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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.

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8)

CO 4: 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: 200 points

Preparing the assignment

1. Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

2. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group.

3. The paper will include the following:

a. Clinical Question (30 points/15%)

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?

***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.

b. Use Evidence Matrix Table Template: Data Summary – (60 points/30%)

Categorize items in the Evidence 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)

c. Description of Findings (60 points/30%)

Describe the data in the Evidence 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.

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.

d. Conclusion (20 points/10%)

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.

e. Format (30 points/15%)

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

4. Conclusion

5. Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines

6. Include 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

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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.

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NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Analyzing Published Research Guidelines

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Analyzing Published Research Guidelines

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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

(30 points/15%)

30 points

26 points

24 points

11 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)

(60 points/30%)

60 points

56 points

47 points

25 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

(60 points/30%)

60 points

53 points

47 points

23 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.

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Analyzing Published Research Guidelines

© 2022 Chamberlain University. All Rights Reserved

NR449_RUA_Analyzing_Published_Research_v4_JUL221

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

(20 points/10%)

20 points

18 points

15 points

8 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.

Format

(30 points/15%)

30 points

26 points

23 points

11 points

0 points

Required criteria

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

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 = 200 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)

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Smith, L. (2013). What

How do educational support

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those living with diabetes.

in patients with diabetes?

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sample-selected

dietary modifications.

Journal of Nursing

from local support

Education, 1(4), 111-112.

group in Pittsburgh,

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