assig Evidence-Based Project

Points to Consider when Choosing a Topic for this Course

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IMPORTANT 6052 ASSIGNMENT POINTS: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Do Not Understand, A Bit Confused – Reach out to instructor

ASAP. MUST Stick to the Same Topic for all Parts of the

Assignment – NO CHANGING

Pick a topic area that you are interested in, or one you wish to learn more about as you will be sticking to this topic for each written assignment (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4)

See Appendix A in the back of your book. Check out Intervention type of PICOT question format. Remember, PICOT question that will lead the overall assignment is an intervention (i.e., comparison).

Search for research articles. Need help, check out Walden Library videos on searching the databases

Are there primary (a.k.a. original or empirical) research articles available within the last 5 years on the topic you wish to investigate? Be sure to go to Walden Library, select Databases A-Z tab, search CINHAL and MEDLINE Combined Search that can be found in the multi-databases searches listed.

Are there Systematic Review research articles available within the last 5 years on the topic you wish to investigate? Be sure to go to Walden Library, select Databases A-Z tab, search CINHAL and MEDLINE Combined Search that can be found in the multi-databases searches listed. When searching for systematic reviews, be sure to add the keyword “Systematic Review” when conducting the search on your topic.

Having trouble deciding on a topic? Be sure to check out below information to get some ideas – feel free to use them if you like or tweak them to fit with your interest.

One last time, fully aware that I MUST Stick to the Same Topic for all Parts of the Assignment – NO CHANGING

YES Suggested TOPICS NO Thanks Urinary catheter insertion – 1 versus 2 people assist

Fall prevention measure – comparing two measures

Shift Report – bedside compared to at the nurse’s station

PTSD – EMDR use, individual counseling, group counseling

Visitation hours in critical care setting – limited as compared to anytime

Instructional Strategies – comparing one strategy versus another in classroom teaching or hospital-based annual competency training sessions

Leadership style – how does one style of leadership versus another impact nurse retention; or motivation; or any other common component you find interesting

Nurse burnout - Implementing mindfulness practice as compared to another alternative in (critical care nurses or oncology nurses) decrease burnout

Telehealth and remote monitoring - comparing the impact of face-to-face visits with telehealth visits on outcomes (i.e. clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, costs of care, 30 day readmits, ED visits, and access to care)

Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) systems – medication error reduction

Mobile apps and patient portals – impact on patient outcomes, patient information

Precepting – orientation and precepting new nurses

Pet Therapy – benefits

Music Therapy - benefits

Esthetics --- compare perhaps treatments, products, self-image, etc.

Health related topics – obesity, cardiac, addictions, end-of- life care

Finding My Own. MY TOPIC OF INTEREST is: