Discussion
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to demonstrate your understanding of a synthesis.
INSTRUCTIONS
Select one of the following options for your initial discussion post.
Using the two descriiptive research studies you appraised in NR715 and the one randomized control or quasi-experimental study you identified in Week 1 for the selected practice problem, write one paragraph where you apply the concepts of a synthesis. Using these three research studies and three non-research evidence sources, write sentences where you apply the concepts of synthesizing across research and non-research evidence in the same sentence.
Option 1: Use a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to write an introduction to your practice problem. Requirements include that you introduce the practice problem using a synthesis of research and non-research evidence and introduce an evidence-based intervention using research evidence (one paragraph).
Option 2: Use a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence to write an analysis of the practice problem that includes the significance, prevalence, mortality, and economic ramifications of the problem at the national level (one paragraph).
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Program Competencies
This discussion enables the student to meet the following program competencies:
Integrates scientific underpinnings into everyday clinical practice. (POs 3, 5)
Uses analytic methods to translate critically appraised research and other evidence into clinical scholarship for innovative practice improvements. (POs 3, 5)
Appraises current information systems and technologies to improve health care. (POs 6, 7)
Analyzes health care policies to advocate for equitable health care and social justice to all populations and those at risk due to social determinants of health. (POs 2, 9)
Translates a synthesis of research and population data to support preventative care and improve the nation’s health. (PO 1)
Leads others in professional identity, advanced clinical judgment, systems thinking, resilience, and accountability in selecting, implementing, and evaluating clinical care (POs 1, 4)
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
Analyze research and non-research data for the purposes of critical appraisal and judgment of evidence for translation into practice. (PCs 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8; POs 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
Synthesize high-level research and non-research evidence relevant to practice problems. (PCs 1, 3, 5, 7, 8; POs 1, 3, 5, 9)