NR449 Evidence-Based Practice RUA: Analyzing Published Research Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research (POs 4 and 8)
Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8)

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 120 points

Preparing the assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your
The paper will include the following:
1. Clinical Question (10 points/8%)
  1. Describe the problem: What is the focus of your group’s work?
  2. Significance of problem: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional
  3. Purpose of the paper: What will your paper do or describe?

***Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of this paper is different. You can use your paper 1 for items 1 & 2 above, including any faculty suggestions for improvement provided as feedback.

Use Evidence Matrix Table Template: Data Summary – (50 points/42%)

Categorize items in the Evidence Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article.

References (recent publication within the last 5 years)
Purpose/Hypothesis/Study Question(s)
Variables: Independent (I) and Dependent (D)
Study Design
Sample Size and Selection
Data Collection Methods
Major Findings (Evidence)

Description of Findings (50 points/42%)

Describe the data in the Evidence Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article.

Compare and contrast variables within each
What are the study design and procedures used in each study; qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method study, levels of confidence in each study, ?
Participant demographics and
Instruments used, including reliability and
How do the research findings provide evidence to support your clinical problem, or what further evidence is needed to answer your question?
Next steps: Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s

Conclusion (5 points/4%)

Review major findings in a summary paragraph.

Evidence to address your clinical
Make a connection back to all the included
Wrap up the assignment and give the reader something to think

APA Format (5 points/4%)
1. Correct grammar and spelling
2. Include a title and reference page
3. Use of headings for each section:
  - Problem
  - Synthesis of the Literature
    - Variables
    - Methods
    - Participants
    - Instruments
    - Implications for Future Work

Conclusion
Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines
Include at least two (2) scholarly, current (within 5 years) primary sources other than the textbook
3-4 pages in length, excluding appendices, title, and reference pages

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Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned.

Grading Rubric Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.

Assignment Section and Required Criteria (Points possible/% of total points available)	Highest Level of Performance	High Level of Performance	Satisfactory Level of Performance	Unsatisfactory Level of Performance	Section not present in paper
Clinical Question (10 points/8%)	10 points	9 points	8 points	3 points	0 points
Required criteria 1. Describe the problem: What is the focus of your group’s work? 2. Significance of problem: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations. 3. Purpose of the paper: What will your paper do or describe?	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	Present, yet includes no required criteria.	No requirements for this section presented.
Evidence Matrix Table: Data Summary (Appendix A) (50 points/42%)	50 points	43 points	38 points	19 points	0 points
Required criteria Categorize items in the Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article. 1. References (recent publication within the last 5 years) 2. Purpose/Hypothesis/Study Question(s) 3. Variables: Independent (I) and Dependent (D) 4. Study Design 5. Sample Size and Selection 6. Data Collection Methods 7. Major Findings (Evidence)	Includes 7 requirements for section.	Includes 6 requirements for section.	Includes 5 requirements for section.	Includes 4 or less requirements for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Description of Findings (50 points/42%)	50 points	43 points	38 points	19 points	0 points
Required criteria Describe the data in the Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article. 1. Compare and contrast variables within each study. 2. What are the study design and procedures used in each study; qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method study, levels of confidence in each study, etc.? 3. Participant demographics and information.	Includes 6 requirements for section.	Includes 5 requirements for section.	Includes 4 requirements for section.	Includes 3 or less requirements for section.	No requirements for this section presented.

Assignment Section and Required Criteria (Points possible/% of total points available)	Highest Level of Performance	High Level of Performance	Satisfactory Level of Performance	Unsatisfactory Level of Performance	Section not present in paper
4. Instruments used, including reliability and validity. 5. How do the research findings provide evidence to support your clinical problem, or what further evidence is needed to answer your question? 6. Next steps: Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
Conclusion (5 points/4%)	5 points	4 points	3 points	2 points	0 points
Required criteria Review major findings in a summary paragraph. 1. Evidence to address your clinical problem. 2. Make a connection back to all the included sections. 3. Wrap up the assignment and give the reader something to think about.	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	Present, yet includes no required criteria.	No requirements for this section presented.
APA Format (5 points/4%)	5 points	4 points	3 points	2 points	0 points
Required criteria 1. Correct grammar and spelling 2. Include a title and reference page 3. Use of headings for each section: o Problem o Synthesis of the Literature § Variables § Methods § Participants § Instruments § Implications for Future Work 4. Conclusion 5. Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines 6. Includes at least two (2) scholarly, current (within 5 years) primary sources other than the textbook 7. 3-4 pages in length excluding appendices, title, and reference pages	Includes 7 requirements for section.	Includes 6 requirements for section.	Includes 5 requirements for section.	Includes 4 or less requirements for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Total Points Possible = 120 points

Appendix A

EVIDENCE MATRIX TABLE

Article	References	Purpose Hypothesis Study Question(s)	Variables Independent(I) Dependent(D)	Study Design	Sample Size & Selection	Data Collection Methods	Major Finding(s)
1	Smith, L. (2013). What	How do educational support	D-Dietary	Quantitative	N- 18	Focus Groups	Support and education
(SAMPLE	should I eat? A focus for	groups effect dietary modifications	modifications		Convenience		improved compliance with
ARTICLE)	those living with diabetes.	in patients with diabetes?	I-Education		sample-selected		dietary modifications.
	Journal of Nursing				from local support
	Education, 1(4), 111-112.				group in Pittsburgh,
					PA
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