NUR 550 Evidence Based Nursing Research

Critical appraisal is integral to the process of Evidence Based Practice. Critical appraisal aims to identify potential threats to the validity of the research findings from the literature and provide consumers of research evidence the opportunity to make informed decisions about the quality of research evidence. 1) For this assignment you will choose one critical appraisal tool, to appraise two articles from your literature review. I have attached literature review essays

 

"Does implementation of proper community recreation activity and changing in exercise and diet helps in losing weight in three months?"

Quist et al. (2017) researched if leisure-time exercise and active commuting can help obese women lose weight. A total of 130 young, overweight individuals (including both women and men) who lead a sedentary lifestyle and displays physical inactivity were included in the study. According to the research, aerobic exercise is usually suggested to maintain healthy fat and help an obese condition. The study's findings revealed that 90 and 95 people tested after 6 and 3 months, respectively, and that fat mass was lowered after each month. The authors concluded that six months of active transportation and leisure-time exercise resulted in significant fat reduction. However, fat loss was more extensive with vigorous than moderate-intensity activity. In the management of overweight and obesity, active commuting provides a viable substitute to free time activity. The exercise intervention was shown to be beneficial in maintaining an appropriate balance of moderate and strenuous activity. Active transportation is also viewed as a leisure activity that is beneficial in managing obesity and overweight.

 

Cvetkovic et al. (2018) carried out to determine the effectiveness of physical training in obese adolescents. This study aimed to see how extracurricular football and high-intensity resistance training affected muscular fitness, overall health, and cardiovascular fitness in overweight and obese people. The study's findings revealed that while mass and strength and lean bodyweight rose in the leisurely football group, there was also development in the exercise group. There was a significant drop in combat training body mass and a smaller decrease in body fat in the leisure soccer group. As a result, in this situation, the study demonstrated that high-intensity circuit training and recreational football could assist youngsters in increasing physical activity and reducing fat muscle mass. 

Blond et al., (2018) The focus of the research was to see how a 6-month active commute to work, or leisure-time exercise routine affected cardiorespiratory wellness, insulin sensitivity, and intra-abdominal fat. A total of 188 physically inactive, healthful females and males (20-45 years old) with overweight or class 1 obesity were enlisted in the study. One hundred people completed follow-up testing. The exercise program was for five days per week, with a weekly energy expenditure of 1600 kcal for women and 2100 kcal for males. Testing was done at three different times: at the start, three months later, and six months later. When comparing the study results at six months, it was discovered that peripheral insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health had enhanced in all exercise groups. Both strenuous and moderate exercise were observed to reduce belly fat and bulk, suggesting that leisure-time exercise is helpful in weight management.