RUA TOPIC- Ethics of Euthanasia PICO: P:In terminally ill adult patients I: what are the ethical implications of physician-assisted Euthanasia C: Comparing Euthanasia to palliative care O: In terms of

RUA TOPIC- Ethics of Euthanasia PICO: P:In terminally ill adult patients I: what are the ethical implications of physician-assisted Euthanasia C: Comparing Euthanasia to palliative care O: In terms of 1

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Topic Search Strategy Guidelines

TOPIC ASSIGNED TO GROUP BY INSTRUCTOR- Ethics of Euthanasia

Group formed PICO-.

P: In terminally ill adult patients

I: what are the ethical implications of physician-assisted Euthanasia.

C: Comparing euthanasia to palliative care

O: In terms of patient autonomy and societal perception

Group formed -RESEARCH QUESTION

“In terminally ill adult patients, what are the ethical implications of physician- assisted euthanasia compared to palliative care in terms of patient autonomy, relief of suffering and impact on families and healthcare providers?”

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 Performance	High Level of Performance	Satisfactory Level of Performance	Unsatisfactory Level of Performance	Section not present
Clinical Question (45 points/28%)	45 points	40 points	37 points	33 points	0 points
Required criteria Describe the problem. What is the focus of your group’s work? Explain the significance of the problem in terms of patient outcomes. What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations. PICOT question in support of the group topic. State the purpose of your paper. What will your paper do or describe? This is similar to a problem statement. “The purpose of this paper is to . . .”	Includes 4 requirements.	Includes 3 requirements.	Includes 2 requirements.	Includes 1 requirement.	No requirements for this section presented.
Levels of Evidence (20 points/13%)	20 points	16 points	10 points	0 points
Required criteria Identify the type of question being asked (therapy, prognosis, meaning, etc.). What is the best type of evidence to answer that question (e.g., RCT, cohort study, qualitative study, etc.)?	Includes 2 requirements.	Includes 1 requirement.	Incomplete or inaccurate information presented.	No requirements for this section presented.
Search Strategy (65 points/41%)	65 points	58 points	54 points	48 points	0 points
Required criteria List search terms and results. Databases used (start with the CU library). Link your search with the PICOT question described above. Refinement decisions. As you did your search, what decisions did you make in refinement to get your required articles down to a reasonable number for review? Were any limits used? If so, what? Identification of two (2) most relevant articles (primary sources published within the last 5 years).	Includes 4 requirements.	Includes 3 requirements.	Includes 2 requirements.	Includes 1 requirement.	No requirements for this section presented.
Organization and APA Style (30 points/18%)	30 points	27 points	25 points	15 points	0 points
Required criteria Correct grammar and spelling. Include a title page. Use of headings for each section. Clinical Question, Levels of Evidence, Search Strategy, and Conclusion Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines. 3-4 pages in length, excluding title and reference pages.	Includes 6 requirements.	Includes 5 requirements.	Includes 3-4 requirements.	Includes 1-2 requirements.	No requirements for this section presented.
Total Points Possible = 160 points

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