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The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic. Group topic is: Improving Diagnostic Safety


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NR449 Evidence Based Practice Required Uniform Assignment: Analyzing Published Research Purpose The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based practice. (POs #4 and #8) DUE DATE Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity. TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 200 POINTS REQUIREMENTS The paper will include the following. 1. Clinical question a. Description of problem b. Significance of problem c. Purpose of paper 2. Description of findings a. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e-College. b. Describe i. Concepts ii. Methods used iii. Participants iv. Instruments including reliability and validity v. Answer to “Purpose” question vi. Identify next step for group 3. Conclusion of paper 4. Format a. Correct grammar and spelling b. Use of headings for each section c. Use of APA format (sixth edition) d. Page length: three pages NR449 Evidence Based Practice PREPARING THE PAPER 1. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group. 2. Paper should include a title page and a reference page. DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA Assignment Criteria Clinical Question Points % 1. Problem is described: What is the focus of your group’s work? 2. Significance of the problem is described: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations. 3. Purpose of your paper: What will your paper do or describe? “The purpose of this paper is to . . .” 30 15% Description of Findings: Summary 60 Description 30% Description of Findings: Description 60 30% Description of Findings: Conclusion 20 10% **Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of this paper is different. You can use your work from paper 1 for items 1 and 2 above, including any suggestions for improvement provided as feedback. Item 3 above should be specific to this paper. Summarize the basics of each article in a matrix table that appears in the appendix. Describe in the body of the paper the following. • What concepts have been studied? • What methods have been used? • Who are the participants or members of the samples? • What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? • How do you answer your original “purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question? • What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work. Conclusion: Review major findings in your paper in a summary paragraph. Format Total 30 200 15% 1. Correct grammar and spelling 2. Use headings for each section: Problem, Synthesis of the Literature (Concepts, Methods, Participants, Instruments, Implications for Future Work), Conclusion. 3. APA format (sixth ed.): Appendices follow references. 4. Paper length: Three pages 100% NR449 RUA Analyzing Published Research.docx Revised 07/25/2016 2 NR449 Evidence Based Practice GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria Clinical Question (30 points) Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance Very Good or High Level of Performance Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance A (92–100%) B (84–91%) C (76–83%) Includes all elements in a manner that is clearly understood. • Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. • Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence. • Purpose of paper is clearly stated. Missing only one element OR One element is not presented clearly • Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. • Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence. • Purpose of paper is clearly stated. 26-27 points Missing two elements OR One element is not presented clearly • Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. • Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence. • Purpose of paper is clearly stated. 23-25 points Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance F (0–75%) Missing two or more elements AND/OR One or more elements are not presented clearly • Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. • Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence. • Purpose of paper is clearly stated. 0-22 points 28-30 points Description of Findings: Summary (60 points) Summary omits no more than one required item from the Evidence Matrix Table. 55-60 points NR449 RUA Analyzing Published Research.docx Summary omits two or three required items from the Evidence Matrix Table. 51-55 points Revised 07/25/2016 Summary omits four required items from the Evidence Matrix Table. 46-50 points Summary omits five or more required items from the Evidence Matrix Table. 0–45 points 4 NR449 Evidence Based Practice Description of Findings: Description (60 points) Description includes ALL elements. • What concepts have been studied? • What methods have been used? NR449 RUA Analyzing Published Research.docx Description missing no more than one element. • What concepts have been studied? • What methods have been used? Revised 07/25/2016 Description missing no more than two elements. • What concepts have been studied? • What methods have been used? Description missing three or more elements. • What concepts have been studied? • What methods have been used? 5 NR449 Evidence Based Practice • Who are the participants or members of the samples? • What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? • How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question? • What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work. • Who are the participants or members of the samples? • What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? • How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question? • What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work. • Who are the participants or members of the samples? • What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? • How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question? • What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work. • Who are the participants or members of the samples? • What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? • How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question? • What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work. 51–55 points 46–50 points 0–45 points 56–60 points NR449 RUA Analyzing Published Research.docx Revised 07/25/2016 6 NR449 Evidence Based Practice Description of Findings: Conclusion (20 points) Summary paragraph includes ALL major findings from article. • Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents those data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data, and relates them to a larger context. • Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. • Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation points of quantitative data and the logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data. 19-20 points NR449 RUA Analyzing Published Research.docx Summary paragraph omits ONE major finding from article. Summary paragraph omits TWO major findings from article. • Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents those data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data, and • Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents those data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data, and relates them to a larger context. • Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. • Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of quantitative data and the logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data. relates them to a larger context. • Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. • Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of quantitative data and the logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data. 17-18 points Revised 07/25/2016 16 points Summary paragraph omits THREE or MORE major findings from article. • Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents those data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data, and relates them to a larger context. • Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. • Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of quantitative data and the logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data. 0-15 points 7 NR449 Evidence Based Practice Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics, and APA Format (30 points) • Length pages. is three full • Used appropriate APA format and is free of errors. • Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. • Grammar, spelling, and mechanics are free of errors. 28–30 points • Length is no more than one quarter page under or over. • Used appropriate APA format, with one type of error. • Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. • Grammar, spelling, and mechanics have one type of error. 26–27 points • Length is no more than one half page under or over. • Used appropriate APA format, with two types of errors. • Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. • Grammar, spelling, and mechanics have two types of errors. 23–25 points • Length is three quarters of a page or more under or over. • Attempts made to use APA format; three or more types of errors are present. • Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. • Grammar, spelling, and mechanics have three or more types of errors. 0–22 points Total Points Possible = 200 points NR449 RUA Analyzing Published Research.docx Revised 07/25/2016 8 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR449 Evidence-Based Practice EVIDENCE MATRIX TABLE Article Reference 1 (sample not a real article) Smith, Lewis (2013), What should I eat? A focus for those living with diabetes. Journal of Nursing Education, 1 (4) 111-112. Purpose Hypothesis Study Question Variables Independent(I) Dependent(D) How do educational support groups effect dietary modifications in patients with diabetes? D-Dietary modifications I-Education Study Design Qualitative Sample Size and Selection N- 18 Convenience sampleselected from local support group in Pittsburgh, PA Data Collection Methods Focus Groups Major Findings Support and education improved compliance with dietary modifications. 1 2 3 4 5 NR449 Evidence Matric Table.docx Revised10/20/14 ns/cs 1
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Running head: IMPROVING DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY

Improving Diagnostic Safety
Student's Name
Course Number-Name of Course
Instructor’s Name
Date

IMPROVING DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY

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Clinical question
According to an IOM report, one out of twenty patients in an outpatient setting is affected
by diagnostic errors. How then can patient’s information be used to improve the safety on
diagnostics?
Description of problem and its significance
According to the National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) system,
there are more than 8000 diseases. This suggests a great likelihood of a patent being wrongly
diagnosed while seeking medical expertise. The diagnostic errors involve lack of overlapping
opportunities in making the correct and timely judgment. Early safety focused much on other
glaring problems for instance medication and procedure related errors since there was diff...


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