Case 3

General Instructions

1-The purpose of this assignment is to be able to do an annotated bibliography related to your PICOT question.

2-Locate 6 articles directly related to your PICOT question. Write an annotation for each of the 6 articles that includes a concise summary in your own words and the correct APA citation for each article.

3-As you search the library for scholarly research, limit your search to identify empirical articles. On finding an empirical study, assess the validity of the conclusion by determining if the conclusion answers your proposed research question and if the methodology is appropriate.

PICOT Question: The increased mortality risk among patients with more than one comorbidity is one of the nursing profession's most frequently encountered challenges and is one of the challenges I face daily as a nurse. (P) Among nurses, (I) how implementation of education and health promotion (C) compared to nursing care practice into hospitals and health care facilities (O) decrease the mortality rate in patients with more than one comorbidity (T) during the time of their hospitalization?

Annotated bibliography (Steps)

1. Title Page

2. Introduction with the PICOT question

3. Annotated Bibliography 6 articles that support your PICOT.

a. Article reference in APA format

b. Summary of each article

i. Purpose

ii. Research question

iii. Methodology

iv. Results

v. Conclusion

NOTE: Each reference should precede each article summary (not reference page needed)

NOTE: 4 pages without counting the title page.

Other Instructions

1- Introduction: must be clear and concise and be inclusive of a brief summary of the intent of your paper. It must also provide a formal purpose statement to set your paper up for your reader(s). State the quantitative PICOT question in a clear and concise sentence.

2- Correct APA citation for each article.

3- Summary: Describe the purpose of the article in dimple words.