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Research Proposal Information (all three parts)

Overview:

A research proposal is a formal academic paper that identifies an issue or practice question, describes why the issue is important, and outlines steps to investigate solutions or discover more information.

The Research Proposal assignment will focus on a nursing relevant problem. The proposal will not be implemented during this course; however, in many DNP or PhD programs a proposal similar to this assignment will be developed and implemented as part of the program.

Note: This proposal is set up for quantitative and not qualitative research.

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to identify and apply scholarly research and evidence from the literature to a current practice problem. In completing the proposal, students will develop the ability to translate research into practice, apply new knowledge, evaluate practice, examine initiatives that improve the reliability of health care practices and outcomes, and prepare to participate in collaborative research.

The proposal must be:

· Setting/population specific

· Grounded in clinical practice

· Designed to inform practice

Format:

· The project will be completed in three parts. Upon completion, students will have one complete research proposal.

· Part 1: Identification of a Practice Problem

· Part 2: Literature Review

· Part 3: Research Methodology – The Completed Final Project

· Each part will be written as a formal scholarly paper (title page, introduction, body, conclusion, reference page, appendix) using APA 7th edition student paper format.

· Templates for each part are included in the assignment instructions. Students will use the templates to assist in identifying required criteria and appropriate formatting.

· Utilizing instructor feedback, students will incorporate Research Proposal Parts I & II with Part III to construct a complete EBP Proposal.

Please follow the grading rubric for written assignments which can be found in the course resource section. Be sure to review all assignment instructions and rubric criteria prior to submitting papers.

Deliverables:

Part 1 is due at the end of week four (4) and is worth 10% of the course grade

Part 2 is due at the end of week eight (8) and is worth 10% of the course grade

Part 3 is due at the end of week eleven (11) and is worth 25% of the course grade

Part 1: Identification of a Practice Problem

The practice problem, purpose for research, and PICOT question. Refer to the Part 1 instructions for full Part 1 requirements.

Part 2: Literature Review

The literature review and Literature Matrix. Refer to the Part 2 instructions for full Part 2 requirements.

Part 3: Research Methodology – The Completed Final Project

Research methodology, ethical considerations, and study limitations. Refer to the Part 3 instructions for full Part 3 requirements.

The proposal will be implemented in three parts as listed below. Each part has a different due date. Part 1 will be included in Part 2. Parts 1 and 2 will be included in Part 3. Parts 1 should be revised according to feedback prior to adding to Part 2. Part 2 should be revised in the same way prior to adding to Part 3. See course schedule in syllabus for exact dates.

Please follow the grading rubric for written assignments which can be found in the Course Resource section.

Research Proposal Part I (Beginning of Research Proposal)

This paper is to be written as a formal paper using APA format. Address the following:

· Background of the problem addressed

· Significance of the problem addressed in the proposal (what will happen if we don’t address?)

· One sentence problem statement (The problem addressed in this proposal is )

The problem is __________________, resulting in __________________ (citation).

EXAMPLE: The problem is lack of symptom recognition, interpretation, and self-care decision-making, resulting in delayed care-seeking behavior and potentially unnecessary hospitalization (Reeder, et al. 2017).

· One sentence purpose statement (The purpose of this proposal is to ….)

The purpose of this (insert study design here) study is to ________________.

EXAMPLE: The purpose of this exploratory-descriptive study is to explore symptom recognition, interpretation, reporting, and healthcare-seeking decision-making prior to hospitalization among persons who self-manage chronic heart failure.

· PICOT question/hypotheses

Research Proposal Part II (Middle of Research Proposal)

This paper is to be written as a formal paper using APA format with the literature review matrix inserted as an Appendix (refer to APA manual for formatting an Appendix in a paper).

In addition to corrected (if needed) Part 1, which the paper will start with:

· Find 10 research articles (quantitative or qualitative, no systematic reviews, metanalysis, or non-research), peer-reviewed, published in scholarly journals.

· Complete the Literature Review Matrix (evidence table) with the 10 research articles selected, using the template provided.

· Data are summarized, no quotes (do not just copy and paste into boxes).

· Include an in-text citation of the article being reviewed with the reference to it included in the References section of the paper.

· In the Literature Review section of the paper, provide a comprehensive, succinct review of at least five of the articles selected from the matrix.

· Synthesize in forming with a comparison and contrast of methods, designs, and populations of selected articles and clearly identifies gaps that point to the need for the proposed study and a synthesis of the articles.

