In order to create flexible options, we are providing you options on this assignment. Concept maps are an effective way to express complex ideas, especially for visual learners. For this assignment, each of the following sections may be presented either as a narrative or concept map:
Practice Problem and PICOT Question
Evidence Synthesis of Literature
Data-Driven Decision Making
The assignment should include the following components. Contact course faculty for questions.
Introduction
Develop a focused one-sentence purpose statement.
Explain the selected practice problem idea in general terms (cited).
Practice Problem and Question (Narrative or Conceptual Map)
Discuss the significance of the practice problem idea (cited).
Discuss the prevalence of the practice problem idea (cited).
Discuss the economic ramifications of the practice problem idea (cited).
Identify an evidence-based intervention to address the selected practice problem idea (cited).
Construct the practice problem PICOT in question format.
Evidence Synthesis of the Literature (Narrative or Conceptual Map)
Discuss the scope of evidence including databases searched and keywords.
Compare and contrast main points from the evidence integrated in a cohesive manner (cited).
Provide objective rationale for the evidence-based intervention to address the practice problem idea. (cited).
Data-Driven Decision-Making (Narrative or Conceptual Map)
Describe the source of the evidence (i.e., internal data to support the need for change at practicum site to improve outcomes and/or nursing practice. Example: incident reports, readmission rates, infection rates, etc.).
Identify how the use of information technologies potentially influence data capture, process improvement, evaluation, and patient outcomes related to your practice problem idea.
