EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
In one paragraph, the student should:
1. Introduce the topic to the reader in 2-3 sentences to grab the reader’s attention.
-student should introduce Phenomenon of Interest (POI) topic to reader
2. Conclude this paragraph with a clear and concise statement informing the reader of the purpose or primary objective of the paper/discussion. EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
Identified an appropriate POI using the criteria provided in the POI discussion area of the course by the due date listed on the schedule.
Discuss the significance of the POI selection to the APN’s role or practice area. Explain the differences among process, structural and outcome measures. Provide an example of one measure related to your POI. clearly identifying the type of measure in the example.
This section should be fully supported with peer reviewed resources. EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
Identifies the criteria for P,I,C,O and includes a well written clinical question that includes PICO framework.
Constructs PICO Framework & clinical question in correct format for course assignment.
Student demonstrated understanding of critique by completing the appraisal tool as designated in the module directions. Completed appraisal tool is submitted with the paper.
Student demonstrated understanding
of analysis by including a full discussion on each of the following points:
1. Purpose/aim of the recommendation/position statement (1 point)
2. Recommendations or objectives of the guideline/position statement (1 point) EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
3. Who (authors, groups, organizations) developed the guideline or
position statement and what biases or funding did they receive. Did the authors, organization, groups have a valued interest in the guideline, why or why not? (2 points)
4. Describe if the information is credible and justify your answer (2 points)
5. Levels of evidence used to
support recommendations. Specifically identify and detail the number of resources used, study design and strength of research used to form the guideline or position statement (2 points) EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
6. Describe the overall influence the quality of evidence (answered in #5) has on the APN’s decision to implement or not implement this recommendation in practice. (1 point)
Students may have additional points deducted if the incorrect guideline, position statement or practice recommendation is selected for this assignment as these items can not be discussed appropriately.
All elements are well supported throughout discussion.
Student addresses how the guideline
or position statement impacts quality
improvement by addressing 2 of the
bio ethical principles: justice, autonomy, beneficence, or nonmaleficence. Student must demonstrate understanding of each principle and how it applies to guideline or POI.
Peer reviewed resources should be included in the discussion. EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
1. Summarize the major points of the paper in one (1) paragraph.
2. No new information or references should be included in this section.
Student included with the assignment:
Copy of the guideline or position statement with the assignment for full credit.
Selecting an incorrect “guideline or position statement” will result in additional points lost on the paper. EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
If you submit an update to a guideline or position statement than you must also submit the full and original guideline with this assignment.
Demonstrate Graduate Level Scholarship. Follows guidelines in the 7th Edition APA manual.
1. Formal, scholarly writing style, no first-person language.
2. Writing should be clear and concise.
3. Organize work by headings.
4. Full paper (except reference page, appendices and/or attachments) submitted to Turnitin with minimal similarity. EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper
5. Correctly formatted title page included with page numbers formatted according to APA 7th edition standards.
6. Writing should be free of APA errors.
7. Paper to include a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed or scholarly references in addition to required EBP guideline and textbooks.
8. Citations and references follow APA 7th edition format. References should be current, within 5 years.
9. Writing should be free of grammatical and spelling errors.
10. Paper not to exceed 6 pages excluding title page, reference page and any appendices.
11. Follow all assignments instructions/directions.
12. Additional deductions may apply for late submissions, plagiarism or lack of scholarship and professionalism in the assignment. EBP Guideline/Position Statement Paper