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Purpose

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

Skills Module: Nutrition

To encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration through the use of evidence-based practice studies.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes. CO 1: Examine the sources of knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) CO 3: Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6)

CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8)

CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8)

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 150 points

Preparing the assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

  1. Computer with internetaccess.
  2. RecommendusingFirefoxbrowserandclearingyourcookiesandcacheifyouareaccessingATIonlaptopordesktop computer.
  3. LogintoATI, “My ATI”,andselect the“Apply”tab.ClickonSkillsModule 3.0andtitle“Nutrition.” Clickon

the “Begin Lesson” tab. Open the “Evidence-Based Research” tab on the left side.

  • There is one (1) study under the Evidence-Based Practice tab. You may review the entire module, but this is not a priority for this assignment. Other main topics and accompanying studies are listed in the tablebelow.
  • Choose one of the main topics from the table and then choose one (1) article for review under that main topic.

Read the article chosen and answer one (1) of the topic questions listed below.

  • What methods can be used to assessnutritional status?
  • What methods can be used to identify thoseat risk formalnutrition?
  • What specific health conditions increase the risk ofmalnutrition?
  • What associations exist betweennutritional status and healthoutcomes?
  • What type of interventions improve adherenceto recommendations on nutritionalintake?

      Create a 2-3 page summary which supports the topic question. Provide a current research article (less than 5 years). The 2-3 page limit does not include title and reference pages.

Main Topic: Person-centered feeding care. Article for review: Bell, C., Lopez, R., Mahendra, N., Tamai, A., Davis, J., Amella, E., &Masaki, K. (2016). Person-centered feeding care: A protocol to re-introduce oral feeding for nursing home patients with tube feeding. Journal of Nutrition& Health Aging, 20(6), 621-627. doi:10.1007/s12603-016-0699-9.  
Main Topic: Evaluating nutritional status. Articles for review: doi:10.1017/S1368980012003448.  
Main Topic: Identifying those at risk for malnutrition. Articles for review: Isenring, E., Banks, M., Ferguson, M., & Bauer, J. (2012). Beyond malnutrition screening: Appropriate methods to guide nutrition care for agedcare residents. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 112(3), 376-381. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2011.09.038. Tsai, A., Chang, T., Wang, Y., &Liao, C. (2010). Population-specific short-form mini nutritional assessment with body mass index or calf circumference can predict risk of malnutrition in community-living or institutionalized elderly people in taiwan. Journal American Dietetic Association,110(9), 1328-1334. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2010.06.003. PMID: 20800124.Platek, M. E., Popp, J. V., Possinger, C. S., Denysschen, C. A., Horvath, P., & Brown, J. K. (2011). Comparison of the prevalence of malnutrition diagnosis in head and neck, gastrointestinal, and lung cancer patients by 3 classification methods. Cancer Nursing,34(5), 410–416. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0b013e318206b013.  
Main Topic: Malnutrition associated with specific health conditions. Articles for review: Sheard, J., Ash., S., Mellick, G., Silburn, P., & Kerr, G. (2013). Malnutrition in a sample of community-dwelling people with Parkinson’s disease. Public Library of Science, 8(1), e53290. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053290.Cheong, A., Oh, D., Seung, J., Min, G., C., Jae, H., Tae Sung, S., Jae, J., & Sung, K. (2012). Nutritional risk index as a predictor of postoperative wound complications after gastrectomy. World Journal Gastroenterology, 18(7), 673-678. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i7.673.Kvamme., J., Groni., O., Florholmen, J., & Jacobsen, B. (2011). Risk of malnutrition is associated with mental health symptoms in community living elderly men and women: The tromso study. BioMedical Central Psychiatry, 11(112).doi:10.1186/1471-244X-11-112.  
Main Topic: Outcomes associated with nutritional status. Articles for review: Lis, C., Gupta, D., Lammersfeld, C., Markman, M., & Vashi, P. (2012). Role of nutritional status in predicting quality of life outcomes in cancer – a systematic review of the literature. Nutrition Journal, 11, 27.  doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-11-27.Koretz,  R., Avenell , A., &Lipman,  T. (2012). Nutritional support for liver disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Issue 5. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008344.pub2.
Main Topic: Interventions to improve nutritional status. Article for review: Desroches,  S., Lapointe,  A., Ratté,  S., Gravel,  K., Légaré,  F., &Turcotte,  S. (2013). Interventions to enhance adherence to dietary advice for preventing and managing chronic diseases in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Issue 2. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008722.pub2.
  • The Summary must include the following headings (see rubric for criteria under eachheading):
    • Introduction and Key Points (10Points)
      • Choose one of the assigned topics and identifies one of thequestions
      • Defines the topic andquestion
      • States why it is aproblem
      • Information presented in logicalsequence
    • Article Search (25Points)
      • Current (less than 5 years) and credibleresource
      • Database search – terms and methodsused
      • Number of articleslocated
      • Source outside of ATI moduleused
    • Article Findings (25Points)
      • How it addresses thetopic
      • Type of researchconducted
      • Findings ofresearch
      • Why this article waschosen
    • Evidence for Practice (25Points)
      • Summary ofevidence
      • How it will improvepractice
      • How this evidence will decrease a gap topractice
      • Any concerns or weaknesses located in theevidence
    • Sharing of Evidence (25Points)
      • Who would you share the informationwith?
      • How would you share thisinformation?
      • What resources would you need to accomplish this sharing ofevidence?
      • Why would it be important to share this evidence with the nursing profession?
    • Conclusion (20Points)
      • Summarizes the theme of thepaper
      • Information presented in logicalsequence
      • All key pointsaddressed
      • Conclusion shows depth of understanding oftopic
    • APA Style (10Points)
      • APA style used properly forcitations
      • APA style used properly forreferences
      • APA style used properly forquotations
      • All references are cited, and all citations havereferences

*NOTE: Must adhere to current APA guidelines and formatting.

  • Writing Mechanics (10Points)
    • No spellingerrors
      • No grammatical errors, including verb tense and wordusage
      • No writing errors, including sentence structure, andformatting
      • Must be all originalwork
  • Your instructor will provide guidance on the best way to submit thisassignment.

For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar), visit the APA Citation and Writingpage in the online library.

Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.

Grading Rubric Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.

Assignment Section and Required Criteria (Points possible/% of total points available)Highest Level of PerformanceHigh Level of PerformanceSatisfactory Level of PerformanceUnsatisfactory Level of PerformanceSection not present in paper
Introduction and Key Points (10 points)10 points8 points7 points4 points0 points
Required criteria Choose one of the assigned topics and identifies one ofthe questionsDefines the topic andquestionStates why it is aproblemInformation presented in logicalsequenceIncludes 4 requirements for section.Includes 3 requirements for section.Includes 2 requirements for section.Includes 1 requirement for section.No requirements for this section presented.
Article Search (25 points)25 points22 points20 points10 points0 points
Required criteria Current (less than 5 years) and credibleresourceDatabase search – terms and methodsusedNumber of articleslocatedSource outside of ATI moduleusedIncludes 4 requirements for section.Includes 3 requirements for section.Includes 2 requirements for section.Includes 1 requirement for section.No requirements for this section presented.
Article Findings (25 points)25 points22 points20 points10 points0 points
Required criteria How it addresses thetopicType of researchconductedFindings ofresearchWhy this article waschosenIncludes 4 requirements for section.Includes 3 requirements for section.Includes 2 requirements for section.Includes 1 requirement for section.No requirements for this section presented.
Evidence for Practice (25 points)25 points22 points20 points10 points0 points
Required Criteria Summary ofevidenceHow it will improvepracticeHow this evidence will decrease a gap topracticeAny concerns or weaknesses located in theevidenceIncludes 4 requirements for section.Includes 3 requirements for section.Includes 2 requirements for section.Includes 1 requirement for section.No requirements for this section presented.
Sharing of Evidence (25 points)25 points22 points20 points10 points0 points
Required Criteria 1. Who would you share the information with?                                                             Includes 4 requirements forIncludes 3 requirements forIncludes 2 requirements forIncludes 1 requirement forNo requirements for this section
Assignment Section and Required Criteria (Points possible/% of total points available)Highest Level of PerformanceHigh Level of PerformanceSatisfactory Level of PerformanceUnsatisfactory Level of PerformanceSection not present in paper
How would you share thisinformation?What resources would you need to accomplish this sharingof evidence?Why would it be important to share this evidence withthe nursingprofession?section.section.section.section.presented.
Conclusion (20 points)20 points18 points17 points10 points0 points
Required Criteria Summarizes the theme of thepaperInformation presented in logicalsequenceAll key pointsaddressedConclusion shows depth of understanding oftopicIncludes 4 requirements for section.Includes 3 requirements for section.Includes 2 requirements for section.Includes 1 requirement for section.No requirements for this section presented.
APA Style (10 points)10 points8 points7 points4 points0 points
Required criteria APA style used properly forcitationsAPA style used properly forreferencesAPA style used properly forquotationsAll references are cited, and all citations havereferences *NOTE: Must adhere to current APA guidelines and formatting.Includes 4 requirements for section.Includes 3 requirements for section.Includes 2 requirements for section.Includes 1 requirement for section.No requirements for this section presented.
Writing Mechanics (10 points)10 points8 points6 points4 points0 points
Required criteria No spellingerrorsNo grammatical errors, including verb tense and wordusageNo writing errors, including sentence structure, andformattingMust be all originalworkIncludes 4 requirements for section.Includes 3 requirements for section.Includes 2 requirements for section.Includes 1 requirement for section.No requirements for this section presented.
Total Points Possible = 150 points

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