Week 1: A logic model or program theory is a description or model frequently pictorial of how a program is supposed to achieve its expected outcomes and solve the identified problem for which it was created. It creates a logical links between expected outcomes and the activities designed to achieve them and incorporates the evidence-based theoretical assumptions that explain how the activities will lead to outcomes. A program theory or logic model is NOT the theoretical framework on which your project is based although it may be related to a theoretical framework. A theoretical or conceptual framework is a general theory that explains why some things happen. A program theory or logic model is unique to your project and explains how it is supposed to work.
Assignment Prompt
Develop a one-page diagram of theoretical foundation for your project/program, describing how and why your project should achieve the desired outcome. Add references on the second page. You may arrange items in the diagram in any way you choose, but the diagrams should include each of the following components and show the logical connections between them:
The need or problem to be addressed by the project/program with supporting data
The context for the project/program (attach a reference list with your diagram)
The strategy (ies) proposed to address the need/problem
The evidence base for the proposed strategies (attached a reference list with your diagram)
Factors that will influence the use of strategy
The expected outcomes of the project/program
The resulting impact of the project/program if the outcomes are achieved.
Expectations
Length: Two pages (1st page for diagram, 2nd page for references)
Format: APA Style (7th ed.), one-inch margins with double spacing, proper APA formatting
Research: Scholarly (peer-reviewed) contemporary reference(s) within the last 5 years
Writing: Use correct grammar and sentence construction: Clear expression of ideas
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Write 2-3 pages applicable to JEAN WATSON Theory. Identify the stakeholders (use fictitious names for stakeholders) that will play a major part with your study and integrate with your project.
Topics to include:
Roles of stakeholders
Identify your stakeholders – are they supportive to your project?
List of stakeholders who will be interested in the results of your project
Promoting stakeholder participation
Possible concerns/barriers from stakeholders
Strategies that you will use to gain support and Helpance from your stakeholders
Expectations
Length: 2-3 pages
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What are the benefits of evaluating the role of outcomes in practice change through research? Discuss how you would evaluate the roles of outcomes through a change proposed from research findings.
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What are the benefits of constructing an abstract and a capstone poster with regard to dissemination of research findings?
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Discuss how your research inquiry relates to evidence-based practice. What practice improvement outcomes do you expect your inquiry to accomplish? How do you intend to evaluate your capstone project?
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Submit 2-3 pages describing the Methods/Design and Statistical Analysis that you will use in your project. Use the evidence from the peer reviewed articles that you have critically appraised and synthesized. Follow APA format and cite references. Include the following:
Describe the evaluative criteria (indicators or variables) to be addressed in answering each Assessment question.
Describe the research approaches to be used to answer each question and why they are appropriate to the Assessment questions posed.
Describe in specific detail how data will be collected related to each of your evaluative criteria/indicators. Discuss exactly how the data be collected, when, and by whom. Describe any data collection tools in terms of their development and appropriateness in answering the Assessment questions. Provide information on validity and reliability of tools, if available. Explain why the data collection methods are appropriate to the research approach, type of data, and purpose of the Assessment.
Describe how you will analyze the data, including specific statistical tests to be used. Include dummy data tables if applicable to show how you will display your findings.
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Points: 10 | Due Date: Week 4, Day 3 & 7 | CLO: 3 | Grade Category: Discussions
Discussion Prompt
Discuss how you intend to implement your evidence-based findings. What are your anticipated challenges? How do you intend to overcome some of those challenges?
FOCUS on JEAN WATSON THEORY
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Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities and Threats (SCOT) is a simple yet comprehensive way of assessing the positive and negative forces within and outside your organization so you can be better prepared to act effectively. It reminds the project leader to build on strengths, minimize challenges, seize opportunities, and counteract threats.
Assignment Prompt
Each student will perform a SCOT (formerly SWOT) analysis in their practice that identifies strengths, challenges, opportunities and threats to Help in making strategic plans and decisions in the implementation of the EBP.
Submit a 1-2 slide PowerPoint presentation of a SCOT analysis as it relates to your project.
Please keep it detailed
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Discuss the individual and/or community needs as it relates to the reason for your capstone research inquiry. Why do you believe your research inquiry/findings will address the identified needs that prompted your inquiry?
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Select the specific theoretical framework that you will use with your project (education, leadership or FNP). Describe how the theory that you chose aligns with your capstone project. Include the following information:
Describe the key features of the selected theoretical framework/model. What are its major components?
Identify specific research approaches appropriate for use with the theoretical model or framework and how it fits with your intended project.
Does the model lend itself to quantitative or qualitative methods or both?
What kind of quantitative/qualitative methods would be most appropriate? (Focus groups, interviews, pre/post-tests, record review, survey, etc.)
Describe how the theoretical framework might be used to evaluate the program/project and critique how well the model fits the program or project.
