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  Assessment Description Discuss the value of synthesizing literature to determine best practice for a clinical problem. Can best practice be assessed using one article? Why or why not? Post responses to at least three classmates that provide information on why you agree or disagree with their original post. Be specific and provide resources. Discussion […]

  Assessment Description Discuss how scientific rigor and levels of evidence can be assessed to determine the strength and significance of research evidence. How is relevance determined? Post responses to at least three classmates that provide additional ways that relevance might be determined. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and responses should be […]

  Through the evaluation and review of the literature, a foundation of evidence is presented to support the PICOT question and lay the foundation for a change in client care. However, prior to the implementation of any evidence, the supporting research must be evaluated for applicability and value. This is necessary not only for the […]

  Assessment Description Describe a situation in which your clinical judgment may be biased because your personal views are in conflict with those of the client. What is the importance of maintaining unbiased clinical judgement in the implementation of EBP? What steps would you use to maintain unbiased clinical judgment, while honouring the client’s values […]

  Assessment Description Discuss which professional or regulatory guidelines are applicable to your PICOT question. Where did they originate? How do they protect client care and outcomes? Post responses to at least three classmates that provide additional information regarding how the guidelines protect client care and outcomes. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, […]

  This topic integrates the use of clinical judgement and guidelines into the EBP process. The implementation of EBP requires clinical judgment based on nursing principles and ethical practice. The use of clinical guidelines along with clinical judgment needs to establish support for the PICOT question, as well as the Level 4 change project, in […]

  Assessment Description Use the GCU Library to perform a search for peer-reviewed research articles related to your approved PICOT question. Find three peer-reviewed primary source research articles. These articles should be either qualitative or quantitative and should not include Literature Reviews, Meta-Analysis, or Systematic Reviews articles. You may use either peer-reviewed health care or […]

  Assessment Description Discuss why validity and reliability in a research study are vital in developing evidence-based practice. Post responses to at least three classmates that provide additional information regarding the importance. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and responses should be 100-150 words. This discussion question uses a rubric. Please review the […]

  Assessment Description Compare the different aspects in research used to establish trustworthiness in qualitative and quantitative research (sampling, methodology, validity/reliability, research bias, etc.). Why is the trustworthiness of research critical to evidence-based practice? Post responses to at least three classmates that provide other reasons it is important for research to be trustworthy. Discussion posts […]

    Only trustworthy evidence should be integrated into practice and change. You need to be able to identify the elements that determine this trustworthiness. This will support the work done in the capstone course in Level 4. For professional registered nurses involved in EBP, it is important that only findings from reputable studies be […]