Assignment:
Evidence-Based Practice Guideline
Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Sources are not required; however, if sources are used make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay and complete a reference page. The cover page is required. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Utilize the databases identified in the text to locate an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline, related to your topic identified in Module 1. Perform a rapid critical appraisal of the Evidence-Based Guideline by answering the following questions in APA format. All questions should be answered in detail and explanations offered according to guideline content when applicable.

Who were the guideline developers?
Were the developers of the guideline representative of key stakeholders in this specialty (inter-disciplinary)?
Who funded the guideline development?  
Were      any of the guideline developers funded researchers of the reviewed      studies?
Did      the team have a valid development strategy?
Was an      explicit (how decisions were made), sensible, and impartial process used      to identify, select, and combine evidence?
Did      its developers carry out comprehensive, reproducible literature review      within the past 12 months of its publication/revision?
Were      all important options and outcomes considered?
Is      each recommendation in the guideline tagged by the level/strength of      evidence upon which it is based and linked to the scientific evidence?
Do the      guidelines make explicit recommendations (reflecting value judgments about      the outcomes)?
Has      the guideline been subjected to peer review and testing?
Is the      intent of use provided (i.e. national, regional, local)?
Are      the recommendations clinically relevant?
Will      the recommendations help me in caring for my patients?
Are      the recommendations practical/feasible? Are resources (people and      equipment) available?
Are      the recommendations a major variation from current practice? Can the      outcomes be measured through standard care?

Be sure to include the database from which the guideline was obtained and please submit a copy of the guideline with your paper.
Your APA formatted paper fully answer each question in complete sentences.
Assignment Expectations:
Length: Clearly and fully answer all questions; include database; attach a copy of the guideline
Structure: Include a title page and reference page (if sources were used) in APA format. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. No minimum sources are required for this assignment; if sources are used APA format is required.