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.
Describe the practice setting where the identified issue or problem is occurring. Explain the current impact to the practice setting and the potential consequence if the problem or issue were to continue.
Identify the stakeholders who will be involved in this project. What organizations are concerned about, may benefit from, or are affected by this proposal? List the interested parties, patients, students, agencies, Joint Commission, etc.
State the purpose of the project and project objectives in specific, realistic, and measurable terms. The objectives should address what is to be gained. This will focus your PICOT statement as you develop and refine it over the next few weeks. Remember, measurements need to be taken before and after the evidence-based practice is introduced to identify the expected changes.
Summarize your proposed problem statement. A problem statement is a concise explanation of the problem or issue to be addressed and goals to be reached.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.
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NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 2 Assignment
Literature Review Preparation
The purpose of this assignment is to gather research to support your evidence-based project proposal. The research must be sufficient, compelling, relevant, and from peer-reviewed professional journal articles. Complete the following:
Refer to your problem statement and proposed topic to search for evidence-based research that supports your proposed project.
Find a minimum of 12 peer-reviewed journal articles that support your proposed topic. The articles must have been published within the last 5 years. You may begin with the reference list you created in Topic 1.
Review the "Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists," located in Appendix B of the textbook and create a checklist or table to help evaluate the evidence and validity of each study. The specific checklist you choose will be determined by the type of evidence within the resource.
Once you have determined the validity and reliability of the article, use the "Literature Review: Table of Evidence" worksheet to document your articles. This table outlines the attributes of each study and documents the evidence that supports your proposed project. Using a summary table allows you to be more concise in your narrative description. Only research studies used to support your intervention are summarized in this table. You will refer to this table when you write your literature review, and as you develop your proposed solution in support of your intervention.
The "Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists" and "Literature Review: Table of Evidence" submitted for this assignment are required as part of the appendices in the final paper.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 3 Assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal - Part B: Literature Analysis
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the literature that was gathered and presented in the "Literature Review: Table of Evidence," submitted in Topic 2. Based on your analysis, you will formally present your PICOT and research findings that demonstrate evidence-based support for your proposed project.
Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper that includes the following for each article:
Include a description of the search method used (e.g., databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit your criteria).
Summarize all of the research studies used as evidence. The essential components of each study need to be described so that readers can evaluate the scientific merit, including study strengths and limitations.
Incorporate a description of the validity and reliability of the research.
Include a concise summary describing how your project proposal is supported by the research.
Based on the analysis of the literature:
Finalize your PICOT statement using the "PICOT Question Template." Include the "PICOT Question Template" in the appendix of your paper. The "PICOT Question Template" is required as part of the appendices in the final paper.
Present your finalized PICOT statement in the conclusion of your paper.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine "Part B: Literature Analysis" for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 4 Assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal - Part C: Proposed Intervention and Expected Outcomes
The purpose of this assignment is to outline the evidence-based intervention for your proposed project. In 500-750 words, address the following:
Proposed Intervention: Outline your proposed evidence-based intervention. Summarize why the intervention is appropriate and realistic for the practice setting you chose. Consider the setting, cost parameters, etc. If the intervention is unrealistic, you may need to revise your PICOT before moving forward.
Expected Outcomes: Explain the expected outcomes of the proposed project. How are the expected outcomes related to your project objectives? The outcomes should flow from the PICOT.
Method to Achieve Outcomes: Outline the steps that are needed to achieve the outcomes.
Potential Barriers, Assumptions, and Limitations: Describe specific barriers that may be encountered. Discuss assumptions or limitations which may need to be addressed.
Outcome Impact: Describe the impact the outcomes of the proposed intervention will have on one or all of the following indicators: quality care improvement, patient-centered quality care, efficiency of processes, environmental changes, and professional expertise.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine "Section C: Proposed Intervention and Expected Outcomes" for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.
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NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 5 Assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal - Part D: Implementation Plan
The purpose of this assignment is to examine the elements associated with implementing an evidence-based intervention. In 1,000-1250 words, discuss the following aspects of implementation and explain how they apply to your proposed project.
Part A:
Apply an evidence-based practice (EBP) model or change model to your implementation plan.
Select a Model: Rogers' diffusion of innovation theory is a particularly good theoretical framework to apply to EBP project. However, change models, such as Duck's change curve model or the transtheoretical model of behavioral change, may also be used. Other conceptual models presented, such as a utilization model (Stetler's model) and EBP models (the Iowa model and ARCC model) can also be used as a framework for applying your evidence-based intervention in clinical practice.
Application of Model: Apply one of the above-mentioned models, or another EBP model or change model, and carry your implementation through each of the stages, phases, or steps identified in the chosen model. An outline of the conceptual model is required as part of the appendices in the final paper.
Part B:
Describe the practice setting for the proposed project and discuss what approval is needed from the organization or department prior to implementing the intervention.
Describe the stakeholders who will be affected by the implementation. How will you communicate with them? Will they need special training for this intervention?
Develop a timeline. Include the amount of time needed for the project to be completed. Discuss the different steps that will occur throughout the timeline. Make sure the timeline is general enough that it can be implemented at any date. For Topic 5, you will provide the timeline in narrative form. For your final paper, you will need to include a timeline graphic in the appendices.
Establish the financial feasibility of the implementation plan. To do this, address the costs for personnel, consumable supplies, equipment (if not provided by the institute), computer-related costs (librarian consultation, database access, etc.), resources, and other costs (travel, presentation development). Make sure to provide a brief rationale for each. Develop a budget plan. Although you will be submitting the budget plan in Topic 5 with the narrative, a budget plan graphic should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine "Part D: Implementation Plan" for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 6 Assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal - Part E: Evaluation Plan
In 750-1,000 words, discuss an evaluation plan to measure the effectiveness of your evidence-based practice project. Provide the following criteria, making sure your evaluation plan is comprehensive and concise:
Propose evaluation methods to evaluate the implementation of your evidence-based intervention. Describe the methods selected and provide rationale and support for why the proposed methods are best for the collection of outcome data.
Describe how the proposed evaluation methods will measure whether the project objectives are achieved. Explain how the outcomes will be measured and evaluated based on the evidence. Address validity, reliability, and applicability.
Describe strategies to take if outcomes do not provide positive results.
Discuss implications for practice and future research.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine "Section E: Evaluation" for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.
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NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 7 Assignment
Benchmark - Evidence-Based Practice Proposal: Final Paper
The purpose of the final paper is to communicate your evidence-based practice proposal for a problem, issue, or concern in the professional work setting. Incorporate sections A-E of your proposal into a 3,500-5,000 word paper detailing your evidence-based proposal project.
Refer to the "Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper Overview" for the required project outline and format. Ensure your final paper includes all necessary revisions to each section and incorporates instructor feedback accordingly.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is 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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
MBA/MSN: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
1.5 Communicate the utilization of evidence-based practice for the optimization of patient care outcomes.
NUR699 Evidence Based Practice Project
Week 8 Assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal: Presentation of Proposed Project
Develop a PowerPoint presentation that covers all of the major areas of your Evidence-Based Practice Proposal. For the presentation of your PowerPoint, use Loom to create a 10-12 minute voice-over or a video. Refer to the study materials for additional guidance on recording your presentation with Loom. Include an additional slide for the Loom link at the beginning and an additional slide for References at the end.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
