Discuss the database(s) searched and include your search strategy for the database(s).

Introduction and Purpose of Paper
The title for the Introduction should be the title of your paper (do not type the word, Introduction)
In 1-2 paragraphs, give the purpose of the EBP Project paper. Cite at least two references supporting the nursing issue as significant in contemporary nursing practice. (5 points)
If applicable, discuss statistics, cost analysis, quality and safety issues related to the nursing issue. (5 points) 10
Research (PICO) Question and Search Process
Formulate PICO question and identify the keywords for the PICO question. (3 points)
Discuss the database(s) searched and include your search strategy for the database(s). (3 points)
Include limiters used for the search. (3 points)
How many research studies found and selected? (3 points) 12
Review of the Literature
Identify 3 research studies related to your PICO question published within the last 5 years. Each study summary should identify:
Problem and purpose of study as noted by authors
Research question, and/or hypothesis posed by the authors
Research design and Level of Evidence of design
Protection of Human Subjects/ethical considerations/IRB approval
Setting
Sample size and sample selection process
Methodology – how did researchers collect data (quantitative or qualitative strategies)?
Limitations of study as noted by authors
Results and Implications as noted by authors
Authors’ conclusion and recommendation
30

(10 points each study)
Table of Research Studies (2 points for each study)
All columns/cells are accurate for each research study as described in the Review of Literature section of
the paper.
6

Discuss Nursing Practice Implications
Identify similarities or differences between each study. (2 points)
Identify how evidence can be used in nursing practice for staff and/or patient education (2 points)
Address how the Interdisciplinary team could use the findings. (2 points)
Address any cultural considerations for the findings. (2 points)
Address how any new technologies could be used to support patient care related to the findings from the studies. (2 points)
10
Conclusion
Did you answer your PICO question? (2 points)
What did you learn, and can you use this information in your nursing practice? (6 points) 8
APA Style/Writing Style
Use Past Tense Grammar, Paragraph/sentence structure/grammar, punctuation/thought transition between paragraphs.
Title Page, Correct Headers, Consistent Font (Times New Roman or Arial) 11 or 12 size font, Black ink
Double Spaced (no extra spacing between paragraphs or sections of paper, page numbers, margins

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