NR 449 Evidence BASED Practice RUA Analyzing
NR 449 Evidence BASED Practice RUA Analyzing
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Hesselink, G., Zegers, M., Vernooij-Dassen, M., Barach, P., Kalkman, C., Flink, M., … & Suñol, R. (2014). Improving patient discharge and reducing hospital readmissions by using Intervention Mapping. BMC health services research, 14(1), 389. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-14-389
Kripalani, S., Theobald, C. N., Anctil, B., & Vasilevskis, E. E. (2014). Reducing hospital readmission rates: current strategies and future directions. Annual review of medicine, 65, 471-485. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-med-022613-090415
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) NR 449 Evidence BASED Practice RUA Analyzing
DUE DATE Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 200 POINTS REQUIREMENTS The paper will include the following.
1. Clinical question a. Description of problem b. Significance of problem c. Purpose of paper
2. Description of findings a. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e-College. b. Describe
i. Concepts ii. Methods used iii. Participants iv. Instruments including reliability and validity v. Answer to “Purpose” question vi. Identify next step for group
3. Conclusion of paper 4. Format
a. Correct grammar and spelling b. Use of headings for each section
NR449 Evidence Based Practice c. Use of APA format (sixth edition) d. Page length: three pages
PREPARING THE PAPER 1. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group. 2. Paper should include a title page and a reference page.
DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assignment Criteria
Points % Description
Clinical Question
30
15%
1. Problem is described: What is the focus of your group’s work? 2. Significance of the problem is described: 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 your paper: What will your paper do or describe? “The purpose of this paper is to . . .”
**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 work from paper 1 for items 1 and 2 above, including any suggestions for improvement provided as feedback. Item 3 above should be specific to this paper.
Description of Findings: Summary
60
30%
Summarize the basics of each article in a matrix table that appears in the appendix.
Description of Findings:
Description 60 30%
Describe in the body of the paper the following. • What concepts have been studied? • What methods have been used? • Who are the participants or members of the samples? • What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the
reliability and validity? • How do you answer your original “purpose of this paper” question?
Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question?
• What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
Description of Findings: Conclusion 20 10%
Conclusion: Review major findings in your paper in a summary paragraph.
Format 30
15%
1. Correct grammar and spelling 2. Use headings for each section: Problem, Synthesis of the Literature
(Concepts, Methods, Participants, Instruments, Implications for Future Work), Conclusion.
3. APA format (sixth ed.): Appendices follow references. 4. Paper length: Three pages
Total 200 100%
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GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment Criteria
Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance
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A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance NR 449 Evidence BASED Practice RUA Analyzing
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of
Performance F (0–75%)
Clinical Question (30 points)
Includes all elements in a manner that is clearly understood.
• Problem description provides focus of the group’s work.
• Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
• Purpose of paper is clearly stated.
28-30 points
Missing only one element
OR One element is not presented clearly
• Problem description provides focus of the group’s work.
• Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
• Purpose of paper is clearly stated.
26-27 points
Missing two elements
OR One element is not presented clearly
• Problem description provides focus of the group’s work.
• Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
• Purpose of paper is clearly stated.
23-25 points
Missing two or more elements
AND/OR One or more elements are not presented clearly
• Problem description provides focus of the group’s work.
• Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
• Purpose of paper is clearly stated.
0-22 points
Description of Findings: Summary (60 points)
Summary omits no more than one required item from the Evidence Matrix Table.
55-60 points
Summary omits two or three required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.
51-55 points
Summary omits four required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.
46-50 points
Summary omits five or more required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.
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