1. Johns Hopkins Nursing Non-Research Appraisal tool
Johns Hopkins Nursing Non-Research Appraisal toolJohns Hopkins Nursing Non-Research
Appraisal toolThe purpose of this assignment is to provide the graduate nursing student
opportunity to practice reading and critiquing research articles for application to an
evidence-based practice.Activity Learning OutcomesThrough this assignment, the student
will demonstrate the ability to:1. Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support
advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1)2. Integrate
knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve
healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 5)3. Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-
based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 5)4. Analyze
research findings and evidence-based practice to advanced holistic nursing care initiatives
that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 5)Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the
end of WEEK 4, 5, 6Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due.
Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the
total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments
will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which
point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not
considered assi gnments and are not part of the late assignment policy.Total Points
Possible: 130 points each in weeks 4, 5 & 6Directions and Assignment CriteriaStudents will
critique a research article in weeks 4, 5 & 6 (3 total) as follows:Week 4: Non-research
appraisal (Links to an external site.) : Guidelines and ReviewsEach critique will require a
two-three page written analysis of the article. The paper should include:Introduction·
Article topic/focus· Author(s)· Aim of assignmentCritique of ArticleThe article critique
should be a methodological review specific to type of article (for example, qualitative or
quantitative) . The analysis must be two to three pages and detailed using the text and
resources. The content of the review should also include:1. Ethical review2. Analysis of
findings3. Limitations4. Discussion5. Application (translation) to practice specialty6. Future
implicationsIn addition, students must complete the Johns Hopkins Research Appraisal Tool
that is applicable to the type of study design (qualitative, quantitative or non-research
evidence) for the week. Refer to the rubric for additional requirements.Preparing the
AssignmentWeek 4Non-research appraisal: Guideline or Systematic Review1. Select a
guideline or systematic review article from the Week 4 list.Article to use: Piercy, L. K.,
Troiano, P. R., & Ballard, M. R. (2018). The physical activity guidelines for Americans. JAMA,
320(19), 2020-2028.Reference: Jacobs, A. (2016). A medical writer’s guide to meta-analysis.
2. Medical Writing, 25(3), 22-25.2. Write a two-three (2-3) page critique of the article in a
Word Doc integrating your course readings. Be sure to include a citation for your article
using APA format.3. Complete the Johns Hopkins Non-research evidence review
document.4. Submit both through TurnItIn by Sunday 11:59pm MT of week 4Format &
Presentation Requirements· APA Format According to 6th edition· Word Doc per
assignment requirements.· Word Doc Format: Cover page, no abstract, introduction (no
heading per APA), body of the paper/review, reference list, appendix with Johns Hopkins
appraisal doc. For review sections refer to your readings and the Johns Hopkins Research
Appraisal Tool.· Article title, author, journal, publication date· Evidence level and quality·
Analysis of the study methodology (specific to study type, e.g., qualitative versus
quantitative versus non-research)· Reference list should include the chosen article and
other resources used to construct the review, such as course textbook, Johns Hopkins
Evidence Based Practice: Model and Guidelines, and How to Read a Paper by Greenhalgh
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