Reading research: a review of a research critical appraisal workshop

Evidence-based practice requires that nurses possess the skills to critically evaluate and apply research findings. Unfortunately, many nurses have had no formal training in research appraisal. A five-hour workshop was offered to nurses working within nephrology settings, to assist nurses to develop research appraisal skills. This article provides an outline of the workshop agenda and reviews the session evaluations made by participants and group facilitators. Based upon the feedback from the five-hour workshop, a model for a future research appraisal workshop is presented.