Question #1:
How can I work with my colleagues to minimize interruptions during shift change report and other nursing tasks (e.g. medication administration)?
Question #2:
Reflecting on the frequent miscommunications between physiotherapists and nurses, how can interprofessional collaboration be enhanced on my unit?
ASSIGNMENT COMPONENT
Prior to incorporating the findings of research into nursing practice, the research itself should be judged on its strengths and weaknesses related to scientific merit. Students will review the clinical case scenario and choose one (1) question of concern as provided by the course professors. As part of addressing this area of concern, student will critically appraise one (1) quantitative research study from the nursing literature. Research studies should be linked to one of the questions of concern pre-assigned by the course professor.
Each research appraisal submission should include the following components:
- Brief introduction
Provide a short synopsis of the clinical case scenario as it relates to the chosen question of concern
Establish the context of the study as it relates to the clinical case scenario and chosen question of concern
- Summary of the research study (i.e., what happened?)
Provide a brief summary of key elements of the research study. This should include information about the research purpose, context/population, research processes, and relevant findings
- Summary of the appraisal of the article (i.e., what do we think about it?)
Engage in an appraisal of the study using the Modified Guide to an Overall Critique of a Quantitative/Qualitative Research Report [Available on the course Blackboard]
Choose elements from the appraisal process that best reflect key strengths and limitations of the study, and summarize these for the reader. Rationale should be provided to support the discussion.
- Implications/conclusion (i.e., what does this mean/ what should we do about it?)
Identify and discuss two (2) implications from the study that are most relevant to the clinical case scenario. Include clear explanations about how these key implications best address the chosen question of concern, with rationale.
Appraisal must be a maximum of two (2) pages in length (not inclusive of title page and reference pages). In addition to relevant course materials, students must reference the research article provided and two additional peer-reviewed journal articles that support the appraisal: specifically, the discussion of the clinical context of the case and/or question of concern. Submissions must adhere to APA 7th edition (2020) guidelines.
