Intervention | Specific intervention | Objective, patient-oriented |
Strong (2 points) | 1 appropriate descriptor | Type of intervention | Type of intervention | Surrogate marker |
Limited (1 point) | Descriptor lacking specificity | Intervention | Comparison | Non-specific outcome |
Not evident (0 points) | None of above | None of above | None of above | None of above |