Ethics and Evidence-Based Research

Ethics and Evidence-Based Research

Write  a 1250-1500 word essay addressing each of the following  points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for  each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each  bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading  that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in  that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2)  sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA  writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in  correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the  rubric criteria for this assignment.

Part 1: Describe  why ethical safeguards designed for clinical research may not be  feasible or appropriate for evidence-based practice or evidence-based  practice implementation projects.

Part 2:  Review the sectioned headed, Two Ethical Exemplars  in Chapter 22 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015, pages  518-519). Discuss three main ethical controversies related to  implementing Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) Initiatives.  Describe how these controversies relate to the four core ethical  principles. 

Part 3: Identify which ethical principles may be in conflict with the concept of “patients having an ethical responsibility in improving healthcare.” Discuss how these conflicts may be resolved. 

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1250 – 1500 words
Structure:  Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not  count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay  must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References:  Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all  resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2)  scholarly sources are required for this assignment.