Assessment 1 task instructions NURS12165 Evidence to Inform Nursing Practice

Assessment 1 task instructions NURS12165 Evidence to Inform Nursing Practice Assessment 1 – Developing a research question and systematically exploring the literature Type: Written Assessment Aim The aim of this assessment is to undertake preliminary research steps to find a solution to a contemporary nursing practice question, based on one of the scenarios below. You will achieve this by developing a structured research question and systematically searching the literature for credible evidence to answer the clinical question. Chose one of the following scenarios: Scenario 1: Early Warning Scores impact on critical thinking As a registered nurse working in a medical/surgical ward, you notice that many of your nursing colleagues monitor the patient’s vital signs, complete the Early Warning Score (EWS) observation chart (Q-ADDS or NEWS or BTF) and follow the escalation of care protocol without really looking at and assessing the patients. You suspect that perhaps your colleagues are relying on the EWS rather than using their critical thinking skills. Your task is to find credible evidence to explore if this is an issue within healthcare settings. Scenario 2: Paracetamol for febrile children You are a registered nurse, and a friend phones you for advice. Her seven-year-old son has a temperature of 38.1oC and seems to be coming down with a cold. Your friend asks you if she should administer paracetamol to her son. Your task is to find credible evidence to provide evidence-based advice to your friend. Instructions This assessment is about finding the best evidence and appraising the credibility of that evidence. You will also be asked to reflect on why it is important to follow a systematic process when searching for clinical evidence. Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task: 1. Students will select ONE contemporary nursing issue (from two scenarios provided above). 2. Task 1: Complete the PICO table (30 marks) a) Summarise the preparatory work in a PICO Table using the provided template. b) Create a search string including at least four (4) Boolean Operators and other symbols. c) Develop one specific research question. d) Identify four (4) appropriate databases that you are going to search. Please do not include Google Scholar as a database. e) Identify four (4) search filters or limiters f) Identify your inclusion criteria g) Identify your exclusion criteria 3. Task 2: Complete the Prisma flow chart on the template provided (15 marks). 4. Task 3: Provide the reference, in APA 7th edition style, for four current credible peer-reviewed journal articles that you intend to use to answer your research question. Under each reference, identify the level of evidence in the article using the Pyramid of Evidence (20 marks). 5. Task 4: Reflection (300 words±10%) (30 marks & 5 marks for academic writing) Write a reflection on the use of the PICO framework. Intext citations may be used but are not mandatory. Please consider the following points in your reflection: a) Why is it important to start a search with a well-structured research question? b) Is it important to follow a systematic process when searching for clinical evidence? If yes, why? If not, why not? c) What challenges and benefits did you encounter when using the PICO framework to find credible evidence to answer your research question? Requirements • _Please use the template provided for this assessment. • _Use a conventional and legible size 11 or 12 font, such as Arial or Times New Roman. • _Please use 2.0 line spacing for the reflection (Task 4). • _Important: You must use peer-reviewed journal articles. The resources must be current, i.e., from 2019 to the present. Do not use clinical practice guidelines, editorials, opinion pieces, JBI (Johanna Briggs Institute) resources, hospital policies or web pages for this assessment. • _You may write in the first-person perspective (I, my) for the reflective writing task (Task 4). However, you must use good academic writing. • _A cover page is not required. • _Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. • _No reference list is required unless you have included citations in your reflection. If citations are included, a reference list must be added. Marking Criteria Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned. Learning Outcomes Assessed 1. Apply information literacy skills. 2. Employ a systematic approach to locating evidence to address a specific clinical situation. 3. Appraise evidence and use critical thinking skills when applying evidence in clinical contexts. 4. Reflect on the purpose of evidence in nursing practice and explain why clinical decision-making should be based on the best available evidence. Generative Artificial Intelligence Statement Although you are not yet registered nurse (RN) you are expected to abide by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Professional Standards, including the relevant Code of Conduct, Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics. Ethical practice includes abiding by the principles of academic integrity. You must not use Generative AI to undertake any of the assessment tasks for this assessment task. Our units aim to support you in developing the knowledge, skills, and aptitude for critical thinking, thereby preparing you for your nursing career. Using AI to undertake assessment tasks or write your papers for you does not support this aim. Some students may use grammar checkers (e.g., Grammarly or ProWritingAid) to help refine their written work. These tools are a form of AI. They are acceptable as they are not writing your paper for you but rather refining what you have written. If you use any type of AI to help you write your paper, you are expected to acknowledge its use and how it has been used. Your acknowledgement of your use of AI must be specific to give us a clear idea of: • _how you have used AI • _where you have used AI in your assessment • _why you have used it, and • _to what extent you have used AI. Please provide this explanation on the front page of your assessment piece. Marking Guide with assessment criteria HD 100-85% D 84-75% C 74-65% P 64-50% F 49-0% Task 1: Pico table (30%) The PICO table is exceptionally clear, and precisely articulated. Each element (P, I, C, O) and alternative terms fully align with the topic. Research question fully aligns with the topic. A minimum of 4 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to an excellent search string. At least 4 appropriate databases used, and more than 4 appropriate filters and limiters. At least 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria included, clearly articulated and appropriate. (30-25.5) The PICO table is clear and effectively articulated. Each element (P, I, C, O) and alternative term is mostly aligned with the topic. Research question is well aligned with the topic. Less than 4 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy or the search string is adequate. Four databases used, of which at least 3 are appropriate and 4 appropriate filters and limiters. Four or fewer inclusion and 4 or fewer exclusion criteria included, articulated and appropriate. (25.4-22.5) The PICO table is generally