GCU NUR699
GCU NUR699
GCU NUR699
DQ1 Explain the difference between research- and evidence-based practice projects. Provide an example of each one and the reason for the difference. Why should nurses be interested in learning about evidenced-bases practice?
DQ2 Discuss what strategies you could implement to create an evidence-based practice culture in your workplace. What steps can you take after leaving school to continue your evidence-based practice learning?
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 Review the “General Appraisal Overview for All Studies,” available in Appendix B in the textbook and the “PICOT: Components of an Answerable, Searchable Question” table, located in Chapter 2 of the textbook.
Formulate your PICOT question and post it to the main forum. Respond to at least two other statements, providing feedback. Review the statements to see if the clinical issue is clearly defined and that all aspects are identified. If one PICOT statement has at least two feedback posts, move to another statement.
You will be using the feedback to finalize your PICOT question in your Part B: Literature Analysis assignment in Topic 3.
DQ2 What is the difference between research studies and quality improvement studies? Explain which has the stronger level of evidence and why.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 Discuss the importance of analyzing multiple studies when gathering literature for an evidence-based project proposal. Can a study with limitations still be useful to your project research?
DQ2 Explain what factors must be assessed when determining the credibility of quantitative studies. Which factor is t Read More
he most important? Why?
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 Consider a known or potential obstacle or barrier to your intervention implementation. Describe different strategies to deal with the management of any barriers, facilitators, and challenges.
DQ2 Evidence-based interventions often involved patient care. Explain why patient values and clinical judgment must be considered before applying evidence in clinical decision making for individual patients.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 Why is it important to incorporate a theory or model related to change when implementing practice changes? Does the benefit of incorporating an EBP model outweigh the time and effort it took to include it? Discuss the model you have chosen and why you believe this is the most appropriate for your intervention.
DQ2 Discuss the importance of having a communication plan for your stakeholders. Would all stakeholders receive all communications? Why or why not?
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 When reviewing the literature and different types of evidence, there are often gaps in the findings. Are such gaps a help or a hindrance when wanting to create a change? Explain your thoughts.
DQ2 What is the difference between statistically significant evidence and clinically significant evidence? How would each of these findings be used to advance an evidenced-based project?
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 7 Discussion
DQ1 Research and EBP projects can be communicated (disseminated) in many ways. Discuss strategies to disseminate information to a staff-level nurse. What strategies would be best to disseminate information to advance practice nurses? How will you ensure that all appropriate audiences receive your information?
DQ2 Choose an industry-specific professional journal or conference and review their article/abstract submission guidelines. What components are highlighted in the guidelines, and why might these be important? What role does formatting play and why? Be sure to include the name of the journal or conference in your post.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 8 Discussion
DQ1 Discuss ways to make evidence-based practice projects sustainable. Describe the plans to maintain, extend, revise, and discontinue a proposed solution after implementation.
DQ2 There is power in having data to support change. The EBP process is one way of advancing improvements in health care. Identify three strategies that you will now incorporate into your practice based on this course. Explain your rationale.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 1 Assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Part A: Problem Statement
The purpose of this assignment is to identify a problem, issue, or concern in the professional health care setting that is amenable to an evidence-based intervention. Write a 500-750 word paper on your proposed problem for your evidence-based practice project proposal. Complete the following:
Identify a problem, issue or concern in a professional health care setting that you would like to address for your evidence-based practice project. Research current literature for evidence-based solutions to ensure there is sufficient evidence to support your proposed topic. Note: As you research, you may find there is very little research to support your topic and you will need to choose a new topic. Remember, in order for this to be an evidence-based project proposal, you must have enough evidence to introduce this as a practice change. If you find that you do not have enough supporting evidence to change a practice, then further research would need to be conducted.
Once you have determined there is sufficient research for your chosen topic, develop an initial reference list of five sources to demonstrate there is support for your evidence-based practice project. Follow the “Steps to an Efficient Search to Answer a Clinical Question” box in Chapter 3 of the textbook. Refer to the “Search Method Example” as the format in which to compile this data. The majority of references on your list should be research articles. However, national sources such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS), or the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and others may be used when you are gathering statistics to provide the rationale for the problem.
Provide a summary of the problem, include relevant background information, the current impact of the problem or issue in health care, and why it deserves attention. Provide rationale and support using professional literature sources.
