Research in Nursing

Evidence-Based Practice Project
Title
Name
NSG 415 Nursing Research
Date

Abstract
• Abstract (10% of paper grade, approximately 1 page – single space is acceptable )
o Clearly and concisely identify purpose (to include issue and brief significance), process (PET Model), and outcome (decision made with brief rationale) in a 1 page with headings for each section (Should appear on a page of its own following the title page).

Background:

Purpose:

Method:

Results:

Conclusion:

Implications to Nursing:
Top: Repeat topic at top of the page – Not all caps. Center (bolded).
• Introduction/Practice Question (10% of paper grade, approximately 1 page)

Define the Problem (~one paragraph): Present the background information (chosen topic)
• Identify the specific practice issue to be addressed, include setting & population

Significance (~one paragraph): Introduce your proposed intervention
• Discuss the significance of the problem

Purpose/PICO(~one paragraph): Purpose statement and your PICO question
• Provide your purpose statement for the paper
• State your EBP question using the PICO mnemonic

Synthesis of Evidence
• (20% of paper grade, approximately 3-5 pages)

Selection of the Articles (Level 2 heading): approximately 2 pages
Provide an overview of the literature search process. Describe your method of literature review, and take 2 to 3 sentences to describe what search engines and what keys words you used. Also briefly note how you narrowed down your selected research study articles. You should select articles no older than 5 years.
Statement such as: Table 1 reports the summary of the selected literature. Use at least 7 articles within your table.
Report the evidence hierarchy by Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt. i.e. The evidence hierarchy of each article were analyzed. Using the Rating System for Hierarchy of Evidence provided by Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (as cited in Schmidt & Brown, 2019), xx article was a Level III, xx were Level V, and xx was Level VI.
Article Critiques (Level 2 heading) – approximately 2 pages
Critique the body of research on the topic as a whole: describe the methodological strengths and limitations of the current research. Be sure to include specific examples from all seven articles with in-text citations in this section.
Do you see any problems or shortcomings in the methods?
Do you see any strengths of the articles?
Are the results able to be generalized to other (clinical) settings?
Do their results have clinical (EBP) implications?
Provide the conclusion statement indicating the overall evaluation of the work. In some circumstances, recommendations for improvement on the work may be appropriate.

 
Translation- Fit and Feasibility
• (25% of paper grade, approximately 2 -3 pages)

Comparisons Describe the similarity/differences of the characteristics of the sample and environment to those of the population in the practice area for the proposed utilization project. Recommendations: you can combine with samples and environment

Samples.

Environment.
Ideal Recommendations
Stakeholders.
• Detail what stakeholders would need to be involved in this change of practice

Resources.
• Explain the amount of resources that would be needed to implement such a change in practice.

Translation Path Recommendation
• (25% of paper grade, approximately 2 -3 pages)

Rationale for Implementation or Need for Further Research

Rationale.
• Include rationale for your decision
Change Steps
o If determined appropriate for translation, create an action plan with the ‘change’ steps needed to implement the findings.
o If determined not appropriate for translation, describe your next steps for further research.
Conclusion sentences (paragraph) at the end of the paper

 
References
List all references cited in the text (APA format)- Need at least 10 sources total 
Table 1. Summary of Selected Literature with Level of Evidence Rating
Title Authors Purpose Methods Findings/ Conclusion Level of Evidence*

* Rating System for Hierarchy of Evidence provided by Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (as cited in Schmidt & Brown, 2015

Grading Rubric for the Final EBP Paper

Category
Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Possible Points

Abstract Exemplary; Clearly and concisely identifies purpose to include issue and brief significance, and the outcome of decision made with brief rationale; use of headings of background, purpose, methods, results, and conclusion, 1 page Proficient; Clearly identifies 2 of the 3: purpose to include issue and brief significance, and the outcome of decision made with brief rationale; no headings Incomplete; Clearly identifies 1 of the 3: purpose to include issue and brief significance, and the outcome of decision made with brief rationale; no headings Absent; Fails to include the abstract

