Nursing Research Assignment

INTRODUCTION

There are many sources of information available on the web and in journals relating to the nursing discipline. Therefore, it is of pivotal importance to understand the basic tenets of critical appraisal of research for its use in interprofessional healthcare practices. The aim of evidence-based practice (EBP) is to employ a three-pronged approach, blending the best available research evidence, patient values and preferences, and clinical expertise.

In this task, you will critique two primary research evidence sources. You will select one quantitative and one qualitative peer-reviewed journal article on a healthcare topic of interest.

REQUIREMENTS

Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.

You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.

Note: Research evidence must not be more than five years old.

Note: Upload a copy of the full text of the articles with your submission.

Note: You may use the same topic and research articles on both Task 1: Analyzing Research Articles and Task 2: Evidence-Based Practice Change.

A. Evaluate a primary, quantitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications by doing the following:

Note: You may select an article focusing on a healthcare topic of your choice or an article focusing on one of the following topics: falls and fall prevention, pain management in children, opioid abuse, hepatitis C, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or hand hygiene and infections in hospitals.

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1. Describe how the researcher addresses the following four areas in the selected journal article:

background or introduction (e.g., the purpose of the study)
review of the literature (e.g., research used to support the study)
data analysis (e.g., how the researcher analyzed the data)
methodology (e.g., research type and sampling methods)

2. Evaluate whether the evidence presented in each of the four areas of the journal article from part A1 supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

3. Explain how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher, using specific information from the journal article from part A.

4. Describe one strength and one limitation of the study.

5. Describe how the evidence from the article in part A informs current nursing practices.

B. Evaluate a primary, qualitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications by doing the following:

Note: You may select an article focusing on a healthcare topic of your choice or an article focusing on one of the following topics: falls and fall prevention, pain management in children, opioid abuse, hepatitis C, catheter associated urinary tract infections, or hand hygiene and infections in hospitals. You may use the same topic that was used in part A.

1. Describe how the researcher addresses the following four areas in the selected journal article:

2. Evaluate whether the evidence presented in each of the four areas of the journal article from part B1 supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

3. Explain how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher, using specific information from the journal article from part B.

4. Identify one strength and one limitation of the study.

5. Describe how the evidence from the article in part B informs current nursing practices.

C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

RUBRIC

A1: A1. QUANTITATIVE: ARTICLE AREAS

NOT EVIDENT

An article is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

Does not identify a primary, quantitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. The description does not address all of the given points, or the description of any point is not supported by the article.

COMPETENT

Identifies a primary, quantitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. Evaluates the article by doing the following: The description addresses all 4 of the given points, and the description of each point is supported by the article.

A2: QUANTITATIVE: CRITIQUE OF EVIDENCE

NOT EVIDENT

An evaluation of evidence is not provided for each area of the journal article from part A1.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The evaluation of evidence presented for any area of the journal article from part A1 does not logically show whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

COMPETENT

The evaluation of evidence presented for each area of the journal article from part A1 logically shows whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research. Nursing Research Assignment

A3: QUANTITATIVE: PROTECTION AND CONSIDERATIONS

NOT EVIDENT

An explanation of how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation does not use specific information from the journal article from part A to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

COMPETENT

The explanation uses specific information from the journal article from part A to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

A4: QUANTITATIVE: STRENGTH AND LIMITATION

NOT EVIDENT

A submission is not provided, or the submission does not identify 1 strength or 1 limitation of the study.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission is missing relevant information about the 1 identified strength or the 1 identified limitation of the study.

COMPETENT

The submission provides relevant information about the 1 identified strength and the 1 identified limitation of the study.

A5: QUANTITATIVE: EVIDENCE APPLICATION

NOT EVIDENT

A submission is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission does not describe how the evidence from the article in part A informs current nursing practices. Or the description is not supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

COMPETENT

The submission accurately describes how the evidence from the article in part A informs current nursing practices. The description is supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

B1: QUALITATIVE: ARTICLE AREAS

NOT EVIDENT

An article is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

Does not identify a primary, qualitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. The description does not address all of the given points, or the description of any point is not supported by the article.

COMPETENT

Identifies a primary, qualitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. Evaluates the article by doing the following: The description addresses all 4 of the given points, and the description of each point is supported by the article.

