Research Summary: PICOT Question

Purpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to find and appraise resources related to the PICOT question from Week 2. The focus of this assignment is to evaluate pertinent literature that supports the practice change intervention.
Note: You are to locate original studies with research conducted and published by the primary investigator. You may also use systematic reviews or Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO1: Integrate evidence-based and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1,4)
CO2: Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve health outcome. (PO 1, 2)
CO4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 5)
CO5: Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 5
Total Points Possible: 200 Points
Requirements
Find and review ten (10) scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles, systematic reviews, or CPGs in support of the practice change intervention. Complete the Research Summary WorksheetPreview the document table for each article.
State the PICOT question
For each article, supply the following:
The complete reference for the article in current APA format
Description of the purpose of the study/review/practice guideline
Description of the evidence type
Research article/systematic review/CPG
If a source is a research article
Is the study quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods?
Is the study experimental, quasi-experimental, or descriptive?
Description of the sample, sample size, and setting (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the data collection methods used (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the study findings or CPG content
Assessment of the limitations of the study (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the relevance the study to the PICOT question and advanced practice nursing
Preparing the Assignment:
Use the designated Research Summary Table Worksheet to supply the required information.
All scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles must be current - within a 5-year time frame - unless a valid rationale is provided, and the instructor has approved the use of an older reference.
Use APA formatting for references
Directions and Assignment Criteria
Assignment Criteria
Points
%
Description
PICOT question
20
10%
PICOT question provided in sentence format
Articles 1-10
15/article
150 total
7.5% / article
75% total
For each article:
Article is scholarly
Publication date is current within 5 years
Purpose and evidence type clearly stated
Describes sample, sample size, setting and data collection methods
Discusses study findings and limitations
Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
APA
20
10%
Use of worksheet template
Correct APA format for the following:
Font style and size
Citing and referencing sources
Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Graduate-level writing style
10
5%
Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure
Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)
Correct APA format for the following:
Font style and size
Title and reference pages
Citing and referencing sources
Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Use of template
Total
200
100 %


Rubric
NR505NP Week 5 Research Summary Assignment Rubric
NR505NP Week 5 Research Summary Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT Question
20.0 pts
Exceptional
PICOT question provided in sentence format.
18.0 pts
Exceeds
16.0 pts
Meets
8.0 pts
Needs Improvement
0.0 pts
Developing
PICOT question not supplied.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 1
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 2
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 3
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 4
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 5
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 6
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 7
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 8
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 9
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle 10
15.0 pts
Exceptional
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
13.0 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
12.0 pts
Meets
Presentation of information included all of the following elements, but information was minimal: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation missing one or more of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation of missing more than one of the following elements: • Article is scholarly • Publication date current within 5 years • Purpose and evidence type clearly stated • Describes sample, sample size, setting, data collection methods • Discusses study findings and limitations • Explains relevance to PICOT question and implications for advanced nursing practice
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
20.0 pts
Exceptional
• Correct APA format with 0-1 error for the following: o Font style and size o Citing and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
18.0 pts
Exceeds
• APA format with 2-4 errors for the following: o Font style and size o Citing and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
16.0 pts
Meets
• APA format with 5-7 errors for the following: o Font style and size o Citing and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
8.0 pts
Needs Improvement
• APA format with 8-9 errors for the following: o Font style and size o Citing and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
0.0 pts
Developing
• APA format with > 10 errors for the following: o Font style and size o Citing and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Writing
10.0 pts
Exceptional
Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Use of template
9.0 pts
Exceeds
Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-4 errors total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Use of template
8.0 pts
Meets
Proficient graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5-7 errors, total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Use of template
4.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 8-9 errors, total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Template not used
0.0 pts
Developing
Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 10 or more errors, total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • With or without template
10.0 pts
Total Points: 200.0