Evidence-Based Practice
Assignment Information
Literature Review to critically evaluate and discuss the evidence underpinning a clinical nursing policy, clinical practice area or professional issue, and the impact on professional integrity and practice.
Submission is in Canvas, as a word document by 13:00hrs on the Monday of Week 8 Please see the assignment page on canvas for the submission date and time.
There is a 3000-word fixed word limit for this assessment submission. This means that there will be marking penalty for exceeding the number of words allowed. This excludes the front page (declaration), references and appendices. Please note it does include the content of tables.
This submission assesses all the Module Learning Outcomes:
1. Discuss the role of research in informing evidence-based practice and promoting professionalism.
2. Critically assess the quality and validity of evidence which may be used to inform clinical practice.
3. Critically analyse how the credibility of evidence is determined and how it influences professional practice.
4. Systematically and critically evaluate the contribution evidence-based practice can make to policy decisions.
The first page must include the academic integrity declaration, which is included in the submission space.
Please use the following formatting:
• 1.5-line spacing
• font: Arial, Calibri or New Times Roman; size 12
• Left alignment of main text
• No indentation of paragraphs or of the reference list
• Reference list should be formatted with single line spaces.
• Please do not add borders or any other decorative elements to your work.
Evidence-Based Practice
Assignment Information
Select a clinical nursing policy, practice area or professional issue. The focus/topic is your choice, though it must have a clear focus on nursing. It can be something discussed as part of the module, something you have read about, or an area of your clinical practice. Please remember that confidentiality must be maintained and do not name hospitals, trusts, or wards for example.
To fully meet all the Learning Objectives, the discussion and evaluation must include the following:
The role of research and other evidence in developing EBP and supporting clinical practice The significance of using high quality evidence to support EBP development (include the quality, validity and credibility of the evidence)
The role of research and EBP in promoting professionalism.
Discussion around how EBP influences professional practice
Critical evaluation of the contribution EBP can make to policy decisions.
Evidence of critical analysis and discussion throughout
Citation to support points and discussion
Introduction
Sets the scene and provides an overview of the policy, procedure or clinical practice you will be discussing:
• Overview of your selected policy, guideline or procedure
• Why it was selected: Link your work to the evidence which prompted you to select this area.
Main Body of the work
• Discuss themes, observations, and findings from the sources in your literature search.
• Are the sources selected reliable? Credible? Valid?
• What does all this information tell you?
• Are there any elements which are missing in the research and evidence that you have reviewed so far?
• critical debate, with analysis of the literature and research to support your work
Conclusion
Use this to summarise your writing and draw your ideas together.
• Summarise the discussions • What are your key findings?
• What are the implications for nursing practice and professional integrity. How are they influenced by evidence-based practice.
• Do you have any recommendations or suggestions for practice or further study?
Evidence-Based Practice
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Reference list
• Does not count in your word count
• A reference should be included for all in-text citations, a reference list should be included at the end in Harvard referencing style
• Use single line spacing and begin on a new page
• Use Cite them Rite and contact library for support • Do not use AI to create or amend the reference list.
Appendices
This is where to include additional tables and information if you choose to use them. They are not included in your word count or included in your mark.
Useful things to remember:
• This is a nursing degree therefore the content should be linked to nursing
• Take the time to ensure that your work demonstrates your ability to meet all of the learning outcomes.
• When completing your assignment please check your work against the marking criteria as these are what your work will be marked against.
• Support all your writing with credible literature
• Any literature you use should be carefully cited and referenced using the Harvard method. Use Cite them Right for support: Cite them right online – Home
• Remember to paraphrase and use quotation marks when including direct quotes.
• Use the complete word allowance.