Compare and contrast 4 peer-reviewed research articles using the PICOT question the student will be required to evaluate the evidence found in the articles, identifying similarities, differences and o

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Introduction to the Problem (20%)

Introduces clinical issue or concern with reference to data to support the need for change

Lacking a problem statement or significant background information to support the problem. No data present to support the issue.

0-11 points

Problem statement present, but unclear. Some background information present, but does not full elaborate on the clinical issue.

Minimal data, or data not from a scholarly source.

12-15 points

Provides a problem statement of the clinical issue to be research and provides some background to the topic. There is some data provided to support the need to examine possible interventions.

16-17 points

Provides a clear statement of the clinical issue to be researched and provides thorough background to the topic . Data provided to support need to examine possible interventions.

18-20 points

PICOT Question and Search Strategy (15 %)

Asks a relevant clinical inquiry in proper PICOT format

PICOT question only includes 1 or 2 components required. Minimal or no discussion of search strategy, only discusses 1 of the required components.

0-9 points

PICOT question correctly worded with 2 or 3 components included (T is optional). Search strategy is discussed, but missing 2 of the required components.

10-11 points

PICOT question correctly worded with 3 or 4 components included( T is optional). Search strategy is clear, but missing 1 of the following: key words, limiters, or total number of articles used.

12-13 points

PICOT question correctly worded with all 4 or 5 components present (T is optional). Clearly stated search technique stated.

14- 15 points

EBP Summary (25%)

Summarized the body of literature surrounding chosen issue

Minimal information regarding the findings of the literature review regarding problem is presented. Information unclear regarding recommendations, levels of evidence not provided.

0-16 points

Summary of findings is unclear or summary of effectiveness of recommendationsare unclear or did not include levels of evidence.

17-19 points

Major summary findings related to the problem statement and recommendations are presented. Included levels of evidence for each articles.

20-21 points

Summmary of findings related to the problem statement and recommendations are clearly articulated. Included levels of evidence for articles.

23-25 points

Recommendations for Practice (20%)

Applies information gained from literature review to current practices

Makes incorrect assumptions on applicability of findings into clinical practice or there is no discussion of clinical applicability

0-11 points

Very limited discussion of findings as related to clinical practice, does not consider clinical/patient factors.

12-15 points

Some discussion of findings and their applicability to clinical practice.

16-17 points

Analyzes findings from the literature to make accurate suggestions for recommendations for clinical practice.

18-20 points

Writing quality (10%)

Communicates through writing that is concise, clear and logically organized

More than 3 errors of any type

0-6 points

3 errors of any type

7 points

No more than 2 errors of any type

8 points

No grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Writes logically in complete sentences.

9-10 points

APA format

(10%)

Correctly uses APA format in writing and citations.

There are 5 or more APA format errors in the text, title page, in-text citations or reference page(s).

0-6 points

There are 3 -4 format errors in text, title page, in-text citations or reference page(s).

7 points

There are 1-2 APA format errors in text, title page, in-text citations or reference page(s).

8 points

Text, title page and reference page(s), and in-text citations are consistent with APA format.

9-10 points

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