SIM 422 American Sentinel Univ Evaluating A Quantitative Research Study Discussion
Activity 2Evaluating a Quantitative Research Study Examine the study- Harris, M. F., Chan, B. C., Laws, R. A., Williams, A. M., Davies, G. P., Jayasinghe, U. W., … Milat, A. (2013). The impact of a brief lifestyle intervention delivered by generalist community nurses (CN SNAP trial). BMC Public Health, 13(1). doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-375In this assessment, you will evaluate the study according to research design methods, procedures and study results, for example, see Evaluating a Quantitative Study (Houser, 2019, p. 345 & p. 377).Suggested ReadingChapter 6 (pp. 131-153), Chapter 7 (pp. 157-185), Chapter 8 (pp. 189-226) Chapter 12 (pp.323-350) & Chapter 13 (pp. 351-380) In Houser, J. (2018). Nursing research: Readings, using & creating evidence (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett LearningAstroth, K. S., & Chung, S. Y. (2018). Focusing on the fundamentals: Reading quantitative research with a critical eye. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(3), 283-287. Retrieved from http://americansentinel.idm.oclc.org/login?url=htt...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:Paper4 to 6-page paper. Include title and reference pages.Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation8 to 10 slides. Add title and reference slides.Follow Rules of 7.Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation8 to 10 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides.Follow Rules of 7.Video Presentation5 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.TableTable with appropriate columns and headers.Include title and reference pages.Graphs or other illustrationsGraphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.PosterPoster 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.Evidenced-Based Practice- Evaluating a Quantitative Research Study
Description: The baccalaureate graduate nurse will demonstrate an understanding of the basic
elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice.
Course Competencies: 1) Examine the relationships among theory, practice, and research. 2)
Interpret research findings using the elements of the research process. 3) Differentiate between
ethical and legal precepts that guide research conduct and protect human subjects. 4) Integrate
reliable evidence from multiple ways of knowing, to inform practice and make clinical
judgments. 5) Evaluate data from relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery
of care to culturally and ethnically diverse populations. 6) Collaborate with health team
members to collect, interpret, synthesize and disseminate evidence to improve patient outcomes
in complex health care environments.
QSEN Competency: 3) Evidence-Based Practice
BSN Essential III
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Evaluates
research design
of study using all
of the
components of
the evaluation
checklists in
Houser 2018, p.
345
Evaluates
research design
of study using all
of the
components of
the evaluation
checklists in
Houser 2018, p.
345
Evaluates
research design
of study using
(75%)
components of
the evaluation
checklists in
Houser (2018).
Evaluates
research design
of study using
some (50% or
less) components
of the evaluation
checklists in
Houser (2018).
Does not address
section
Evaluates
methods/procedu
re, and results of
the study using
all of the
components of
the evaluation
checklist in
Houser 2018,
p.377
Evaluates
methods/procedu
re, and results of
the study using
all of the
components of
the evaluation
checklist in
Houser 2018,
p.377
Evaluates
methods/procedu
res and results of
the study using
(75%)
components of
the evaluation
checklists in
Houser (2018).
Evaluates
methods/procedu
res and results of
the study using
some (50% or
less) components
of the evaluation
checklists in
Houser (2018).
Does not address
section
Discusses the
importance of
research, how the
study contributes
to EBP and
applicability of
the specific study
to clinical
practice
Discusses the
importance of
research, how the
study contributes
to EBP and
applicability of
the specific study
to clinical
practice
Discusses the
importance of
research and how
the study may
contribute to
EBP in general
but not how the
specific study
contributes to
current clinical
practice.
Provides simple
definitions of
research and
evidence but
does not delve
into the
relationship
among research,
evidence-based
practice and
Does not address
section improving
practice
APA, Grammar,
Spelling, and
Punctuation
No errors in APA,
Spelling, and
Punctuation.
One to three errors
in APA, Spelling,
and Punctuation.
Four to six errors
in APA, Spelling,
and Punctuation.
Seven or more
errors in APA,
Spelling, and
Punctuation.
References Provides two or
more references.
Provides two
references.
Provides one
references.
Provides no
references.
