PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to document sources of research evidence and non-research evidence that address a national practice problem, including the level and quality of each source of research evidence. A synthesis of the evidence is conducted to determine the overall strength and quality of the evidence. The development of an evidence table and synthesis are foundational to inform actions and decisions to improve practice outcomes. Construction of an evidence table and synthesis supports professional formation of the DNP-prepared nurse.Course OutcomesThis assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.Compare and contrast differences and similarities of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs. (POs 3, 9)Analyze qualitative and quantitative data for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. (POs 3, 9)Appraise systematic reviews for translation science. (POs 3, 5, 9)Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. (POs 3, 5, 9)Synthesize literature relevant to practice problems. (POs 3, 5, 9)DUE DATE: Saturday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of the Week. The late assignment policy applies to this assignment.TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 300Preparing The AssignmentFollow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. It is each student’s responsibility to save and maintain all artifacts.The assignment will include the following components.Title PageIntroduction1. Purpose Statement2. Practice Problem Identification (Synthesis of research study evidence and non-research evidence.)3. Sources of Research Evidence (identified in Weeks 1, 2, and 3 Discussion as in-text citations)Implications of the Practice Problem at the National Level and Local Level (Synthesis of research study evidence and non-research evidence.)1. Significance2. Prevalence3. Economic RamificationsConduct a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to address:1. Main points/salient messages that emerge from the sources (Synthesis of 3 research study evidence and 3 non-research evidence.2. Compare and contrast main points from all sources (Synthesis of 3 research study evidence and 3 non-research evidence.)3. Objective discussion of facts (Synthesis of 3 research study evidence and 3 non-research evidence.)Appraisal of the evidence to address the selected practice problem (1–2 paragraphs)1. Level of Evidence2. Quality Rating of Evidence3. Suitability of the Evidence to Address the Practice ProblemSummary Tables of Evidence to Address the Selected Practice Problem Using theJohns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Evidence Summary Tool (Links to an external site.)1. 1 Qualitative Research Study (identified in Week 1 Discussion)2. 1 Quantitative Research Study (identified in Week 2 Discussion)3. 1 Systematic Reviews (identified in Week 3 Discussion)Conclusion1. Summation of the impact of the practice problem at the national level and local level2. Summation of the appraisal of evidence to address the practice problem3. Summation of the evidence synthesisReferences1. Reference page with complete references for the 3 sources of research evidence and a minimum of 3 sources of non-research evidenceAPA Style and Organization1. APA Standards for scholarly papers2. Grammar and mechanics3. Level I Headings are includedAll policies related to plagiarism must be observed. This written assignment will be screened for originality by Turnitin.IntroductionRequirements1. Includes a focused purpose statement2. Identifies selected practice problem using a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence3. Identifies sources of research evidenceImplications of the Practice Problem at the National Level and Local LevelRequirementsUsing a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence.1. Describes the significance of the practice problem at the national level and local level2. Discusses the prevalence of the practice problem at the national level and local level3. Discusses the economic ramifications of the practice problem at the national level and local levelEvidence SynthesisRequirementsUsing a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to1. Describes scope of the evidence synthesis2. Discusses the main points / themes across research evidence and non-research evidence3. Describes the relationship of sources to other selected sources4. Discusses facts using a synthesis if research and non-research evidence objectively5. Presents ideas and claims objectivelyEvidence AppraisalRequirements1. Describes the levels of research evidence2. Discusses the quality of research evidence3. Discusses the suitability of the research evidence to address the practice problemEvidence Summary ToolRequirements1. Provides complete summary for the qualitative research study2. Provides complete summary for the quantitative research study3. Provides complete summary for the systematic reviewConclusionRequirementsUsing a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to1. Includes a summation of the impact of the practice problem at the national level2. Includes a summation of the evidence appraisal3. Includes a summation of the evidence synthesisReferencesRequirements1.Cites and references for 3 selected sources of research evidence and non-research evidenceAPA 7 Style and OrganizationRequirements1. Uses APA 7 standards for scholarly papers2. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors3. Uses required evidence summary table4. Uses required Level I Headings
