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Identifying key research in your results and summarizing
So now you should have been able to find a manageable amount of relevant articles from your search. Now you need to have a look through and see which articles might be worth reading. A good place to start with this is in the abstract of the article, which is normally free to access and…
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How to Perform a Simple Literature Search
Introduction Finding the best evidence requires a systematic and strategic approach. It might be overwhelming at first, but searching literature can be mastered by learning the basic skills. Developing a search strategy starts with identifying the search topic, formulating a question then determining key words. There is a few basic techniques that apply on most databases, however, each…
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Systematic review methodology The following information reports the main steps of the process of carrying out a systematic review. [1] Research question formulation
As for every work of research, the research question is the crucial step that guides the choice of the paradigm and of the methodology of research. The research question can come from a dilemma inherent to the clinical practice, a gap in the practical or theorethical knowledge, or a mix of these elements.[3] The systematic review…
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How to do A Systematic Review
A Systematic Review (SR) is a tool of quantitative research methodology that, through a systematic search and analysis of the literature, aims to answer to a research question. In fact, after identyfing all the literature relevant for contents and study design, it collects and analyses data from the studies included in the review. [1] A SR can include a meta-analysis, that…
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Week 7: Asset Based Assessment For each of the areas that you explored in week3, identify the community strengths and resources that currently exist. Part 1:Complete the following chart.
Be as specific to your community as possible. Common sources of data include: Chamber of Commerce, community libraries, social service agencies, newspapers, agency personnel.In addition to these sources, you will interview someone who is actively engaged with the at-risk population you are investigating. Needs AssessmentAssessment Data for the At-risk Group Environment/Living ArrangementsHomeownership rate was 74.6%.Median…
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PICOT question: Do adolescent mothers (P) who breastfeed their infants (I) return to pre-pregnancy weight (O) faster than mothers over the age of 19 (C)?
P: adolescent mothers I: breastfeed their infants C: over the age of 19 O: return to pre-pregnancy weight T: N/A PICOT question: Do adolescent mothers (P) who breastfeed their infants (I) return to pre-pregnancy weight (O) faster than mothers over the age of 19 (C)?
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PICOT question: Will patients experiencing chronic back pain (P) have better pain relief (O) using inversion table therapy (I) than patients who use conventional pain medications and muscle relaxants (C) over a period of six weeks (T)?
In your initial discussion, identify a phenomenon (clinical problem) of interest. Clearly define the problem and its significance (what will happen if we don’t address the problem), and create a PICOT question related to it. Use peer-reviewed evidence based data to support. We will continue to refine the PICOT in discussions, as it is the…
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Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience Health History Documentation
1 Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience Health History Documentation Student’s Name 2 Name:Tina Jones, Age:28, Race:African American,Sex:Female. SUBJECTIVE DATA Chief Complaint (CC):Wound on the right foot that is painful. History of present Illness (HPI):Tina is a 28-year-old African American female who walks into the clinic with an infected wound on her right foot. Over the…
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Difference between Doctorate and PhD: Setting Your Academic Goals
We’ve already outlined the major difference between DNP and PhD degrees in their notion and destination, and now let’s highlight the answer to “What is the difference between DNP and PhD in nursing?” in their key characteristics and what advantages they bring to nursing students. Graduates from the DNP program are already eligible nurses who can…
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What Is the Difference Between DNP and PhD in Nursing – Fundamentals
After graduation, nursing students who gained their master’s degree should decide what direction to move in their studies – to choose a DNP or PhD in nursing. Both of them are necessary to get an advanced qualification in nursing practice, but they use different practices. If you applied to a nursing department at a medical…