Nursing scholarly article that relates to your clinical practice and is found in a peer-reviewed journal.

Find and read a nursing scholarly article that relates to your clinical practice and is found in a peer-reviewed journal.

The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspellings. Must be a research article. Write a 1-page summary using an outline of the steps of the research process, and discuss the study type, purpose, and research question(s) Your paper should be formatted per the current APA style and references should be current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions).

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        Summary Outline (APA Format): Introduction
  • Briefly describe the clinical practice area and the specific topic addressed in the research article.
  • State the research question(s) of the study.
Method
  • Study Design: Identify the type of research design used (e.g., randomized controlled trial, cohort study, etc.).
  • Participants: Describe the sample population, including inclusion/exclusion criteria and sample size.
  • Data Collection: Explain the methods used to collect data from participants.
  • Data Analysis: Briefly describe the statistical methods used to analyze the data.
Results
  • Summarize the key findings of the study, including any relevant statistics.
  • Discuss any unexpected findings or limitations of the study.
Discussion
  • Explain how the study findings relate to the research question(s).
  • Discuss the implications of the findings for nursing practice, policy, or future research.
Conclusion
  • Briefly restate the main conclusions of the research article.
  • Highlight the significance of the study for your clinical practice area.
References
  • List all references cited in the article using proper APA format (author, year, title, journal, volume, issue, page numbers).
Remember:
  • Use in-text citations to reference specific information from the article within your summary.
  • Ensure your summary is concise and focuses on the key elements of the research process.
Example Keywords:
  • You can replace these with keywords specific to your clinical practice:
    • "Patient education" AND "medication adherence"
    • "Burnout" AND "nurses"
    • "Telehealth" AND "chronic disease management"
By following these steps and using the provided outline, you can effectively summarize a relevant research article you find through your own search.  

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Finding a Relevant Article:

  1. Identify Keywords: Think about your area of clinical practice and what you'd like to learn more about.
  2. Choose a Database: Use a reputable database like CINAHL, PubMed Central, ScienceDirect, or JSTOR (may require library access).
  3. Search Tips: Use keywords and filters to refine your search by publication date, study type (research article!), and specific journals.