For this assignment, you will prepare a 3 to 4 page review of the
literature pertinent to a selected problem for healthcare research and
to use that review to propose a methodology to address the problem.
The selected problem in healthcare:
is
the management of neonatal pain and stress in the neonatal intensive care unit
(NICU).
Preterm and critically ill neonates are particularly vulnerable to pain
and stress due to their underdeveloped nervous system and frequent exposure to
painful procedures. This can have a log term negative consequence on their
neurodevelopment
Conduct a search of literature relevant to the problem/topic.
Identify a minimum of 4 references, most of which are randomized
clinical trials. Only one opinion articles may be included.
Read the peer- reviewed articles with the focus of preparing a
document that will compare and contrast the information in the articles
you found. Copies of the articles used must be submitted with the final
paper.
The reader of your literature review should be able to clearly
identify the gaps in the knowledge in the problem area as well as the
purpose of the study you are proposing. The number of pages in this
assignment should be no longer than 4 pages. You should be able to write
enough to create an effective argument but not so much that the result
looks padded.
Prepare an Evidence Matrix using the template
The paper is 3-4 pages in length and follows current APA format including citation of references.
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five
years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes,
court opinions) within your work.
Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
*Attached is the evidence matrix template to be used.
Thank you
