NR715 2021 August Week 4 Discussion Latest

NR715 Scientific Underpinnings

Week 4 Discussion

Quantitative Article Critique

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for you to search for quantitative evidence that contributes to practice change and improvement of a National Practice Problem. You will be proficient in research critique when using the Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool. You will gain experience in judging quantitative research for applicability to the practice problem. The critique of research focuses on potential solutions and interventions to improve outcomes.

Instructions

Conduct a search of the Chamberlain library to find an additional quantitative research article on the National Practice Problem you selected in Week 3. Be sure to use the most recent evidence available (within the past 5 years).

Present the written reference and permalink to the article you chose.

Summarize the article and include key findings including aim, method, analysis, and results within the chosen article.

Appraise the findings of the selected quantitative article and share how the outcomes may contribute to a solution to the practice problem.

Attach your completed Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool to your response.

Please click on the following link to review the DNP Discussion Guidelines on the Student Resource Center program page:

Link (webpage): DNP Discussion Guidelines (Links to an external site.)

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

Critically appraise literature for level and quality of evidence to support practice change. (POs 1, 3, 5, 6, 7)

Appraise global healthcare practice problems and DNP practice relevant to advanced nursing practice. (POs 1, 3, 9)