Integrated research

Abstract 4 points Leave the point value in each section

This research will focus on the formation of a PICOT question to explore its usefulness in answering clinical questions. PICOT is defined as the problem/population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and time. For this study, the author explored the question of: (P) in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (I) how does anti-retroviral therapy and nutritional support (C) compared to ART alone (O) influence survival rates (T) within six months of treatment? The Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change will be utilized for the study. In addition, this researcher will conduct a literature research review, followed by findings, discussion section, and recommendations for change and implementation of the problem.

Keywords: PICOT, HIV, ART, nutritional support, Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change

Assignment 2: Integrated Research Review 80 points

Start this with a definition of what a literature review is with a reference and why it is important in a study. Define your topic or concept that you selected in your PICO question.  This should be 2 paragraphs. 2 points

Integration/Synthesis 14 points

Integrate the 3 articles retrieved from assignment 1 and discuss them in narrative format with the new additional articles you have identified. Be sure one is from another discipline in selecting the other four articles for the literature review.  This section should be at least 3 to 4 solid well-developed paragraphs full page or more. Remember you must give credit to the authors of the research you examined. Do not overuse quotes. Use the mini literature video to assist you in writing this section following the tips. How to write a Literature Review in 30 minutes or less to write you review for Assignment 2. 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdJxY4w9XKY

(At this point you should have all 6 articles selected to discuss here and 3 tables for the appendices)

Synthesis is a form of summarizing your sources of articles you gathered. To synthesize, you should combine summaries from sources that agree on many overall points. The points of agreement should appear in the articles you have selected and cite. Or you may make a point there is a disagreement in what you found with the proper citation.

IRB 4 points

Write a paragraph about the importance of obtaining IRB for a research study. You must have at least one reference here. Describe where you would obtain IRB for your study such as. The IRB at Agency M has a 7-member committee. They review proposals on a monthly basis. The facility has no IRB; however, approval would be sought from the charge nurse, Director of Nursing and the administrator. Include information from the literature on the importance of protecting vulnerable populations. Consideration for spiritual, cultural, and religious beliefs should be discussed here.

Image of EBP Model 10 points

Start this section with an opening paragraph on your model of choice and nursing theory fit with your PICOT question. How are theory and EP models linked? You may retrieve information from the PICOT critiques assignment 1 paper.  Provide an image of the model you selected with information you gathered from your articles. DO NOT Copy the image as your information must be in the image. You use the insert feature and then select shapes to make your image and use a line feature to connect information. The steps must have the information from your research. You may have to be creative in what is done in each step.

Model Steps

Once the model is depicted write out the steps and describe what you would do to achieve your PICOT question.  15 points

Reflection on Assignment 14 points

            Write two paragraphs to three paragraphs on the value of this assignment.

Summary-4 Points

This should be at least two paragraphs recounting the main points of the paper in a succinct manner.

References-Go on a page alone in alphabetical order-8 Points

Appendices 5 points