Assignment: Application 2: Laying the Foundation for New Approaches to Practice

NURS 8410 Week 5 Assignment: Application 2: Laying the Foundation for New Approaches to Practice

Application 2: Laying the Foundation for New Approaches to Practice

As frequently noted in the literature, there is often a gap between research evidence and practice. This is not a new phenomenon; however, with the rapid growth of knowledge, it is essential that nurses hone their ability to identify this gap, determine best practices based on the evidence, and then apply this evidence to practice through the development of new approaches. In order for that to transpire, nurses must be skilled in leading change efforts so that adoption of new practice approaches can be successful.

For your EBP Assignment in Week 2 (Application 1), you identified an issue in your practicum setting in which the outcome is different from what would be expected according to the research literature. This week, continue to explore current research literature looking for new evidence to address the problem. In addition, you build on the work you began in this week’s Discussion and select an evidence-based practice model and change theory or framework that will support your efforts.

To prepare for Application 2 address the following:

How current is the science underlying the practices related to your EBP Assignment issue?
Consider possible causes of the difference in outcomes from what would be expected according to the research literature.
Evaluate the effect the EBP Assignment issue is having in practice.
Using the Walden Library and other credible sources, locate current research evidence of new practices that are effective in addressing the issue.
Use the GRADE model presented in the Guyatt et al. (2011) article to evaluate the research evidence.

The full Application 2 is due by Day 7 of this week. Instructions for how to prepare for previous sections of this Application have been provided in Week 4.

To complete:

In a 3- to 5-page paper, include the following:

A brief summary of the currency of the science underlying the practices used to address your EBP Assignment issue
Possible causes of the difference in outcomes from what would be expected according to the research literature
The effect the EBP Assignment issue is having in practice
Current research evidence on new practices for addressing the EBP Assignment issue
A summary of the evidence-based practice model (including models from other disciplines as appropriate) and/or change theory or framework you will utilize to systematically integrate new approaches to practice to address the issue

By Day 7

Application 2 is due.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK5Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
Click the Week 5 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
Click the Week 5 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK5Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

NURS 8410 Week 5: New Practice Approaches, Part II

A hallmark of the DNP-prepared nurse is the ability to go into a health setting, identify a problem, examine the evidence, and develop new approaches in practice to improve outcomes for patients, populations, and/or organizations. This, in turn, can lead to the development of new models of evidence-based practice.

This week you examine evidence-based practice models and frameworks that assist with the adoption of new practice approaches. You apply this focus as you continue your practicum experience.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Evaluate the use of evidence-based practice models and change theories and frameworks for facilitating the adoption of new practice approaches
Appraise current evidence for addressing a practice issue
Evaluate the quality of evidence using the GRADE guidelines

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Learning Resources

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Gallagher-Ford, L., Fineout-Overhold, E., Melnyk, B.M. & Stillwell, S.B. (2011). Evidence-based practice step-by-step: Implementing an evidence-based practice change. American Journal of Nursing, 111(3), 54-60.