NUR 550 Benchmark Evidence-Based Practice Project Literature Review

NUR 550 Benchmark Evidence-Based Practice Project Literature Review

NUR 550 Benchmark -Evidence-Based Practice Project Literature Review Description:

The purpose of this assignment is to write a review of the research articles you evaluated in your Topic 5
“Evidence-Based Practice Project: Evaluation of Literature” assignment. If you have been directed by your instructor to select different articles in order to meet the requirements for a literature review or to better support your evidence-based practice project proposal, complete this step prior to writing your review.

A literature review provides a concise comparison of the literature for the reader and explains how the research demonstrates support for your PICOT. You will use the literature review in this assignment in NUR-590, during which you will write a final paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal.

In a paper of 1,250-1,500, select eight of the ten articles you evaluated that demonstrate clear support for your evidence-based practice and complete the following for each article:

  1. Introduction – Describe the clinical issue or problem you are addressing. Present your PICOT statement.
  2. Search methods – Describe your search strategy and the criteria that you used in choosing and searching for your articles.
  3. Synthesis of the literature – For each article, write a paragraph discussing the main components (subjects, methods, key findings) and provide rationale for how the article supports your PICOT.
  4. Comparison of articles – Compare the articles (similarities and differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, controversies).
  5. Suggestions for future research: Based on your analysis of the literature, discuss identified gaps and which areas require further research.
  6. Conclusion – Provide a summary statement of what you found in the literature.

Complete the “APA Writing Checklist” to ensure that your paper adheres to APA style and formatting criteria and general guidelines for academic writing. Include the completed checklist as an appendix at the end of your paper.

Refer to the “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview” document for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.

You are required to cite eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Also Read:

NUR 550 Topic 8: Using Research to Support Health Policy, Advocacy, and Policy Development

NUR 550 Topic 2: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Genetics, and Genomics

NUR 550 Topic 3 Translational Research Framework and Legal and Ethical Considerations

NUR 550 Topic 4: Critical Appraisal of Research

NUR 550 Benchmark Evidence-Based Practice Project Literature Review Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

  • MBA-MSN; MSN-Nursing Education; MSN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult-Gerontology; MSN Family Nurse Practitioner; MSN-Health Informatics; MSN-Health Care Quality and Patient Safety; MSN-Leadership in Health Care Systems; MSN-Public Health Nursing

3.2: Analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.

Course Code: NUR 550

Class Code: NUR 550-O503

Assignment Title: NUR 550 Benchmark Evidence-Based Practice Project Literature Review Benchmark Information

Total Points:  175.0

Criteria

Percentage

  • Unsatisfactory (0.00%)
  • Less Than Satisfactory (80.00%)
  • Satisfactory (88.00%) Good (92.00%)
  • Excellent (100.00%)
Content 70.0%

Introduction 5.0%

  • The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are omitted.
  • The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are incomplete or incorrect.
  • The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are presented. Some aspects are vague. There are minor inaccuracies.
  • The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are adequately described.
  • The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are thoroughly described.

Search Methods 10.0%

  • The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are omitted.
  • The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are only partially described. The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are summarized. More information is needed.
  • The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are described. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.
  • The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles is thoroughly described.

Synthesis of Literature 10.0%

  • A paragraph for one or more article is missing. All articles are presented, but the synthesis of literature is incomplete.
  • A summary for each article is presented. The main components (subjects, methods, key findings) are generally discussed. General rationale for how each article supports the PICOT is provided. More information is needed.
  • A paragraph for each article is presented. The main components (subjects, methods, key findings) are adequately discussed, and rationale for how each article supports the PICOT is provided. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.
  • A well-developed paragraph for each article is presented. The main components (subjects, methods, key findings) are thoroughly discussed, and substantial rationale for how each article supports the PICOT is clearly provided.

Comparison of Articles 10.0%

  • One or more article is missing in the comparison. All articles are presented, but the comparison is incomplete.
  • A general comparison of the similarities, differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, and controversies among the articles is presented. Some aspects are unclear. More information is needed.
  • A comparison of the similarities, differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, and controversies among the articles is adequately presented. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.
  • A detailed comparison of the similarities, differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, and controversies among the articles is thoroughly presented.

Suggestions for Future Research 10.0%

  • Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are omitted.
  • Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are only partially presented. Some identified gaps and areas requiring further research are generally discussed.
  • The narrative is generally based on the analysis of the literature. More information is needed. Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are adequately discussed.
  • The narrative is based on the analysis of the literature. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy. Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are thoroughly discussed and clearly based on the analysis of the literature.
  • The narrative is insightful and demonstrates an understanding of research analysis necessary for future study.

Conclusion 5.0%

  • The conclusion is omitted. A conclusion is presented but fails to present a summary statement of what was found in the literature.
  • The conclusion presents a vague summary statement of was found in the literature. There are inaccuracies.
  • he conclusion presents an adequate summary statement of what was found in the literature.
  • The conclusion is well-developed and presents a clear and accurate summary statement of what was found in the literature.

Ability to Analyze (C3.2) 10.0%

  • The literature review presented does not demonstrate an ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.
  • The literature review presented does not consistently demonstrate an ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.
  • The literature review presented demonstrates a general ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.
  • The literature review presented demonstrates an adequate ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.
  • The literature review presented demonstrates a strong ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.

Appendix 5.0%

  • The appendix and required resources are omitted.
  • The APA Writing Checklist is attached, but an appendix has not been created.
  • The paper does not reflect the use of the APA Writing Checklist during development The APA Writing Checklist is attached and in the appendix.
  • The APA Writing Checklist was generally used in development of the paper, but some aspects are inconsistent with the paper format or quality.
  • The APA Writing Checklist is attached in the appendix. It is apparent that the APA Writing Checklist was used in development of the paper.
  • The APA Writing Checklist is attached in the appendix. It is clearly evident by the quality of the paper that the APA Writing Checklist was used in development.

Required Sources 5.0%

  • Sources are not included. Number of required sources is only partially met.
  • Number of required sources is met, but sources are outdated or inappropriate.
  • Number of required sources is met. Sources are current, but not all sources are appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
  • Number of required resources is met. Sources are current and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
Organization and Effectiveness 20.0%

Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0%

  • Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
  • Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
  • Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
  • Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
  • Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
  • Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper.
  • Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction 8.0%

  • Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
  • Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
  • Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies.
  • The argument presents minimal justification of claims.
  • Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible.
  • Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
  • Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
  • Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0%

  • Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
  • Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
  • Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
  • Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
  • Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Format 10.0%

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0%

  • Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
  • Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
  • Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
  • Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0%

  • Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
  • Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
  • Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
  • Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.