least 6 pages long double H e a l t h M e d i c a l

least 6 pages long double H e a l t h M e d i c a l

the two assignments bellow are in reference to assignment #1 see attached

Assignment 2-A Practicum Project Part II (A) Grading Criteria

This assignment is divided into 2 parts and will be submitted on 2 different dates. For Part A, students should prepare a paper of at least 6 pages long double-spaced excluding title page and reference page. Paper should not exceed 10 pages 30% of the grade will be deducted for not meeting the page requirement. Paper must be organized according to the guidelines below and should include all the identified sections as required. Paper must be completed in APA format and contain a minimum of 15 current scholarly sources dated from 2015 until current. This assignment should include a title page, introduction, and reference page.

Topic Criteria Points

Style /APA Format

Background / Introduction

Include a short paragraph on the clinical problem / issue you have chosen for your search review. Include the rationale for the importance of this evidence-based search.

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PICOT Search Format Questions

State your PICOT questions. Question must be clinical, clear, concise, searchable, and answerable. You do NOT need to identify each component of the PICOT question.

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Search Strategy / Results

Describe search strategy per Garrard (2011). Summarize databases, key words, combinations, limits, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Identify number and type of studies included in the evidence base.

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Evidence Quality Discussion of the Quality of Evidence 3

Evidence Matrix

Develop a matrix of the evidence of 15 articles. Include articles relevant to the clinical problem and innovation. Articles can be research-based studies, systematic reviews or meta-analysis

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Style / Format

Paper and matrix tables are organized; APA format used for all references; uses appropriate font, and margins. No spelling or grammatical errors. You can use 10-point font, 1⁄2 inch margins for the matrix table, arial or times roman but for the rest of the assignment

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Assignment 2-B Practicum Project Part II (B) Grading Criteria

Students should submit a paper of at least 6 pages long double-spaced excluding title page and reference page. No more than 10 pages should be submitted. 30% of the grade will be deducted for not meeting the page requirement. Paper must be organized according to the guidelines below and should include all the identified sections as required. Paper must be completed in APA format and contain a minimum of 15 scholarly sources dated from 2015 until current. This assignment should include a title page, introduction, and reference page.
Topic Criteria Points

Introduction

Describe the clinical topic. Include a narrative statement of the clinical nursing
problem, including setting and population. Clearly state your PICOT questions.

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Background / Significance

Describe background and significance of the clinical problem. Clearly and logically
argue for the need to ask your clinical question. Include data and relevant citations to support the significance of the clinical problem (e.g., incidence, prevalence,
morbidity, mortality, cost, etc.)

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Search Strategy

Describe search strategy. Describe how potential, relevant research reports were
identified. Include databases, key words, combinations, limits, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Identify number and type of studies included in the final evidence base.

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Literature Review and Synthesis of Evidence

Using your evidence matrix tables to provide a synthesis of the evidence on the
problem and innovation. At least 15 articles should be included in the evidence

synthesis. The evidence may include meta-analyses, systematic reviews, as well as single research studies.

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