clear and adequately presented. Each element (P, I, C, O) and alternative term is somewhat aligned with the topic. There may be some areas where additional clarity or specificity could improve precision. Research question is aligned with the topic. Only 3 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy or the search string is somewhat adequate. Four databases used, of which at least 2 are appropriate and 3 appropriate filters and limiters. Three inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria included, articulated and appropriate. (22.4-19.5) The PICO table is somewhat clear. Improvements are needed to enhance precision and ensure a more explicit representation of each element (P, I, C, O) and alternative terms. A close-ended research question, somewhat aligned with the topic. Only 3 or fewer Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy and the search string is not adequate. Two inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria included, or more than 2 included but not all are appropriate. (19.4-15) The PICO table is unclear or inadequately structured. Only some of the elements (P, I, C, O) and alternative terms are somewhat aligned with the topic. Research question is poorly aligned with the topic. Less than 3 Boolean Operators and other symbols added to search strategy and the search string is poor or absent. Two or fewer inclusion and 2 or fewer exclusion criteria included, but most are not appropriate. (<15) Task 2: Prisma (15%) All elements of the PRISMA are provided in an exceptionally clear and concise manner. The number of records included is correctly calculated. (15-12.7) Most elements of the PRISMA are provided in a clear and well-organised manner. The number of records included is correctly calculated. (12.4-11) Elements of the PRISMA are presented adequately, but there are occasional instances of unclear or verbose descriptions. The number of records included is mostly correctly calculated. (10.9-9.5) Some PRISMA elements are included, but they lack clarity or completeness, hindering the reader's understanding. The number of records included is not always The PRISMA elements are confusing or excessively verbose, making it challenging for the reader to grasp the key components. The number of records included is mostly incorrectly calculated. (<7.5) Task 3: references and level of evidence (20%) All 4 included resources are relevant to the topic, current peer-reviewed journal articles. Accurate APA 7th edition referencing with no errors. Level of evidence correctly identified for each article. (20-17) All 4 included resources are relevant to the topic, current peer-reviewed journal articles. Mostly accurate APA 7th edition referencing with 1-2 (possibly recurring) errors. Level of evidence correctly identified for 3 of the 4 articles. (16.9-15) The resources are somewhat relevant to the topic, most are current peer-reviewed journal articles. APA 7th edition referencing with 3-4 (possibly recurring) errors. Level of evidence correctly identified for 3 of the 4 articles. (14.9-13) Some of the resources are relevant to the topic, some are current peer-reviewed journal articles. Occasionally accurate APA 7th edition referencing with more than 4 (recurring) errors. Level of evidence correctly identified for 2 of the 4 articles. (12.9-10) Most of the resources are either not relevant to the topic or are not current peer-reviewed journal articles. APA 7th edition referencing is not used. Several referencing errors are evident. Level of evidence correctly identified for 1 or fewer of the 4 articles. (<10) Task 2: Reflection (30%) Highly developed reflection and excellent insight into the importance of developing a well-structured research question and systematically searching the literature. Excellent insight into the challenges and benefits of using PICO. (30-25.5) Well-developed reflection and good insight into the importance of developing a well-structured research question and systematically searching the literature. Good insight into the challenges and benefits of using PICO. (25.4-22.5) Adequately developed reflection and adequate insight into the importance of developing a well-structured research question and systematically searching the literature. Adequate insight into the challenges and benefits of using PICO. (22.4-19.5) Somewhat developed reflection and insight into the importance of developing a well-structured research question and systematically searching the literature. Some insight into the challenges and benefits of using PICO. (19.4-15) Little or limited reflection on the importance of developing a well-structured research question and systematically searching the literature. Little or no evidence of insight into the challenges and benefits of using PICO. (<15) Academic writing (5%) Excellent presentation of assignment, double line spacing, appropriate font, consistently accurate spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure. Adheres to word count. (5-4.2) Well presented assignment, double line spacing, appropriate font, 1-2 spelling or grammatical errors, good paragraph structure. Adheres to word count. (4.1-3.7) Appropriately presented assignment, double line spacing, appropriate font, 3-4 spelling or grammatical errors, or paragraph structure errors. Adheres to word count. (3.6-3.2) Adequate presented assignment, double line spacing, appropriate font, 5-7 spelling or grammatical errors, or paragraph structure errors. Adheres to word count. (3.1-2.5) Poor presented assignment, with or without double line spacing and appropriate font, more than 7 spelling or grammatical errors, or paragraph structure errors. Does not adhere to word count. (<2.5) ASSESMENT SHEET Task 1: PICO and search strategy (30 marks) Abbreviated PICO Framework and Search Strategy Task 1 - PICO Process Keyword search terms Alternative terms/synonyms P Population/Problem I Intervention C Control/Comparison O Outcomes Search string with Boolean Operators and other symbols added: Write your clinical/research question: Identify databases used Identify search filters or limits used Identify inclusion criteria Identify exclusion criteria Task 2: Prisma flow chart (15 marks) Image transcription text Identification of studies via databases Records identified from: Database 1 Insert name (n=_) Database 2 Insert name (n=_) Database 3 Insert name (n=_) D... Show more (Image adapted from Page et al., 2020.) Task 3: Four included studies and the level of evidence (20 marks) List the references in alphabetical order Article 1 reference: Level of evidence: Article 2 reference: Level of evidence: Article 3 reference: Level of evidence: Article 4 reference: Level of evidence: Task 4: Reflection (300 words ±10%, 30 marks & 5 marks for academic writing) Write a reflection on the use of the PICO framework. Please consider the following points in your reflection: Why is it important to start a search with a well-structured research question? Is it important to follow a systematic process when searching for clinical evidence? If yes, why? If not, why not? What challenges and benefits did you encounter when using the PICO framework to find credible evidence to answer your research question?

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