B2: QUALITATIVE: CRITIQUE OF EVIDENCE

NOT EVIDENT

An evaluation of evidence is not provided for each area of the journal article from part B1.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The evaluation of evidence presented for any area of the journal article from part B1 does not logically show whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

COMPETENT

The evaluation of evidence presented for each area of the journal article from part B1 logically shows whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research. Nursing Research Assignment

B3: QUALITATIVE: PROTECTION AND CONSIDERATIONS

NOT EVIDENT

An explanation of how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation does not use specific information from the journal article from part B to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

COMPETENT

The explanation uses specific information from the journal article from part B to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

B4: QUALITATIVE: STRENGTH AND LIMITATION

NOT EVIDENT

A submission is not provided, or the submission does not identify 1 strength or 1 limitation of the study.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission is missing relevant information about the 1 identified strength or the 1 identified limitation of the study. Nursing Research Assignment

COMPETENT

The submission provides relevant information about the 1 identified strength and the 1 identified limitation of the study.

B5: QUALITATIVE: EVIDENCE APPLICATION

NOT EVIDENT

A submission is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission does not describe how the evidence from the article in part B informs current nursing practices. Or the description is not supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

COMPETENT

The submission describes how the evidence from the article in part B informs current nursing practices. The description is supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

C.:APA SOURCES

NOT EVIDENT

The submission does not include in-text citations and references according to APA style for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized but does not demonstrate a consistent application of APA style.

COMPETENT

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.

D.:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

NOT EVIDENT

Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.

COMPETENT

Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.

INTRODUCTION

In this task, you will identify a healthcare problem and develop a PICO question that can be answered using evidence. You will identify a single intervention and then search for five research articles and two non-research articles that support that change practice.

REQUIREMENTS

A. Write a summary of the significance and background of a healthcare problem by doing the following:

1. Describe a healthcare problem that can be used to develop a PICO question.

Note: You may use the same topic and the same research articles that were used in Task 1 provided they support the proposed intervention. Or you may choose a different topic and select articles focusing on one of the following topics: falls and fall prevention, pain management in children, opioid abuse, hepatitis C, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and hand hygiene and infections in hospitals.

2. Explain the significance of the problem from part A1.

3. Describe the current healthcare practices related to the problem from part A1.

4. Discuss how the problem affects the organization and patients’ cultural background (i.e., values, health behavior, and preferences).

B. Complete a literature review by searching for a total of seven articles consisting of five research articles and two non-research articles related to the healthcare problem from part A1, and describe the search strategy you used to conduct the literature review by doing the following:

1. Discuss two research evidence sources and two nonresearch evidence sources that you considered.

Note: Please do not use the same primary author for more than two articles. Articles must not be more than five years old.

C. Use your research articles to develop a PICO (patient/population, intervention/indicator, comparison/control, and outcome) question based on the topic.

D. Complete the attached “Evidence Matrix,” using the five research evidence sources from scholarly journal sources you located during the literature review in part B. For each article, address the following points:

Note: You may submit your completed matrix as a separate attachment to the task, or you may include the matrix within your paper, aligned to APA formatting standards. Nursing Research Assignment

Note: Upload a copy of the full text of the articles with your submission.

• author, journal name, and year of publication

• research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed design, systematic review)

• sample size (e.g., numbers of study participants, number of articles, number of control group participants)

• outcome variables measured (e.g., identify what the research is measuring)

• quality (using the following scale: A, B, C)

• results/author’s conclusions (e.g., briefly summarize the outcome)

E. Recommend a practice change that addresses the PICO question, using the evidence collected in the attached “Evidence Matrix.” You must use all five research articles from the “Evidence Matrix” attachment to support this recommendation via in-text citations.

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F. Describe a process for implementing the practice change from part E in which you do the following:

1. Explain how you would involve three key stakeholders in the decision to implement the recommendation from part E.

2. Describe two specific barriers you may encounter when implementing the practice change from part E in the nursing practice setting.

3. Identify two strategies that could be used to overcome the barriers described in part F2.

4. Identify one indicator to measure the outcome (the O in PICO question) of the recommended change practice from part E.

G. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

H. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission. Nursing Research Assignment

RUBRIC

A1: HEALTHCARE PROBLEMS

NOT EVIDENT

A description of a healthcare problem is not provided.?

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The described healthcare problem does not contain enough detail that it can be used to develop a PICO question. The described healthcare problem is not one that is currently prioritized in healthcare organizations.

