Write an essay based on the critical appraisal of current evidence-based research findings. Utilizing the information gleaned from the research findings, I was able to develop and implement my project. I began my project with an educational powerpoint that explained what hospice misconception is and introduced my project to potential participants. I then developed a post-intervention survey which was designed to measure how informative and effective the powerpoint was, where the nurses sought support and the collection of demographic information. Next, my preceptor implemented this survey as a hyperlink during patient hospice admissions so that were assessable to all participants via Workplace.
The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (2011) published by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) define the expected outcomes for all master’s nursing program graduates. My project addresses Essentials I – III as hospice misconceptions may contribute to both the decrease in the quality of care and safety (Hiler et al., 2018). Essentials IV was addressed during the literature search portion of the project as well as the design and distribution of two surveys and seven interventions.
Essential VI will be addressed in the coming months as I intervene at the system level to advocate for patients and families who suffer from hospice misconceptions. Kok et al., (2020) suggested that hospice misconceptions may fade over time, but moral injury may persist which indicates that peer support mechanisms and grassroots dialogues are necessary to decrease hospice misconceptions and prevent moral injury. Essential VII was addressed during the implementation of the project even though I did not include respiratory therapists, intensivists, and other disciplines in my study. Instead, I spent a great deal of time talking with nursing students, families, and patients to understand their views on hospice missconceptions, including what types of situations, caused the greatest burden. This information was valuable during the construction of the surveys.
Finally, Essential IX is addressed throughout the entire project as I attempt to influence the healthcare outcomes for those cared for by those with misconceptions. As hospice misconceptions may cause physical, psychological, and social symptoms, focusing on its reduction may increase both patient safety and patient outcomes (Hiler et al., 2018; Wocial, 2020). I desire that this project will enhance the health of my colleagues and therefore allow them to provide better care to those we serve.
*** Please find the attached example of a paper regarding a different topic and previous papers that would go with this assighment.
ASSIGNMENT
Literature Review
The literature review describes and analyzes previous research on the topic or a gap in information that your project may fill. This chapter, however, should not merely string together what other researchers have found. Rather, you should discuss and analyze the body of knowledge with the ultimate goal of determining what is known and is not known about the topic.
This section should contain a discussion of OTHER PEOPLE’s research. This is not the section to include information about your project. Do not include your own opinions or findings from your project. Begin by describing which databases you searched, search terms you used, how you narrowed your search, how you selected those references you will discuss in this section.
The Literature Review is what others have written that provide a foundation to the content of your project and support for the method you chose for delivery–does that help to expand it? A well-written Literature Review section demonstrates to the reader that you are expert in the problem and that you examined current, best practice to inform your project.
The Literature Review should begin with a paragraph that describes which databases you searched, which search terms you used, which strategies you used, and what you yielded. This shows the extent of your search. This section should be at least 10 pages and should have at least 30 sources. The content of this chapter should be separated with APA first and second level headings.
How to perform a Boolean Search
Boolean logic is used to search methodically for information about your topic. Boolean operators (named after a mathematician Boole) are simple words (AND, NOT, OR, and AND NOT) that are used as conjunctions to either combine or exclude keywords in a search, which focus results and make them more productive. This will save the writer wasted effort and lost time by focusing on articles that are pertinent to what is being researched. Although search engines and database collections might use them differently, there are certain basic operations that are used in retrieval logic.
Proximity Operators (with, near and others) can also help you in searching.
AND—requires both terms to be in each item returned. (Narrows the search)
OR—either term (or both) will be in the returned document. (Broadens the search)
NOT or AND NOT (dependent upon the coding of the database’s search engine)—the first term is searched, then any records containing the term after the operators are subtracted from the results. (Using Parentheses—Using the ( ) to enclose search strategies will customize your results to more accurately reflect your topic. Search engines deal with search statements within the parentheses first, then apply any statements that are not enclosed.
Select keywords from your search that are specific to topic and content, as you will use these words under your abstract.
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