NR711 Evidence Synthesis and Tables

Instructions

Evidence Synthesis and Tables.   Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

  1. Download the following tools linked below (located in the Student Resource Center under Project & Practicum Resources).
    1. Link (Word doc): Johns Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal ToolLinks to an external site.
    2. Link (Word doc): Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary ToolLinks to an external site.
  1. Use five (5) level I, II, or III peer-reviewed primary research studies and/or systematic reviews that focus on the evidence-based intervention for the selected practice problem. Four research articles that focus on the evidence-based intervention included in this synthesis may be from previous courses. One peer-reviewed research article that focuses on the evidence-based intervention must be new to this synthesis and not used in previous courses. All articles should be current, published within the past 5 years. Enter the articles for the synthesis into the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. For new articles for this synthesis, Highlight the author’s name in the Johns Hopkins individual Evidence Summary Table.
  2. Use the most current version of Microsoft Word that is the format for all Chamberlain University College of Nursing found in student resources. The Document is labeled DNP and will end in “docx.”
  3. All Chamberlain University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.
  4. Review the rubric for the grading criteria.

The assignment includes the following components:

  1. Title Page
    1. Title of the paper
    2. Student name
    3. Chamberlain University College of Nursing
    4. Course number and course name
    5. Session month and year
  2. Introduction
    1. Write a one-sentence purpose statement.
    2. Introduce the practice problem. (Cited)
    3. Introduce the evidence-based intervention using research study evidence. (Cited)
  3. Describe the significance of the practice problem at the national level (1 paragraph).
    1. Significance
    2. Prevalence
    3. Mortality
    4. Economic ramifications of the practice problem. (Cited)
  4. Evidence Synthesis: Using a minimum of five research articles (published within the past 5 years) to support the evidence-based intervention, write a synthesis of evidence to include the following:
    1. Include a minimum of 5 research articles to support the evidence-based intervention with citations (4 articles can be from previous courses).
    2. Identify and discuss the main themes and salient points that emerge from the sources. (Cited)
    3. Contrast the main points from evidence sources. (Cited)
    4. Present an objective overarching synthesis of research statement supporting the evidence-based intervention. (Cited)
  5. Conclusion
    1. Include a summary of practice problem.
    2. Include a summary of the evidence synthesis which supports the evidence-based intervention (cite all sources).
  6. Appendix: Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table
    1. Include the completed Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool with this assignment.
    2. Complete all sections of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool for each research study.
    3. Identify the quality and the level of evidence for all research studies.
    4. Enter the information for a minimum of 5 research articles level I, II, or III that focus on the evidence-based intervention and published within the last 5 years into the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table.
  7. APA Standards and References
    1. Use appropriate Level I headers.
    2. Create the reference page.
    3. Each reference has a matching citation and citations are in current APA style.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page, reference page, and appendix)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double-spaced pages
  • 12-point Times New Roman font or 11-point Arial
  • Headings & subheadings
  • In-text citations
  • Title page
  • References page
  • Appendix
  • Standard English usage and mechanics

Week 4 discussion can be found here

Answer Guide:Evidence Synthesis and Tables

Introduction

The importance of addressing the high rate of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cannot be overemphasized.  Currently, diabetes affects about 37 million of which approximately 95% have T2DM. Uncontrolled T2DM has negative effects not only on the patient’s health but also on healthcare costs.  Persons suffering from chronic illnesses such as T2DM are expected to engage in a multitude of daily self-care decisions and complex care decisions.  Therefore, one of the interventions that can be used to enable the patient to engage in self-care practice is the use of Diabetes Self-management Education (DSME) through shared medical appointments. The novel use of shared medical appointments to deliver DSME can help to optimize care and improve the health outcomes among individuals with T2DM (Heisler et al., 2021).  Based on this, this paper provides a discussion of the practice problem and a synthesis of evidence related to the intervention.

Describe the significance of the practice problem at the national level

             Management of chronic diseases such as diabetes is overwhelming to both the patient and the healthcare system. As of 2019, diabetes affected 37.3 million Americans and was the seventh leading cause of death (American Diabetes Association, 2018). As of 2018, the total cost of managing diabetes was $327 billion in direct and indirect costs and the expenditure for people with diagnosed diabetes was 2.3 times higher than it would be without the presence of diabetes.  A person diagnosed with diabetes incurs about $16,750 annually, of which $9,600 is attributed to diabetes. Uncontrolled T2DM leads to the complication that is expensive for both the patients and the healthcare system.  Precisely, uncontrolled hyperglycemia is associated with ………..Unlock the Full Solution Now – Click to Get All Answers!”