NSG6999 Graduate Project in Nursing Discussion Assignments – Week 2 – Assignment 1 Discussion
Melynk and Fineout-Overholt (2011) highlight that the evidence-based practice (EBP) process involves seven essential steps, with the first step being to cultivate a spirit of inquiry. In this discussion, you are encouraged to:
- Describe the Problem or Issue: Briefly outline the problem or issue you have selected as the topic for your project proposal. This will provide context for your classmates and faculty.
- Relation to Your Specialization: Explain how the identified problem or issue relates to your area of specialization in nursing.
- State Your PICOT Question: Present your PICOT question, ensuring that each component is clearly labeled. For example: In patients recently discharged from the hospital following care for heart failure (P), do hand-off calls by the nurse to the primary care provider using the SBAR format (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) (I) compared to no calls (C) decrease readmission rates (O) over a one-year period (T).
- Process Model Selection: Discuss which process model resonates with you the most and will help guide you throughout your project. The process models to consider, as outlined by Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2011), include:
- Clinical Scholar Model
- Stetler Model of Evidence-Based Practice
- Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care
- Rosswurm and Larrabee’s Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change
- Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) Model
- Provide Feedback: In your feedback to classmates, focus on:
- The accuracy of the PICOT format in framing the question to guide the literature search.
- Whether the question is suitable for an evidence-based practice project or if it reflects a clinical research question.
This structure will support meaningful discussion and reflection on your chosen project topic, helping to develop a focused and evidence-based approach.