Each response should me atleast 100 words minimum w 1 citation.
DQ1
Discuss what a literature review entails. What are the steps in the literature review process and why is the literature review such an important component of health care research?
R1
A literature review in health care research involves delving into existing studies, assessing their relevance, and weaving together their findings into a cohesive narrative. It’s a crucial step in understanding what’s already known about a particular topic and identifying gaps for further exploration. The steps in the literature review process typically include defining the research question, conducting a thorough search for relevant literature, screening and selecting studies based on their quality and relevance, extracting key information from these studies, analyzing and synthesizing their findings, and finally, presenting them in a coherent manner (Wang, G. T., & Park, K., 2016, p. 60).
In health care research, literature reviews play a pivotal role. They inform research design by helping researchers build upon existing knowledge, identify evidence-based practices for improving patient outcomes, support evidence-based decision-making among healthcare professionals (Ulrich, R. S., et al., 2008), and prevent the duplication of efforts by highlighting what has already been studied.
REFERENCES:
Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Zhu, X., et al., (2008). A review of the research literature on evidence-based healthcare design. https://doi.org/10.1177/193758670800100306
Wang, G. T., & Park, K. (2016). Student research and report writing: From topic selection to the complete paper. Wiley-Blackwell.
R2
Isabella and class,
There are many theories and practices regarding practical change management and stakeholder involvement. I like this author’s overview of what he has identified as 7 essential elements of stakeholder engagement which includes: sponsorship, involvement, impact, communication, readiness, responsibilities, and compliance (Colwell, 2012). These are elements that can be transferred across industries. What are your thoughts on these?
Colwell, T. (2012, February 10). Change management: 7 essential elements of stakeholder engagement [Blog Post]. Retrieved from http://acuityconsultants.com/wp/2012/02/change-management-7-essential-elements-of-stakeholder-engagement/
PROF QUESTION 1
R3
Diana and class,
Why would relevant or timely peer-reviewed literature be important when creating a new intervention as support for the program? If an article discusses how your approach should not be implemented, would it be important to include it as a reference anyway? Why or why would you not include literature that does not support your intended research?
Class,
Historically, when healthcare transformations fail, it is due to an organization primarily failing from at least one of these phases: generating a sense of urgency, developing a vision, communicating the vision clearly and often, establishing a powerful guiding coalition, removing obstacles, planning for and creating short-term wins, avoiding premature declarations of victory, and embedding changes in the corporate culture (Kotter, 2007). Change takes time and it’s critical to transformation success to ensure all phases are accomplished. Without a clear and often communicated vision, an organization risks failure. This concept applies for any type of proposed change, for any scale of project.
Kotter, J. P. (2007). Leading Change: Why transformation efforts fail. Harvard Business Review, 85(1), 96. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/eds/detail/detail?vid=5&sid=d171d374-4865-4939-a6f3-70cc137dd530%40sessionmgr102&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=23363656&db=edb
DQ2
When preparing a literature review discuss how you can organize and evaluate your reviewed literature? Where do you start and how can you determine the strongest findings?
R1
To start organizing and evaluating literature for a review, begin by defining your scope and research question. Then, conduct a thorough search for relevant sources. As you read each source, take notes on key findings, methodologies, and strengths and weaknesses. Outlined below are the several steps that are involved in organizing and evaluating literature for a review:
1. Define your scope
2. Search for literature
3. Read and take notes
4. Identify themes and patterns
5. Evaluate the literature
6. Synthesize the findings
(Wang, G. T., & Park, K., 2016, p.72-80).
To determine the strongest findings, look for consensus among the literature. If multiple studies reach similar conclusions using robust methodologies, these findings are likely the strongest. Additionally, consider the impact and relevance of the findings to the research question, while also addressing any identified gaps or limitations in the existing literature (Siddaway, A. P., et al., 2019).
REFERENCES:
Siddaway, A. P., Wood, A. M., & Hedges, L. V. (2019). How to do a systematic review: a best practice guide for conducting and reporting narrative reviews, meta-analyses, and meta-syntheses. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010418-102803
Wang, G. T., & Park, K. (2016). Student research and report writing: From topic selection to the complete paper. Wiley-Blackwell.
PROF QUESTION
Week 2 CAT: Theory
There are many models and theories in health care research: PARIHS, RE-AIM, KTA, etc. List one implementation theory or implementation model that may be useful in your intervention and why it is of value. What are the theories’ or models’ flaws or elements that do not fit your plan and how would you address them?
Participation in this CAT is optional- responses can count towards your participation points though.
