Evidence Synthesis Discussion (1 page)
Conduct a literature search for another single source of quantitative evidence that contributes to practice change and improvement of a National Practice Problem identified in Week 3 and use the Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool to appraise the new quantitative study. Please note the appraisal tool will not be submitted.
The quantitative source of evidence you select must be a single source of evidence. Systematic reviews and/or mixed-methods are not permitted for this assignment.
Present the written reference and the permalink to the article you chose.
Compile the information from the John Hopkins Appraisal Tool for all 3 research studies and place the information in the John Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool.
Using the table as a tool, synthesize the collective findings from all 3 research studies selected in Weeks 3, 4, and 5.
1. Identify the main themes consistent in all 3 studies.
2. Compare and contrast the main points.
3. Finish by presenting an objective overarching discussion about the collective findings versus a summary of each individual study.
Evidence Synthesis Paper (5 page)
The purpose of this assignment is to present a synthesis of evidence using the three articles you selected in Weeks 3, 4, and 5. The development of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool builds a body of evidence about a practice problem. Adding research studies to the Johns Hopkins Summary Tool builds the foundation for the synthesis of evidence for a practice change.
Instructions
Follow these guidelines when completing the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have any questions.
Review the directions and complete the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. Use the 3 articles: 2 quantitative and 1 qualitative selected in Weeks 3, 4, and 5. These must be recent research articles less than 5 years old and be related to a National Practice Problem.
Review the rubric for the grading criteria.
The assignment includes the following components:
1. Title Page
2. Introduction
a.Introduce the practice problem.
b. Discuss sources of research evidence identified in Weeks
3, 4, and 5.
3. Analysis of the Practice Problem (1-2 paragraphs)
a.Present the significance of the practice problem.
b.Present the prevalence of the practice problem from the
selected articles.
4.Evidence Synthesis: Using the three articles (2 quantitative and 1 qualitative), write a synthesis of evidence to address the selected practice problem. In the synthesis of evidence include the following:
a.Identify the main themes, and salient evidence that
emerge from the sources. (Cited)
b. Compare and contrast the main points from all sources.
(Cited)
c.Present an objective overarching synthesis of research
evidence about the practice problem. (Cited)
5. Appraisal of the Evidence to Address the Practice Problem: Include the following:
a. Identify the level of evidence.
b.Provide a quality rating of the evidence.
c.Appraise and support the suitability of the evidence to
address the practice problem.
6. Conclusion
a.In one concise paragraph, provide a clear and logical
conclusion summarizing the paper.
7. Summary Table: Complete all sections of the Summary Table of Evidence using the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. Include the following:
a.Two Quantitative Research Studies (selected in Weeks 3
& 4 Discussion)
b.One Qualitative Research Studies (selected in Week 5
Discussion)
c.Complete all sections completely and identify the quality
and the levels of evidence.
8. Appendix A
a.Attach the completed Johns Hopkins Summary Tool as
Appendix A.
Length: 5-7 pages (not including title page, reference page, or appendix)
1-inch margins
Double-spaced pages
12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font
Headings & subheadings
In-text citations
Title page
Reference page
Standard English usage and mechanics