3
Introduction/Practice Question
Exemplary; Purpose of the paper well developed and clearly stated; Clearly identified the specific issue to be addressed, include setting & population; Sound significance of the problem developed from concepts, theories and literature
Proficient; Purpose of the paper apparent but not developed sufficiently; Issue apparent but not described sufficiently, lacking specificity for setting &/or population; Significance relevant but limited development
Incomplete; Purpose of the paper poorly developed, not clear; Issue poorly described, lacking setting or population; Significance not developed, limited support for ideas Absent; Purpose of paper absent; issue not relevant to purpose of the paper, lacking both setting and population; Significance not relevant to issue, lacks support for ideas 3
Synthesis of Evidence
Exemplary; Conducted a thorough review of the research-based literature concerning the selected topic, 7 or more relevant research articles analyzed; Synthesized the summary of the research findings; Accurately and effectively critiqued the body of research, clearly identified and described the methodological strengths and limitations of the current research
Table included
Proficient; Conducted a good review of the research-based literature concerning the selected topic, 5-6 relevant research articles used; Summarized the major highlights of the research findings; Most of the research critique was accurate, lacked depth/insight into strengths and limitations of current research
Table not included
Incomplete; Conducted a fair review of the research-based literature concerning the selected topic, 4 relevant research articles used; Provided a limited summary of the research findings; Incomplete critique of the research findings, missed major strengths and limitations of current research
Absent; Conducted a poor review of the research-based literature concerning the selected topic, < 4 relevant research articles used; Major gaps in summary of research findings; Lacks critique of research findings, lacked strengths and limitations of current research 6   Category Excellent Good Fair Poor Points Earned Translation- Fit and Feasibility Exemplary; Synthesized and integrated the compare and contrast of the recommendation from review of research to current level of practice; Accurately identified stakeholders to involve and resources needed for change Proficient; Provided an accurate compare and contrast summary between the recommendation from review of research to current practice; Most of the identified stakeholders to involve and resources needed for change were accurate Incomplete; Provided a limited compare and contrast summary between the recommendation from review of research to current practice; Failed to identify several stakeholders to involve or resources needed for change Absent; Lacked a compare and contrast summary between the recommendation from review of research to current practice; Failed to identify stakeholders to involve and resources needed for change 7.5 Translation Path Recommend-ation Exemplary; Excellent evaluation of potential for implementation of research utilization project in practice; Decision and rationale relevant to review of research and comprehensive and in depth; Change steps needed and method of evaluation accurate and clearly described; Clear and logical conclusion Proficient; Good evaluation of potential for implementation of research utilization project in practice; Decision and rationale relevant to review of research, lacks depth; Change steps needed and method of evaluation mostly accurate; address conclusion Incomplete; Fair evaluation of potential for implementation of research utilization project in practice; Either decision or rationale lacks relevancy to review of research; Change steps needed or method of evaluation not accurate; No conclusion Absent; Poor evaluation of potential for implementation of research utilization project in practice; Both decision and rationale lacks relevancy to review of research; Both change steps needed and method of evaluation not accurate 7.5 Organization of Paper and Writing Style Exemplary; Ideas well organized and logically presented, organization supports development of ideas; Thorough discussion of ideas, includes multiple perspectives; Effective transitions from one idea to another and effective summaries with integration of ideas; clear conclusion; Sentence structure clear, correct grammar and punctuation, no spelling errors Proficient; Clear organization of main points and ideas; Adequate discussion of ideas, alternate perspectives considered; Adequate transitions from one idea to another and adequate summary of ideas; Adequate sentence structure with conclusion; minimal grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors Incomplete; Ideas not developed clearly throughout entire paper; Discussion lacks details at times, minimal alternate perspectives considered; Confusing transitions from one idea to anther and summaries lack integration of ideas; Inadequate sentence structure with unclear conclusion, several grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors Absent; Lacks organization and flow; Lacks discussion of ideas – ideas merely stated without discussion; Lacks transitions from one idea to another and lacks summaries of ideas; Poor sentence structure with no conclusion, numerous grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors 1.5 APA Format Exemplary; Solicited and referenced more than an adequate number of resources, citations cited accurately, reference list correct; Professional appearance of paper, adheres to APA format of 10 or more references Proficient; Solicited and referenced fewer than expected resources, 2-3 mistakes noted with citations and in reference list; Paper legible, 2-3 errors noted in APA format; 7-9 references Incomplete; Solicited and referenced suboptimal number of resources, 4-6 errors noted with citations and in reference list; Unprofessional appearance, 4-6 errors noted in APA format. 5-6 references Absent; Solicited and referenced too few resources; >6errors noted with citations and in reference list; Unprofessional appearance, >6 errors noted in APA format
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