The Literature Review and Searching for Evidence. Coursework
RN Evidence-Based Practice
Week 3 Discussion: The Literature Review and Searching for Evidence (graded
Required textbook
PuHouser, J. (2018). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.rpose
Assigned reading
Chapter 1: The Importance of Research as Evidence in Nursing, pp. 24-26
Chapter 5: The Successful Literature Review
This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
CO 1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO 4 & 8)
Due Date
Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 3
Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 3
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion Questions
You must access the following article to answer the questions:
Baker, N., Taggart, H., Nivens, A. & Tillman, P. (2015). Delirium: Why are nurses confused? MedSurg Nursing, 24(1), 15-22. permalink
(Links to an external site.)
Locate the literature review section. Summarize using your own words from one of the study/literature findings. Be sure to identify which study you are summarizing.
Discuss how the author’s review of literature (studies) supported the research purpose/problem. Share something that was interesting to you as you read through the literature review section.
Describe one strategy that you learned that would help you create a strong literature review/search for evidence. Share your thoughts on the importance of a thorough review of the literature.
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The research paper “Delirium: Why are Nurses Confused?” will be discussed in this paper, specifically its review of the literature. The main purpose of the research is the evaluation of competency and self-perception with regards to the recognition and treatment of delirium. This is important because the lack of sufficient knowledge in detecting delirium during its early stages will hinder the nurses in giving the quality care that every patient should be able to have.
The review of literature involved studies discussing delirium and its definition, risks, assessment, and treatment. Researchers also found supporting evidence with the advantages of education for medical professionals with regards to decreasing the length of the patient’s hospital stay, and generally increasing positive outcome. The authors presented a good review of literature by providing information...
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