, evidence based practice, and research.
724.8.6 : Literature Review and Analysis
The graduate demonstrates knowledge of the process and outcomes of conducting a literature review.
724.8.7 : Ethics and Research
The graduate demonstrates understanding of the ethics of nursing research, particularly human subjects’ protections, informed consent, and alignment with patient and family values and preferences.
724.8.8 : Patient Outcomes
The graduate discriminates between identified standards and practices that do not provide improvements in patient outcomes utilizing relevant sources of evidence and the application of nursing theory.
724.8.9 : Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination
The graduate describes the process of data collection, analysis, and implementation of evidence that can improve clinical practice from an interprofessional perspective.
INTRODUCTION
There are many sources of information available on the web and in journals relating to the nursing discipline. Therefore, it is of pivotal importance to understand the basic tenets of critical appraisal of research for its use in interprofessional healthcare practices. The aim of evidence-based practice (EBP) is to employ a three-pronged approach, blending the best available research evidence, patient values and preferences, and clinical expertise.
In this task, you will critique two primary research evidence sources. You will select one quantitative and one qualitative peer-reviewed journal article on a healthcare topic of interest.