- Critically analyze current practice to formulate researchable problems.
- Evaluate research as the basis for decision-making to improve outcomes through translation into evidence-based practice.
- Synthesize an understanding of the research process through development of a proposal to address a nursing problem or focus area identified in nursing practice.
- Investigate ethical issues related to the conduct of scientific research, including informed consent, data management, data analysis, and protection of human subjects.
- Explore national and international initiatives and research priorities.
This course has built on your research knowledge and you have learned advanced research concepts to assist in developing an evidence-based practice. In addition, you had the opportunity to develop a novel research proposal specific to your role specialization that includes an intervention appropriate to nursing practice. During this 10-week course you learned the systematic process of problem solving and the manner in which nursing research validates and establishes an evidence-based practice.
Your Learning Objectives for the Week:
• Critically analyze current practice to formulate researchable problems.
• Evaluate research as the basis for decision-making to improve outcomes through translation into evidence-based practice.
• Synthesize an understanding of the research process through development of a proposal to address a nursing problem or focus area identified in nursing practice.
• Investigate ethical issues related to the conduct of scientific research, including informed consent, data management, data analysis, and protection of human subjects.
Theoretical Framework
• Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory
• Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus
Methodology
• Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
• Sampling Strategy
• Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.
• Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).
• Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).
• Description of the Intervention
• Data Collection Procedures
• Data Analysis Plans
o Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).
o Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential statistical tests).
Ethical Issues
• Describe ethical considerations and your plan to protect human rights.
Limitation of Proposed Study
Implications for Practice
References
Appendices
• Procedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).