COMPETENT

The described healthcare problem contains enough detail that it can be used to develop a PICO question. The described healthcare problem is one that is currently prioritized in healthcare organizations.

A2: SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM

NOT EVIDENT

An explanation is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation does not address the significance of the problem described in part A1.

COMPETENT

The explanation thoroughly addresses the significance of the problem described in part A1.” The explanation contains enough detail to address the significance of the problem described in part A1. Nursing Research Assignment

A3: CURRENT PRACTICE

NOT EVIDENT

A description is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The description does not incorporate specific examples of the current healthcare practices related to the described problem from part A1.

COMPETENT

The description incorporates specific examples of the current healthcare practices related to the described problem from part A1.

A4:IMPACT ON BACKGROUND

NOT EVIDENT

A discussion is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The discussion incorporates how the problem affects the organization and patient’s cultural background, but specific details or examples related to the problem are not provided.

COMPETENT

The discussion incorporates specific details of how the problem affects the organization and specific examples of how the problem impacts the patient’s cultural background.

B1: EVIDENCE SOURCES

NOT EVIDENT

A discussion of 2 research evidence sources and 2 nonresearch evidence sources is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The discussion of 2 research evidence sources and 2 nonresearch evidence sources does not convey a level of understanding in relation to appropriate scholarly and secular sources.

COMPETENT

The discussion of 2 research evidence sources and 2 nonresearch evidence sources conveys a level of understanding in relation to appropriate scholarly and secular sources.

C: PICO QUESTION

NOT EVIDENT

The question is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The developed question does not include all elements of PICO (patient/population, intervention/indicator, comparison/control, and outcome), is not based on the topic, or does not use research from part B.

COMPETENT

The developed question includes all elements of PICO (patient/population, intervention/indicator, comparison/control, and outcome), is based on the topic and uses research from part B. Nursing Research Assignment

D: EVIDENCE MATRIX

NOT EVIDENT

The attachment is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The “Evidence Matrix” attachment does not include the 5 sources from part B, or the sources are from scholarly journals or are not located in major medical databases. The given points are not all accurately or logically addressed for each source.

COMPETENT

The “Evidence Matrix” attachment includes the 5 sources from part B, and the scholarly journal sources are located in major medical databases. All of the given points are accurately or logically addressed for each source.

E:RECOMMENDED PRACTICE CHANGE

NOT EVIDENT

A practice change is not recommended.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The recommended practice change is not a logical outcome of the PICO question or is not supported by the evidence collected in the “Evidence Matrix” attachment. Fewer than 5 research articles from the “Evidence Matrix” attachment are used via in-text citations to support the recommendation.

COMPETENT

The recommended practice change is an logical outcome of the PICO question and is supported by the evidence collected in the “Evidence Matrix” attachment. All 5 research articles from the “Evidence Matrix” attachment are used via in-text citations to support the recommendation.

F1 :KEY STAKEHOLDERS

NOT EVIDENT

An explanation is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation does not show an effective way for 3 key stakeholders to be involved in the decision to implement the recommendation from part E.

COMPETENT

The explanation shows an effective way for 3 key stakeholders to be involved in the decision to implement the recommendation from part E.

F2:BARRIERS

NOT EVIDENT

A description is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The description does not address 2 plausible barriers that may be encountered when implementing the practice change from part E in a nursing practice setting.

COMPETENT

The description addresses 2 plausible barriers that may be encountered when implementing the practice change from part E in a nursing practice setting.

F3: STRATEGIES FOR BARRIERS

NOT EVIDENT

2 strategies are not identified.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

2 strategies are identified, but both of the identified strategies could not be used to overcome the barriers described in part F2.

COMPETENT

2 strategies that could be used to overcome the barriers described in part F2 are identified.

F4: INDICATOR TO MEASURE OUTCOME

NOT EVIDENT

An indicator is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

1 indicator is identified, but the identified indicator would not measure the outcome of the recommended practice change from part E.

COMPETENT

The 1 identified indicator would measure the outcome of the recommended practice change from part E.

G:APA SOURCES

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NOT EVIDENT

The submission does not include in-text citations and references according to APA style for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized but does not demonstrate a consistent application of APA style.

COMPETENT

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.

H: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

NOT EVIDENT

Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.

COMPETENT

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Evidence Matrix.docx