What aspects of the model works well and what aspects do not?
Why?
Expectations
Length: 2-3 pages not including references
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Discuss the theoretical framework or model that you intend to use for your capstone project: JEAN WATSON. How does your chosen framework relate to your phenomenon of interest and research?
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Poster Structure Guide:
Title – USU Logo
Your name
Significance/Background: Briefly describe the problem you have identified. Include
current statistics, relevant to the problem, peer reviewed articles supporting the
problem. Explain if this problem has been occurring at your clinical setting
PICO-t: Describe problem, population, intervention, comparison, and expected
outcomes and time that you would like to measure the results post intervention.
Expand on your answer using support from evidence.
Aims of the Study – What are you planning to achieve with your study, short term
and long term goals.
Design/Methods: Your peer reviewed articles support the design and methodology of
your project
Proposed Interventions
How would you determine the effectiveness of the proposed interventions/treatments
with the identified capstone problem?
Expected Results/Outcomes
Specify the expected outcomes that will result from the interventions that you will
implement to solve the problem. The results or outcomes should be supported with the
evidence based information from the peer reviewed articles that you have read
Anticipated Conclusions
Include what you have learned in the implementation of this project and will your
project benefit your clinical setting/population
Potential Implications to Practice
The effect of your capstone project to the nursing profession and practice and
humanities References and contact information
Template below (page 2)
Template for Poster
Create your poster using either PowerPoint or Google Slides. Below is an example of
how to format your poster. In week 8, you will be required to add your poster to your
final oral presentation. You can create this slide, or use the template below:
To download the template for your own editing use, you can do the following (you must
be logged into your USU email account when accessing this document):
Click here to open the Google slide template: Google Slide Poster Template
Using Google Slides
If you want to use Google Slides to create your poster, open the template above. Click
on File on the top menu bar, then click “Make a Copy”. Rename your copy then click
Ok. To submit your poster, download your slide as a PowerPoint, then upload to the
assignment submission drop box.
To convert to PowerPoint for submission: Click on File, then click “Download As”, then
click “Microsoft PowerPoint.” This will open the slide in PowerPoint.
Acknowledgement(s)
The purpose of this assignment is to create a poster that will present the visual and graphic presentation of the capstone project. Poster presentation should clearly articulate what you did, how you did it, why you did it, and what it contributes to your field and the larger field of human knowledge. This assignment is due in week seven and must be presented by the student.
Create your poster per guidance and approval from your capstone course faculty (template provided above). Follow the poster template as outlined and review the recommended resources in creating your poster.
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What goals should you keep in mind to construct a poster?
Clarity of content. Decide on a small number of key points that you want your viewers to take away from your presentation, and articulate those ideas clearly and concisely.
Visual interest and accessibility. The viewers should notice and take interest in your poster so that they will pause to learn more about your project, and you will need the poster’s design to present your research in a way that is easy for those viewers to make easy sense of it.
From the capstone project, students will create an effective poster with the following information:
Title: Project Title
Authors: Your name, faculty advisor’s name
Background/Significance
Purpose or Aims of the Study
Methods/Design
Expected Results/Outcomes
Anticipated Conclusions
Potential Implications to Practice
Acknowledgements
Contact person: include email address
Expectations
Length: One page
Format: Poster Presentation
Research: At least one peer reviewed reference within the last 5 years
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JEAN WATSON THEORY
Jean Watson’s theory of human caring is a contemporary nursing theory that focuses on the human care relationship as the means by which to enhance patient healing and wellbeing. Watson believes that the nurse-patient relationship is a key factor in the nursing process, and that the provision of caring through this relationship is essential for promoting health and healing.
One of the key components of Watson’s theory is the concept of carative factors, which are the specific behaviors and actions that nurses can engage in to create a caring environment for their patients. These carative factors include creating a trusting, therapeutic relationship with the patient, demonstrating empathy and compassion, using effective communication and interpersonal skills, and providing physical and emotional support.
Watson also emphasizes the importance of creating a human care community, where nurses and other healthcare professionals work together to provide care and support for patients. This community should be centered on the principles of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared decision-making, and should strive to create a culture of caring within the healthcare setting.
An example of the application of Watson’s theory in practice might involve a nurse who takes the time to sit with a patient, listen to their concerns, and provide emotional support during a difficult time. This might involve the nurse demonstrating empathy and compassion, using effective communication skills, and providing physical comfort through touch or other means. By creating a caring, therapeutic relationship with the patient, the nurse is able to help the patient feel more comfortable and supported, which can contribute to the patient’s overall healing and wellbeing.
Another example might involve a nurse who works within a healthcare team to create a culture of caring within the organization. This might involve the nurse collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement policies and practices that prioritize patient care and support, and working to create a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages open communication and shared decision-making. By creating a human care community that is centered on the principles of caring, the nurse is able to contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the patients within the organization.
