As a current or future nursing researcher and professional, your ability to draw reasonable conclusions from research findings will determine the effectiveness of proposed solutions for clinical nursing practice. As you continue to develop your skill set to become a nursing leader, your exposure to a multitude of research designs, research findings, and evidence-based practice will likely inform how you will absorb this knowledge into meaningful clinical practice. Throughout this course and program, your exposure to different research questions, research study designs, and approaches to addressing serious issues in both nursing and health care confirms the ever-changing landscape in which you have elected to practice. While this is in its own right challenging, it also offers several opportunities to create new knowledge, improve upon current nursing practice, and exercise research skills for positive patient outcomes.
For this assignment, review the research methods and findings of the Kollstedt, Fowler, and Weissman (2019) study. The purpose of this descriptive, exploratory design is to identify distractions impacting patient-centered care. You should draw your own conclusions in how they directly impact patient care.
In a 2- to 3-page, double-spaced paper, describe three conclusions you have drawn from the findings in this study, taking into consideration the limitations of the study. Next describe three implications for clinical practice.
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Rubric
NURS_3150_Week_6_Assignment_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduces information on the study: includes purpose of the study, methods and findings. | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentStudent provides a fully developed discussion of the purpose, methods and findings of the study with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientStudent provides a developed discussion of the purpose, methods and findings of the study with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicStudent provides a minimally developed discussion of the purpose, methods and findings of the study with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent provides an under-developed discussion of the purpose, methods and findings of the study with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 10 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposes three conclusions drawn from findings in the study considering limitations of the study. | 40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentStudent provides a fully developed discussion of three conclusions drawn from findings of the study considering the limitations with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.35 to >31.0 ptsProficientStudent provides a developed discussion of three conclusions drawn from the findings of the study considering the limitations with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.31 to >27.0 ptsBasicStudent provides a minimally developed discussion of three conclusions drawn from the findings of the study considering the limitations with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.27 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent provides an under-developed discussion of the three conclusions drawn from the findings of the study considering the limitations with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 40 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommends three implications for clinical practice. | 45 to >40.0 ptsExcellentStudent provides a fully developed discussion of three implications for clinical practice with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.40 to >35.0 ptsProficientStudent provides a developed discussion of three implications for clinical practice with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.35 to >31.0 ptsBasicStudent provides a minimally developed discussion of three implications for clinical practice with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.31 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent provides an under-developed discussion of three implications for clinical practice with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 45 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcludes paper | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentStudent provides a fully developed conclusion with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientStudent provides a developed conclusion with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicStudent provides a minimally developed conclusion with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent provides an under-developed conclusion with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. | 10 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization | 15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentContent is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates very well-formed sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is completely clear, logical, and well-organized.13 to >11.0 ptsProficientContent contains minor spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is mostly clear, logical, and well-organized.11 to >10.0 ptsBasicContent contains moderate spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates adequate sentence and paragraph structure and may require some editing. Content presented is adequately clear, logical, and/or organized, but could benefit from additional editing/revision.10 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent contains significant spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing does not demonstrate adequate sentence and paragraph structure and requires additional editing/proofreading. Key sections of presented content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization. | 15 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone | 15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentContent clearly demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias, and style is appropriate for the professional setting/workplace context.13 to >11.0 ptsProficientContent demonstrates satisfactory awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.11 to >10.0 ptsBasicContent demonstrates basic awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is somewhat professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is mostly consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.10 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and/or purpose. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free of bias. Style is inconsistent with the professional setting/workplace context and reflects the need for additional editing. | 15 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting: cover page, title of paper on second page, level headings, Times New Roman 12 font, 1″ margins, and page numbers. APA References: Uses in-text citations appropriately and format correctly. Paraphrases to avoid plagiarizing the source. | 20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentDemonstrates fully developed APA formatting with no errors using the template provided.17 to >15.0 ptsProficientDemonstrates developed APA formatting with few formatting errors using the template provided.15 to >13.0 ptsBasicDemonstrates minimally developed APA formatting with several formatting errors using the template provided.13 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementDemonstrates limited APA formatting with multiple formatting errors or fails to use the template provided. | 20 pts | |
| Total Points: 155 | |||
Required Readings
Gray, J. R, & Grove, S. K. (2021). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.Chapter 26, “Interpreting Research Outcomes” (pp. 699–716)
Hughes, R.G. (Ed.). (2008). Patient safety and quality: An evidence-based handbook for nurses
Links to an external site.. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Kollstedt, K., Fowler, S.B., Weissman, K. (2019). Hospital nurses’ perceptions about distractions to patient-centered care delivery
Links to an external site.. MEDSURG Nursing, 28(4), 247–250.
Titler, M. G. (2008). Chapter 7. The evidence for evidence-based practice implementation
Download Chapter 7. The evidence for evidence-based practice implementation. In R.G. Hughes (Ed.), Patient safety and quality: An evidence-based handbook for nurses (Vol. 1, 113–116). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2008, April). Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses, Volume 1. Retrieved from http://archive.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/resources/nursing/resources/nurseshdbk/nurseshdbk.pdf
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Writing Resources
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