The topic ((Effectiveness of Nurse-led Interventions in Chronic Disease Management))
THE ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Your task is to find a recent (within the last 5 years) scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article related to your nursing practice. You’ll then write a 2-3 page review of this article, following the APA format. This review will include a title page, the main body of your review, and a reference page. You’re expected to critically analyze the article by addressing specific prompts.
USING THE PICO FRAMEWORK
PICO stands for Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome. It’s a way to frame clinical questions that can guide your search for research articles and help you evaluate their relevance and applicability to your practice. In your assignment, you’ll use the PICO format to guide your review of the article, ensuring that your analysis is structured and focused on relevant clinical questions.
HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR REVIEW
TITLE PAGE
This is the first page of your assignment. It should include the title of your review, your name, and your institutional affiliation, all following APA guidelines.
INTRODUCTION
Begin by introducing the topic and presenting the PICO question that guided your article selection. This sets the stage for your review by clearly stating what your focus is.
MAIN BODY
Here’s where you’ll dive into the details, structured around the assignment’s prompts:
- Abstract Analysis: Summarize key points from the article’s abstract, touching on the problem, purpose, methods, main findings, and conclusions.
- Problem Statement and Significance: Explain the issue the article addresses (the “P” or Population part of PICO can be tied in here) and its importance in nursing.
- Purpose of the Study: Clarify what the study aimed to achieve, focusing on the intervention and its expected impact (ties into the “I” of PICO).
- Research Method: Describe the approach the researchers took to investigate their question, and why it’s suitable for the study’s goals.
- Applications to Practice: Discuss how the findings can be used in your own practice, specifically referring to how the intervention (“I”) can benefit your patient population (“P”).
- Future Studies: Suggest what further research could be beneficial, based on gaps or limitations you’ve identified in the current study.
CONCLUSION
Wrap up your review by summarizing how the article contributes to nursing practice, especially in relation to your PICO question.
REFERENCE PAGE
List the full citation for the article you reviewed, following APA format. This ensures readers can find the original source.
WRITING TIPS
- Clarity and Precision: Keep your writing clear and directly related to your PICO question and the assignment’s prompts.
- APA Format: Pay close attention to APA style guidelines for formatting your document, citing sources, and listing references.
- Critical Analysis: Go beyond summarizing the article. Critically evaluate its contributions, limitations, and relevance to your practice.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
This task is designed to enhance your ability to critically engage with research literature, apply evidence-based findings to your practice, and communicate your analyses effectively. By following these guidelines and structuring your review around the PICO question, you’ll be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the article’s value and implications for nursing.
Examples of libraries or websites that use can use:
PubMed
CINHAL
Medline – Advanced Search
Using MeSH for More Targeted PubMed Searching
Howard colman library:
https://eds.p.ebscohost.com/eds/search/basic?vid=0&sid=60acf0f2-2285-4b4b-8c9d-46873214b74d%40redis
