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PRACTICE FOCUSED QUESTION

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PRACTICE FOCUSED QUESTION

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“At the heart of evidence-based practice is a clinical question” (Twa, 2016). A practice focused question can serve as a basis to design an evidence-based study.

For this Assignment, you have identified a practice problem and developed practicum objectives. To further guide your practicum experience, you will need to develop a practice focused question.

Reference: Twa, M. D. (2016). Evidence-based clinical practice: Asking focused questions (PICO).  Optometry and Vision Science93(10), 1187–1188. https://doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001006

 

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

Required Readings

· Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021).  Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.

· Chapter 4, “The Practice Question Phase” (pp. 73–98)

· Hickey, J. V., & Giardino, E. R. (Eds.). (2021).  Evaluation of quality in health care for DNPs (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.

· Chapter 1, “Evaluation and Advanced Nursing Practice: The Mandate for Evaluation” (pp. 3–36)

· Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2017).  Action plan for translating research into practice: Gap analysis and tests of change: Facilitator guide Links to an external site. . https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/action-plan-trip-fac-guide.html

· Chia, R., Pandey, A., & Vongpatanasin, W. (2020).  Resistant hypertension—defining the scope of the problemLinks to an external site. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases63(1), 46–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2019.12.006

· Gallagher Ford, L., & Melnyk, B. M. (2019).  The underappreciated and misunderstood PICOT question: A critical step in the EBP processLinks to an external site. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(6), 422–423. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12408

· Shirey, M. R. (2011).  Addressing strategy execution challenges to lead sustainable changeLinks to an external site. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration41(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0b013e318200288a

· Stannard, D. (2021).  Problem identification: The first step in evidence‐based practiceLinks to an external site. AORN Journal113(4), 377–378. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.13359

· Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.).  Citations: OverviewLinks to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations 

· Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.).  Common assignments: Discussion post Links to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost 

TO PREPARE

· Review Learning Resources related to the practice question.

· Review colleague feedback from the Discussion: Discuss Gap in Practice to apply revisions to your practice focused question. 

THE ASSIGNMENT

Construct a practice focused question.

Rubric

NURS_8502_Week2_Assignment2_Rubric

NURS_8502_Week2_Assignment2_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify a practice focused question specific to your organization or facility.

45 to >40.0 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and clearly identifies a practice focused question specific to the organization or facility.

40 to >35.0 pts

Good

The response accurately identifies a practice focused question specific to the organization or facility.

35 to >31.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely identifies a practice focused question specific to the organization or facility.

31 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely identifies a practice focused question specific to the organization or facility, or it is missing.

45 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify a practice focused question that can be found in literature.

40 to >35.0 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and clearly identifies a practice focused question that can be found in literature.

35 to >31.0 pts

Good

The response accurately identifies a practice focused question that can be found in literature.

31 to >27.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately and vaguely identifies a practice focused question that is vaguely found in literature.

27 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely identifies a practice focused question that is vaguely found in literature, or it is missing.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.... A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. ... Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.... No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

5 pts

Total Points: 100

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