Evidence-based practice (EBP) project
For this Assignment, review the following:
Academic Writing Expectations Checklist 4000 Level Courses.
Walden paper template. (No abstract required for AWE 4000.)
Using AWE Level 4000 writing guidelines submit a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the title page, reference
list, and appraisal guides) on your EBP project including:
PICO clinical question: “FOR MOTHERS WHO REQUIRE URINARY CATHETERIZATION, DOES REMOVING
THE CATHETER EIGHT HOURS POST-OP, COMPARED TO REMAINING IN PLACE UNTIL DISCHARGE,
DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF CAUTIs?”
Recommended change in practice citing high-level evidence to support your suggested change in practice
Evaluation strategies and outcome measures
Select at least 5 sources of evidence from the following categories: (a) systematic review, (b) national clinical
guidelines, and/or (c) peer-reviewed quantitative/qualitative studies. Attach appraisal guides for all peerreviewed articles.
Pay specific attention to the Writing Expectations 4000 Checklist. Paraphrase, avoid direct quotes, and use
your own words supported by evidence to exhibit scholarly writing. Do not use articles older than 5 years
unless they have been confirmed as seminal articles by your Instructor. At least 5 sources of evidence are
required for your paper. Attach appraisals after the reference page for each article used. (See the Clinical
Guideline Appraisal and Systematic Review Appraisal in this week’s Resources.)