For this Blog, you will share your experiences grading the evidence to address the practice question you selected for the Literature Review Assignment you are currently working on. This Blog is due by Day 7 of this week (Week 10).
This Blog is a unique opportunity to receive valuable feedback from your colleagues, which you can then incorporate to improve your Assignment. By the
end of the week, please reflect upon the feedback you received, and then apply whatever you find valuable as you work toward completing your Literature Review Assignment.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
Note: These resources were previously presented in Week 8 and 9.
- Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
- Chapter 5, “Searching for Evidence” (pp. 99–128)
- Chapter 6, “Evidence Appraisal: Research” (pp. 129–162)
- Chapter 7, “Evidence Appraisal: Nonresearch” (pp. 163–188)
- Appendix B, “Question Development Tool” (pp. 283–288)Download Appendix B, “Question Development Tool” (pp. 283–288)
- Appendix E, “Research Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 297–306)Download Appendix E, “Research Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 297–306)
- Appendix F, “Nonresearch Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 307–314)Download Appendix F, “Nonresearch Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 307–314)
- Appendix G, “Individual Evidence Summary Tool” (pp. 315–316)Download Appendix G, “Individual Evidence Summary Tool” (pp. 315–316)
- Appendix H, “Synthesis and Recommendations Tool (pp. 319–323)Download Appendix H, “Synthesis and Recommendations Tool (pp. 319–323)
Note: Be prepared to complete and submit Appendices B, G, and H for your Assignment this week.
Also Note: You previously purchased this text for NURS 8002.
- Bermudez, N. (2021). Formulating well-written clinical practice questions and research questionsLinks to an external site.. Nursing and Health Sciences Research Journal, 4(1), 70–82. https://doi.org/10.55481/2578-3750.1113
- Echevarria, I. M., & Walker, S. (2014). To make your case, start with a PICOT questionLinks to an external site.. Nursing, 44(2), 18–19. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000442594.00242.f9
- Ford, L. G., & Melnyk, B. M. (2019). The underappreciated and misunderstood PICOT question: A critical step in the EBP processLinks to an external site.. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(6), 422–423. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12408
Note: The following resources also appear in NURS 8002. - OASIS. (n.d.). Analyze and evaluate research articlesLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/library/analyze-evaluate-research-articles
- OASIS. (n.d.). Break a topic into keywordsLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/library/topic-into-keywords
- OASIS. (n.d.). Evaluate resourcesLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/library/evaluate-resources
- OASIS. Grading evidenceLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University. https://rise.articulate.com/share/–e-gVRMA_y8V2KffxxJAQNb_lswZ2zX
- OASIS. (n.d.). Locate, cite, and reference journal articlesLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/library/locate-cite-reference-articles
- OASIS. (n.d.). Paraphrase and summarize informationLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize
- OASIS. (n.d.). SynthesisLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/synthesis
- OASIS. (n.d.). Synthesize literatureLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/synthesize-literature
- Walden University. (2021). DNP glossaryLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
- Walden University Library. (n.d.). Ask a librarianLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/ask
Note: Use this website to find answers to common questions or to contact a librarian directly. - Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A–Z: NursingLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981
- Walden University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating resources: Primary and secondary sourcesLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluating/sources
- Walden University Library. (n.d.). Subject research: NursingLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/subject/nursing
Note: This database is a good starting point for nursing related searches. - Walden University Quick Answers. (n.d.). How do I verify that my article is peer reviewed?Links to an external site. [Multimedia]. https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/72613
To Prepare
- Continue working on your Literature Review Assignment, which is due Day 7 of Week 10.
- Reflect on your experiences identifying Level 1 evidence to address your practice question.
- Consider if and how your PICOT assisted you in identifying search terms to identify Level 1 evidence.
- Reflect on whether or not you had difficulty finding Level 1 evidence and why.
Note: Not all practice questions lend themselves to systematic reviews or experimental research, thus they may vary in terms of the applicability of Level 1 evidence.
Post the following related to your Literature Review Assignment:
- Share your experiences identifying Level 1 evidence to address your practice question. Be specific and provide concrete examples.
- Explain how your PICOT did or did not assist you in identifying search terms to identify Level 1 evidence.
- If you had difficulty finding Level 1 evidence explain why. Describe what evidence you did find.
Note: Not all practice questions lend themselves to systematic reviews or experimental research, thus they may vary in terms of the applicability of Level 1 evidence.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts.
By Day 6 of Week 10
Respond to at least two of your colleagues, on different days, by offering suggestions to help improve their experiences identifying Level 1 evidence and/or utilizing the PICOT format in the future.
Note: Your responses should enrich the initial post by supporting and/or adding a fresh viewpoint and be constructive, enhancing the learning experience for all students.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights that you have gained because of your colleagues’ comments.
