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SIM422 Evidence-Based Practice

Activity 1

Critical Evaluation of Qualitative or Quantitative Research Study

Read:  Stevens, K., (2013) The impact of evidence-based practice in nursing and the next big ideas. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 18,(2), Manuscript 4. doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol18No02Man04

Critically evaluate either Study 3 or Study 4.  Evaluate the credibility of professional citation, research design, and procedures in a research article.  Include a discussion on how this study contributes to evidence-based practice.

Study 3 – Patients’ and partners’ health-related quality of life before and 4 months after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery

Study 4 – Striving for independence: a qualitative study of women living with vertebral fracture

Suggested Reading

Schreiber, M. L. (2016). Evidence-Based Practice. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. MEDSURG Nursing, 25(6), 425-428.

Stevens, K., (2013) The impact of evidence-based practice in nursing and the next big ideas. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 18,(2), Manuscript 4. doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol18No02Man04

Wakefield, A. (2014). Searching and critiquing the research literature. Nursing Standard, 28(39), 49-57. doi:10.7748/ns.28.39.49.e8867

LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2018). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice.(9th ed) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Qualitative Specific Resources

LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2018). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice.(9th ed) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Chapter1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 7 includes the checklist for qualitative research in Table 7.1 starting on page 115.

Additional Instructions:

All submissions should have a title page and reference page.

Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.

Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.

Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.

Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

 

Submission Options

Choose One:

Instructions:

Paper

4 to 6-page paper. Include title and reference pages.

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

8 to 10 slides. Add title and reference slides.

Follow Rules of 7.

Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation

8 to 10 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides.

Follow Rules of 7.

Video Presentation

5 to 8-minute video presentation.

Attach reference page or include in video.

Professional appearance and background.

Video submissions must include a script in Word format, submitted through Turnitin for an Originality Report.

Table

Table with appropriate columns and headers.

Include title and reference pages.

Graphs or other illustrations

Graphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.

Poster

Poster utilizing any applicable poster template. Include visual graphics/images/other formats for visual appeal. Include appropriate title and references on poster.

Note: Title and reference pages/slides do not count towards the count requirements.