Translational Research Article Assignment

 Translational Research Article Assignment

NUR596_Spring 2016 

Determine an EBP related issue/problem and develop a burning clinical question which is translational research-based. 

This must relate to a clinical site of your choice

Complete the template. Use complete sentences and give short/brief answers for each element.

Total points: 260

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This is a Word Document. USE this template only.

Currency: the timeliness of the informationWhen was the information published or posted?Has the information been revised or updated?Is the information current or out-of-date?Are the links functional?	/25
Relevance: the importance of the information for your needsDoes the information relate to your area of interest?Who is the intended audience?Is the information level appropriate? (Not too basic or advanced)Would you be comfortable using this source in a research paper?	/25
Authority: the source of the informationWho is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations?What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?Does the URL (ex. .gov, .org, .com, etc) reveal anything about the author or source?	/25
Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content.Is the information supported by evidence?Has the information been reviewed or refereed?Can you verify any of the information in another source?Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?Is it free of spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?	/25
Purpose: the reason the information existsWhat is the purpose of the information?Do the authors make their intentions or purpose clear?Is the information fact or opinion?Does the point of view appear objective or impartial?Is it free of political, ideological, cultural, religious or personal biases?	/25
Problem recognition/statement (See Z&W Chapter 10 of 2nd Ed., p. 425)What is the burning question or practice issue? What is the scope of the problem	/25
PICOT components (see M&F Chapter 2)P (population) I (Intervention, independent variable) C (comparison, control group or current practice) O (outcomes, independent variable)(Outcomes must be specific and measurable) T (time or duration of implementation) (What is the duration of the study?)	/50
Research Question: using the elements of the PICOT, write the research question. Remember all of the PICOT elements must relate to each other.	/35
References used for this assignment: Use APA format. Must use the article and at least one other reference.	/25
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