Data Collection, Analysis, Evaluation, Dissemination of Results, and Conclusion PURPOSE This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete their MSN EBP proposal. This assignment includes the final sections of the proposal which are data collection, analysis, evaluation, dissemination of results, and conclusion. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO #1. Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO # 1) CO #2. Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve healthcare outcomes. (PO #2, 5) CO #4. Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 2, 3, 5) CO #5. Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic nursing care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5) DUE DATE Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week Seven TOTAL POINTS: 150 POINTS REQUIREMENTS Description of the Assignment For this assignment, the student will complete MSN EBP project proposal by including the final sections of data collection, analysis, evaluation, dissemination of results, and conclusion. Criteria for Content 1. The entire proposal paper (excluding the title page and reference pages) should be maximum of 45 pages (this page count includes the Week 2 and Week 5 assignments). Points will be lost for exceeding this length requirement. 2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference pages must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used. 3. The paper should be presented in the following ordered sections: • Title Page • Overview of evidenced-based practice project • Identification of nursing concern to be improved • PICOT/PICo question and literature search • Theoretical framework • Research literature support • Research approach and design • Sampling • Proposed implementation with a change model • Data collection • Analysis • Evaluation • Dissemination of Results • Conclusion • References 4. Data Collection: In this section, students provide a comprehensive and detailed description regarding how data are to be collected. The required content includes: A. For quantitative design the required content includes: • Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will occur • Identify the data collection points • Explain the length of time for data collection • Explain all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report, questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic) • Describe 2 (two) methods that will be useful in enhancing data quality • Use scholarly references to provide information regarding selected data collection method B. For qualitative design the required content includes: • Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation, interview, artifacts) • Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will occur • Explain the data collection points • Explain the length of time for data collection • Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation • Describe 2 (two) methods that would be used to enhance data quality • Use scholarly references to provide information regarding selected data collection method 4. Analysis: In this section, students provide a detailed explanation on how data will be analyzed. A. For quantitative data the required content includes: • Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal •
