Research Utilization
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Evidence-Based Nursing The Research-Practice Connection (3rd Edition) (Required)
Sarah Jo Brown
Jones & Bartlett Learning, 01/15/2013
ISBN-10: 1449697496
ISBN-13: 9781449697495
Write a Research Utilization paper. The purpose of the paper is to describe a global health problem that can be explored through research, discuss how this health problem is applicable in both the United States and other countries of the world, and critique four peer-reviewed nursing research studies that have been done on this topic. The paper will be 8-10 pages including a title page; abstract page; narrative parts A, B, and C; and a reference page.
Title Page: Per APA format.
Abstract Page: Per APA format
Part A: The first part of the paper should clearly define the global health problem, and discuss why it is important for nursing (why you have chosen this topic to write about). Also discuss how this problem is viewed in the United States and then how it is viewed in at least one other country. For example, if you discuss elevated blood pressure in adults, you may discuss guidelines for defining hypertension in the United States (reference the article where the guidelines came from, using APA format). Then find an article from another country and discuss how hypertension is described in that country (reference the article using APA format).
Part B, Research Synopsis: Part B of the paper will inform the reader about what is known about the global health problem discussd in Part A, in relation to the United States and to at least one other country. For example, in the topic of hypertension, you may choose four research study articles done by nurse researchers that looked at such issues as interventions to improve medication adherence, or adherence to a prescribed diet, or the effect of an exercise intervention in reducing elevated blood pressure. This paper will include Appraisal Synopses of four nursing research studies. (You will learn how to do a Research Appraisal Synopsis for your Learning Activities. This is explained in Chapter 16 of your textbook, and a completed Sample Appraisal is on pages 423-427). After deciding on your global health topic (discussed in Part A), access the FIU Library and conduct a search on your topic for Part B. You will select four studies on your topic and complete a Synopsis Appraisal for each study. The research study articles selected for each Synopsis must be of original peer-reviewed nursing research studies, or integrative review articles, and the studies must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal from the Core Nursing journals in CINAHL. Review Chapter Three on reading research articles before selecting the four studies for this paper. At least TWO of the four research study articles MUST BE written by nurses and published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal. At least ONE of the two nursing research studies must be about nursing in another country (non-USA). All articles used for this paper must be accessed and available through the Core Nursing journals in CINAHL. You will receive or lose points on correct selection of a research study article versus a non-research or clinical article.
Structure/Format, Part B: The format will be similar to the format for the Synopsis that you will do in your assigned Learning Activities. Use the subheading Study #1; Nursing research Study in the USA. Cite your article using APA reference format. Then type in the appropriate Synopsis questions based on the research design of the selected study article: qualitative research design; quantitative research design; or integrative review design. Answer each question.
Next use the subheading Study #2-Nursing Research Study Non-USA. Follow the same instructions as for Subheading Study #1. Next use the subheading Study #3 (this can be a nursing research study from USA or non-USA). Follow the same instructions as for Subheading Study #1. Lastly, use the subheading Study #4 (this can be a nursing research study from USA or non-USA). Follow the same instructions as for Subheading Study #1.
Part C: This is the conclusion of your paper. Discuss what you have learned from the studies that you have reviewed in your paper. End with a discussion of implications for research or clinical practice.
Uses APA format for paper setup and APA format for references cited in the text and in the reference list. 10%
Uses appropriate grammar and spelling; ideas are clearly articulated, using appropriate sentence structure. 10%
Completes PART A as described. 15%
Completes PART B as described. (Four study articles; each article is 15%) 60% There will be a mandatory deduction of 10% of points per article for articles selected that do not meet the criteria as outlined in the syllabus instructions.
Completes Part C as described. 5%