Healthcare Policy and Analysis

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Policy briefs

Evidence-Based Practice II

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Data Collection and Plan for Analysis

week 3 Research Critique

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For this assignment, you will critique two scholarly peer-reviewed research articles using the template provided. Use the primary quantitative and primary qualitative research articles you shared in Weeks 2 and 3 discussions. Both articles must be recent and published this year in a nursing journal. Email your instructor the two articles by Wednesday in Week 3 if you need guidance based on the discussion grading feedback.

Do not use any direct quotes when completing this assignment. As shown on the template, an APA formatted title and references pages are required.

Use this template: NSG 4000 Article Critique Template_03.18.2024-1.docxOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader 

https://classroom.galencollege.edu/courses/7097019/files/309673315?wrap=1

 

Quantitative Critique

Article’s APA Formatted In-Text Citation

Be sure that the article is current and published this year in a nursing journal.

Background Information   

  • Did the authors lay the foundation for why anyone would care about this topic? How?

Importance of the Study               

  • Were you convinced of the importance of this work to nursing?  Why?

Purpose                            

  • What was the purpose of this research?

Literature Review

  • What was the gap in the literature to convince you that this study was needed?

Research Design

  • What was the research design?

Population/Sample

  • Describe the sample? (Who? How many? Exclusion and inclusion criteria), the sample selection process, and state if the sample size was large enough (why or why not?).

Data Collection

  • How was the data collected?

Analysis

  • How was the data analyzed and did the data analysis process seem appropriate?

Findings/Results

  • Are the study outcomes clinically important and were the results of the study valid?

Limitations

  • What were the study limitations?

Conclusions

  • Were the authors’ conclusions supported by the data? Why or why not?

Practice Changes

  • Were the results of this study impactful enough to encourage changes in your practice? Why or why not?

Recommendations for Future Research

  • What future research needs to be done?

Qualitative Critique

Article’s APA Formatted In-Text Citation

Ensure that the article is current and published this year in a nursing journal.

Background Information   

  • Did the authors lay the foundation for why anyone would care about this topic? How?

Importance of the Study               

  • Were you convinced of the importance of this work to nursing?  Why?

Purpose                            

  • What is the purpose of this research?

Literature Review

  • What was the gap in the literature to convince you that this study was needed?

Research Design

  • What was the research design?

Sample

  • Describe the sample? (Who? How many? Exclusion and inclusion criteria), the sample selection process, and state if the sample size was large enough? (why or why not?). 

Data Collection

  • How was the data collected?

Analysis

  • How was the data analyzed and did the data analysis process seem appropriate?

Findings/Results

  • Are the study outcomes clinically important and were the results of the study valid?

Limitations

  • What were the study limitations?

Conclusions

  • Were the authors’ conclusions supported by the data? Why or why not?

Practice Changes       

  • Were the results of this study impactful enough to encourage changes in your practice? Why or why not?

Recommendations for Future Research

  • What future research needs to be done?

Rubric

 

Lesson 4b

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  1. For this discussion, you will use the PICO question you generated for the previous discussion (Use the PICO worksheet attached to this discussion).
  2. Select the most appropriate databases using information from the MDC Library databases.  Explain in a short paragraph why you selected each one.
  3. Find synonyms for Population, Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome. Fill out the list with synonyms. 
  4. Using the advanced search feature, conduct separate searches for each of the above PICO, using “OR” with synonyms. Check for the number of hits for each search and revise as necessary.
  5. Using the search history feature, combine PICO searches, using “And.”
    1. Make note of the number of hits. 
    2. Revise the searches combined, if necessary.
  6. Use methodological filter terms, first for systematic reviews, randomized control trials, cohort studies, etc. Note the number of studies found after applying the exclusion and inclusion criteria).
  7. Limit your searches to five (5) years.
  8. Write a paragraph describing the process ( this is the method section of the literature review). 
  9. Title the discussion with the PICOT question.
  10. Initial post: Your post should be within a range of 200-300 words.
    1. Cite your references APA 7th  ed. (not included in the length of the post). 

  

P – Patient or Problem:

Neonates in NICU who are at risk of sepsis include; premature birth, low birth weight, and the need for invasive therapeutic devices such as central lines or ventilators.

I – Intervention:

Implementation of evidence-based sepsis prevention bundles like hand hygiene protocols, sterile technique during invasive procedures, and antibiotic stewardship.

C – Comparison:

Standard care, which consists of care without the full sepsis prevention bundle or components of the bundle, such as current hand hygiene practices without auditing and reinforcement.

O – Outcome:

Reduction in the incidence rate of neonatal sepsis in the NICU.

PICOT Question

Among neonates in the NICU (P), does the implementation of evidence-based sepsis prevention bundles (I), compared to usual care practices (C), decrease the incidence of neonatal sepsis (O) within six months of implementation?

Discussion

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Wk9 disc ay

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Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you.

Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.

Post an evaluation topic and a brief description of the evaluation. Discuss how social determinants impact this issue.

NUR 514 Clinical discussion 2

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  • Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they?
  • Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales.
  • Mention the health promotion intervention for this patient.
  • What did you learn from this week’s clinical experience that can beneficial for you as an advanced practice nurse?
  • Support your plan of care with the current peer-reviewed research guideline.

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

NUR 514 Lecture Discussion 2

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  • Focusing on women’s health:
    • Name and describe the components and rationale of the gynecological health history.
    • Define and describe each component of the GTPAL system used to document pregnancy history.
  • Following the guidelines of the United States Preventive Service Taskforce (USPSTF) what screening recommendations would you do to G.R. a 66-year-old female patient who visits you at the office for the first time (last visit to her PCP 5 years ago) with only positive health history of hysterectomy 10 years ago due to fibroids.
  • A 35-year-old women with a BMI of 40 comes in asking about combined hormonal contraception’s. You explain the contraindications for hormonal contraception include (name more than 4 contraindications).

Submission Instructions:

  • Include at least two references in your post.
  • Provide a minimum of 2 substantive responses to your peers’ postings. 
  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

Plan Presentation

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Pharmacological case study Women’s and Men’s Health, and Ear, Eyes, and Skin

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 Women’s and Men’s Health, and Ear, Eyes, and Skin