Purpose 

The purpose of this assignment is to document sources of research evidence and non-research evidence that address a national practice problem, including the level and quality of each source of research evidence. A synthesis of the evidence is conducted to determine the overall strength and quality of the evidence. The development of an evidence table and synthesis are foundational to inform actions and decisions to improve practice outcomes. Construction of an evidence table and synthesis supports professional formation of the DNP-prepared nurse.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

• Compare and contrast differences and similarities of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs. (POs 3, 9)
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. (POs 3, 9)
• Appraise systematic reviews for translation science. (POs 3, 5, 9)
• Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. (POs 3, 5, 9)
• Synthesize literature relevant to practice problems. (POs 3, 5, 9)

DUE DATE: Saturday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of the Week. The late assignment policy applies to this assignment.

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 300

Preparing The Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. It is each student’s responsibility to save and maintain all artifacts.

The assignment will include the following components.

1. Title Page
2. Introduction
   1. Purpose Statement
   2. Practice Problem Identification (Synthesis of research study evidence and non-research evidence.)
   3. Sources of Research Evidence (identified in Weeks 1, 2, and 3 Discussion as in-text citations)
3. Implications of the Practice Problem at the National Level and Local Level (Synthesis of research study evidence and non-research evidence.)
   1. Significance
   2. Prevalence
   3. Economic Ramifications
4. Conduct a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to address:
   1. Main points/salient messages that emerge from the sources (Synthesis of 3 research study evidence and 3 non-research evidence.
   2. Compare and contrast main points from all sources (Synthesis of 3 research study evidence and 3 non-research evidence.)
   3. Objective discussion of facts (Synthesis of 3 research study evidence and 3 non-research evidence.)
5. Appraisal of the evidence to address the selected practice problem (1–2 paragraphs)
   1. Level of Evidence
   2. Quality Rating of Evidence
   3. Suitability of the Evidence to Address the Practice Problem
6. Summary Tables of Evidence to Address the Selected Practice Problem Using theJohns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Evidence Summary Tool (Links to an external site.)
   1. 1 Qualitative Research Study (identified in Week 1 Discussion)
   2. 1 Quantitative Research Study (identified in Week 2 Discussion)
   3. 1 Systematic Reviews (identified in Week 3 Discussion)
7. Conclusion
   1. Summation of the impact of the practice problem at the national level and local level
   2. Summation of the appraisal of evidence to address the practice problem
   3. Summation of the evidence synthesis
8. References
   1. Reference page with complete references for the 3 sources of research evidence and a minimum of 3 sources of non-research evidence
9. APA Style and Organization
   1. APA Standards for scholarly papers
   2. Grammar and mechanics
   3. Level I Headings are included

All policies related to plagiarism must be observed. This written assignment will be screened for originality by Turnitin.

Introduction

Requirements
1. Includes a focused purpose statement
2. Identifies selected practice problem using a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence
3. Identifies sources of research evidence

Implications of the Practice Problem at the National Level and Local Level

Requirements
Using a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence.
1. Describes the significance of the practice problem at the national level and local level
2. Discusses the prevalence of the practice problem at the national level and local level
3. Discusses the economic ramifications of the practice problem at the national level and local level

Evidence Synthesis

Requirements
Using a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to
1. Describes scope of the evidence synthesis
2. Discusses the main points / themes across research evidence and non-research evidence
3. Describes the relationship of sources to other selected sources
4. Discusses facts using a synthesis if research and non-research evidence objectively
5. Presents ideas and claims objectively

Evidence Appraisal

Requirements
1. Describes the levels of research evidence
2. Discusses the quality of research evidence
3. Discusses the suitability of the research evidence to address the practice problem

Evidence Summary Tool

Requirements
1. Provides complete summary for the qualitative research study
2. Provides complete summary for the quantitative research study
3. Provides complete summary for the systematic review

Conclusion

Requirements
Using a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to
1. Includes a summation of the impact of the practice problem at the national level
2. Includes a summation of the evidence appraisal
3. Includes a summation of the evidence synthesis

References

Requirements
1.Cites and references for 3 selected sources of research evidence and non-research evidence

APA Style and Organization

Requirements
1. Uses APA standards for scholarly papers
2. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors
3. Uses required evidence summary table
4. Uses required Level I Headings