Criteria

Possible Points

Points Earned

Clarification/Instructions

Article title, author, and date is listed in APA format and is current (not older than 5 years)

2

List the reference as a citation in the text would be cited. Include the reference in the reference section of the paper.

Purpose of article is clear and paraphrased from the article

2

Why was the research conducted? What was the goal /discovery that researcher was trying to achieve

Sample size of study article used is stated and numeric values are given (when applicable)

2

N=total number

n=subset

Study Design is clearly stated, and level of evidence is provided correctly (Evidence Rating Pyramid adapted from Melnyk in course content)

Strongest, stronger, strong, moderate, weak, weakest

5

Include design Quantitative, qualitative design, meta-analysis: retrospective chart review, surveys, etc.

Where does this fall Evidence pyramid Melnyk?

Variables/measurement included briefly; reliability of measurement data is included

4

Statistical test used for quantitative; qualitative may use pain score, survey, depression rating scale etc.

Results/findings are clear and statistical significance is included (for example p value)

5

Findings should have an associated statistical value if quantitative, if qualitative may have results of response to treatment 26 had pain relieved vs 13 did not….

Implications of research for nursing practice and how they apply to or support your research topic

Should include limitations

3

Did this article support your PICO? Did it lead you to search in a different direction? Does it demonstrate that there is not enough research to support a practice change

Correct APA format, free of spelling and grammatical errors

2

Follow APA for listing authors Page 286 7th ed.

Includes Data Search Table completed with search terms and screen shot of one search from table

5

Total

30

KINE 4354 Assignment 4.1: Advocacy Action Plan Part II: PEST Analysis

Factor

Opportunity

Threat

POLITICAL

Political factors to consider:

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When is the country's next local, state, or national election? How could this change government or regional policy?

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Who are the most likely contenders for power in your community? What are their views on public health policy, and on other policies that affect your organization?

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Depending on the country, how well developed are property rights and the rule of law, and how widespread are corruption and organized crime?

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How are these situations likely to change, and how is this likely to affect you?

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Could any pending legislation or taxation changes affect your business, either positively or negatively?

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How does government approach public health policy, areas of social justice or social responsibility, and environmental protection legislation? What impact does this have, and is it likely to change?

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Are there any other political factors that are likely to change?

Factor

Opportunity

Threat

ECONOMIC

Economic factors to consider:

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How stable is the current economy? Is it growing, stagnating, or declining?

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What is the financial condition of the organization you plan to work with? Is the organization financially stable? Is there revenue to fund your idea? If not, how will you address this?

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Are there any other economic factors that you should consider?

Factor

Opportunity

Threat

SOCIO-CULTURAL

Socio-Cultural factors to consider:

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What is your target population's growth rate and age profile? How is this likely to change?

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Are generational shifts in attitude likely to affect what you're doing?

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What are your target population’s levels of health, education, and social mobility? How are these changing, and what impact does this have?

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What social attitudes and social taboos could affect your advocacy action plan? Have there been recent socio-cultural changes that might affect this?

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How do religious beliefs and lifestyle choices affect the population?

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Are any other socio-cultural factors likely to drive change for your proposed advocacy action plan?

Factor

Opportunity

Threat

TECHNOLOGICAL

Technological factors to consider:

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Are there any new technologies that you could be using?

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In which areas do governments and educational institutions focus their research? Is there anything you can do to take advantage of this to address your proposed advocacy action plan?

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Are there existing technological hubs that you could work with or learn from? THINK COLLABORATION!

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Are there any other technological factors that you should consider?

Step 2: BRAINSTORM OPPORTUNITIES

Now that you have identified some of the changes that are taking place in the proposed setting for your advocacy action plan, look at each of those changes and brainstorm the potential OPPORTUNITIES that might be available for you or for the organization which you are proposing the advocacy effort for.

Potential Opportunities for Your Advocacy Action Plan

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Step 3: BRAINSTORM THREATS

Now think about the changes and think about how some of those might be barriers to the implementation of your advocacy action plan. How might you plan in a manner that the potential threats might be minimized, or avoided?

Potential Threats for Your Advocacy Action Plan

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Step 4: Notes for TAKING ACTION

Now it is time to TAKE ACTION! You will take this next step in Assignment 6.1 as you write up your final plan. Use the section below to write your main takeaways as you start to develop the main sections of your advocacy action plan.

My Advocacy Action Plan Notes: