Empirical research is the foundation of scholarly research and scholarly writing. An empirical article is defined as one that reports actual results of a research study. An empirical article includes a description of the study, an introduction, a research question, an explanation of the study’s methodology, a presentation of the results of the study, and a conclusion that discusses the results and suggests topics for further study.
As you search the library for scholarly research, you should limit your search to identify empirical articles. (You can use the “Empirical Research Checklist” from DNP-801 to assist in this determination.) After finding an empirical study, begin to assess the validity of the conclusion by determining if the conclusion answers the proposed research question and if the methodology is appropriate.
As you move forward in your doctoral journey, you will read research papers that will require you to assess the validity of the studies in question. To accomplish this, qualitative assessments about the research must be made by comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing what the research says.
In this assignment, you will continue to develop the skill of writing, by reviewing 15 research articles associated with your chosen topic and using the content to identify at least five major concepts and subthemes related to your topic.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of this assignment:
Use the “Empirical Research Checklist” to assist in the determination of empirical articles.
Use the “Research Article Chart” to provide a summary review of each component of your assignment.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Directions:
Select 15 empirical articles related to your PICOT question. Use the “Empirical Research Checklist” worksheet to ensure that each article you select meets all of the established criteria. At least one article must demonstrate a quantitative methodology.
Using the articles acquired in Part 1, provide a summary review of each component using the “Research Article Chart” template.
Based upon your review of the 15 research articles, identify at least five major concepts that relate to your project topic, and three subthemes related to each concept.
Summarize each major concept and focus on providing a detailed synthesis of the three identified subthemes that support that concept by addressing the following.
Introduction of the identified subtheme
Summary of the research questions posed by the studies
Summary of the sample populations used
Summary of the limitations of the studies
Summary of the conclusion and recommendations for further research
Empirical Research Checklist
Section
Abstract
Defining Characteristic
Not
Contained
Contained
in Article
in Article
An abstract of the contents is provided.
The purpose of the study is stated.
The scope of the study is stated.
A rationale for the study is provided.
Introduction
The hypothesis or research question is stated.
Key concepts and terms are noted.
A review of the literature is provided.
A description of the population sample is provided.
Methods
The data collection procedure is presented.
Other procedures to be used are described.
A narrative statement of the findings is given.
A description of the data collected is given.
Results
Findings are supported by graphs and charts.
The analysis of the data is explained.
A summary of the study is provided.
Conclusion
Conclusions related to the hypothesis are stated.
Questions for future research are presented.
References
References used in the study are presented.
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Research Article Chart
Criteria and Defining
Characteristics
Article 1:
Article 2:
Abstract
After reading the abstract what
do you expect to learn from the
article?
Introduction: Summarize the
following in paragraph form.
• What is the purpose of
the study?
• What is the scope of the
study?
• What is the rational for
the study?
• What is the hypothesis or
research question?
• What key concepts and
terms are noted?
• Is a review of the
literature provided?
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Article 3:
Methods: Summarize the
following in paragraph form.
• What is the population
being sampled?
• What data collection
procedure is presented?
• What other procedures
are described?
Results: Summarize the
following in paragraph form.
• What are the given
findings?
• How was data collected?
• Are the findings
supported by graphs and
charts?
• What does the analysis of
data state?
Conclusion: Summarize in
paragraph form.
• What is the summary of
the study?
• What is the conclusion of
the hypothesis?
• What are the questions
for future research?
References
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•
What are the total
number of references
used in the study?
List two of the references
used.
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Running head: STRATEGIC POINTS
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The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project
Julie Ann Childers
Grand Canyon University: DNP 820
May 23, 2019
STRATEGIC POINTS
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10 Strategic Points Table
Broad Topic
Area
Literature
Review
10 Strategic Points
Issues associated with interruptions or
distractions during shift change handover in the
Intensive Care Unit.
A. Background of the Problem/Gap
• Interruption of the
communication during change of
shift has the potential to cause
incomplete or inefficient handoff
(Rhudy et al, 2017).
• The practice of uninterrupted
patient handover should be
standardized to better improve
the safety and quality of patient
care (Arenas et al, 2014).
• Determining the effects of
interruptions on the staff and if
distractions during handover are
common and associated with
longer durations
(Kowitlawakuletal, 2014)
B. Theoretical Foundations
• Clinical nursing care occurs in a
relationship between two
subjects, transforming agents of
the care act. This clinical
practice is focused on care and
includes the knowledge, needs
and desires of the other (da Silva
et al, 2015).
• The shift handover report is
analyzed and related to group
networking theory (Odell, 2016)
• Communication theory can be
applied to the shift handover
process and recommendations
for practice are made (Odell,
2016)
C. Review of Literature Topics
Comments/Feedback
STRATEGIC POINTS
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There is widespread
dissatisfaction about shift change
handovers and the feeling of
being frequently disturbed by
interruptions (Estrin-Behar et al,
2014).
• Changes need to be made at an
individual level, and more
importantly, at an institutional
level to implement ways to
reduce interruptions and
distractions during handoff in the
ICU (Colvin, Eisen, Gong,
2016).
D. Summary
• Interruptions during handoffs are
limited to minimize the
possibility that information
would fail to be conveyed or
would be forgotten (Friesen,
2008).
• Increased knowledge in this area
will ensure appropriate strategies
are developed and implemented
in healthcare areas to manage
interruptions effectively and
improve patient safety (Spooner
et al, 2015)
Problem
Statement
There is evidence and literature that does
support the safety concerns associated with
interruptions and distractions during shift
handover. However, it is not known if the Adult
Cardiovascular ICU in Grady Memorial
Hospital will have improved outcomes,
decreased safety concerns, or reduce
interruptions or distractions by closing the unit
during shift handover.
Clinical/PICO
Questions
P-Adult Patients in the Cardiovascular ICU
I-Closed unit during shift handover
C-Current practices at Grady Hospital
Cardiovascular ICU
STRATEGIC POINTS
O-Decreased interruptions or distractions
T-2-month time period
Is a closed unit during shift handover in the
Adult Cardiovascular ICU more conducive to
reduce interruptions or distractions than our
current Adult Cardiovascular ICU shift change
practice in a two-month time period?
Sample
Location- Atlanta Georgia
Population- Grady Hospital Cardiovascular ICU
Sample- Currently Employed Nurses working
in the 10 bed CV ICU
Define Variables
Independent Variable- Closed unit for 1 hour,
2 times each day for shift handover.
Dependent Variable- Uninterrupted shift
handover
Methodology
and Design
This project will use a qualitative methodology
and will include action research design.
Purpose
Statement
The purpose of this project is to create and
implement a 1-hour unit closing two times a
day for shift report/change in the Adult
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Grady
Memorial Hospital for a two-month period and
observe the response by staff. A survey tool
will be used to interview staff along with
monitoring hospital surveys completed by
patients and families about satisfaction.
Data Collection
Approach
The data collection will consist of a mixture of
survey for the staff (anonymous), direct
observation.
Data Analysis
Approach
The study will use Narrative Analysis and
Grounded Theory to analyze the data.
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STRATEGIC POINTS
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For this assignment I had to practically start over from scratch. The instructor in 815
totally deconstructed this assignment. She stated that I should probably think about choosing
another topic. I thought about that at first, but I really wanted to go forward with this one. My
mentor who is an accomplished writer and researcher stated that I could still do it, I just had to
approach it from a different angle. So, this 10 strategic points section is almost a completely
different assignment from the previous one. This is a rough draft and a great work in progress.
With the help of my mentor I will be continuing to work to improve the this because it is the
foundation of my project. I appreciate all of your feedback and thank you in advance.
I, Julie Ann Childers, verify that I have completed 20 clock hours in association with the goals
and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student
Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from
my faculty and practice mentor.
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