title: Quality Appraisal: Part II.
abstract: Quality appraisal is an essential step in the evidence-based practice process. This column focuses on evaluating the quality of the individual study and its applicability to practice.
authors.forename: Deborah A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Raines
mesh_terms: D000068598:Data Accuracy; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009359:Neonatology / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012106:Research / Q000592:standards*