Research Proposal Part III

In addition to corrected (if needed) Parts 1 and 2, which the paper will include:

· Description of the research design and rationale for selecting this design to answer the PICOT question

· Sampling techniques that represent the population of interest.

· Ethical considerations, including IRB.

· Data Measurement including how are variables of interest will be measured (e.g., survey methods)

· Data Collection including the setting where data collection will be completed (e.g., in person, email survey, phone survey)

· Data Analysis including statistical tests (examples: correlations to measure the relationship between variables, a t-test or ANOVA to compare two groups or more groups)

· Limitations of the proposed study

See templates for outline and format.

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Patient Safety (110 Points) You are the manager of a busy hospital unit. Your unit has been tasked with selecting and implementing upgraded technology on your hospital unit. As the unit manger, address the following in your selection of technology and implementation plan: Examine the features of the new technology that are important in reducing or preventing errors and adverse events on your unit. Discuss in detail the intended uses and benefits of these tools and technology. Discuss, in a strategic plan of action, the steps and measures you will take to implement the new technology on your unit. Be sure to discuss the individuals responsible for implementing and overseeing each step of the process. Analyze the challenges that are anticipated with implementing the new technology and create a plan to mitigate these challenges. Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements: Four-to-five pages in length, not including the title or reference pages. Formatted per APA 7th edition and Saudi Electronic University standards. Provide support for your work with in-text citations from a minimum of four scholarly articles. Two of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but two must be external. The Saudi Digital Library is a good place to find these references. Provide full APA references for the sources used on a reference page, along with appropriate in-text citations. Utilize headings to organize the content in your work. You are strongly encouraged to submit all assignments to the Originality Check prior to submitting them to your instructor for grading. CT_Rubric

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Patient Safety (110 Points) You are the manager of a busy hospital unit. Your unit has been tasked with selecting and implementing upgraded technology on your hospital unit. As the unit manger, address the following in your selection of technology and implementation plan: Examine the features of the new technology that are important in reducing or preventing errors and adverse events on your unit. Discuss in detail the intended uses and benefits of these tools and technology. Discuss, in a strategic plan of action, the steps and measures you will take to implement the new technology on your unit. Be sure to discuss the individuals responsible for implementing and overseeing each step of the process. Analyze the challenges that are anticipated with implementing the new technology and create a plan to mitigate these challenges. Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements: Four-to-five pages in length, not including the title or reference pages. Formatted per APA 7th edition and Saudi Electronic University standards. Provide support for your work with in-text citations from a minimum of four scholarly articles. Two of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but two must be external. The Saudi Digital Library is a good place to find these references. Provide full APA references for the sources used on a reference page, along with appropriate in-text citations. Utilize headings to organize the content in your work. You are strongly encouraged to submit all assignments to the Originality Check prior to submitting them to your instructor for grading. CT_Rubric

HCM- 400 Healthcare Finance Overview You will submit a draft for Section I, parts A and B (see below) of your final project. In your draft proposal, define the major forces affecting the delivery of healthcare. You must also describe the opportunities and challenges as they relate to healthcare leaders. Additionally, you should include the types of leases that might be considered for financial operations. Please consider the opportunities and challenges for today’s healthcare leaders. This assignment is meant to be a general introduction to your paper and does not need to be informed by a particular company.
Instruction
Prompt Specifically, you should address the following critical elements: Introduction What are the major forces affecting the delivery of healthcare today? Discuss these forces and their corresponding impacts on today’s healthcare environment. Impact of Forces: What healthcare service and delivery opportunities and challenges exist because of the forces discussed above? Define the challenges and opportunities that exist for today’s healthcare leaders. What to Submit Your paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document and should be a minimum of 2 pages in length, with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least two sources cited in APA format. Your paper must use APA formatting throughout, including headings, references, citations, and cover page.

Complete a comprehensive review of the literature:
Health Policy issue: Effectiveness of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing resulting in early detection and viral suppression of HIV. This is a 16-page evidence-based paper should be on current policy or proposed legislation on HIV.
Project Task: Construct an overview.
Construct an overview to introduce the identified health policy initiative or issue and focus on local, state or federal populations
The overview should include the following:
• Objective for paper’s purpose
• Overview of specific health policy or issue about HIV
• A detailed description of the legislators or agencies that are involved in the specific health policy and how it has been funded or allocated to improve health care practices and outcomes
• A detailed description on how the health policy will influence and affect the targeted minority and gay (men that have sex with men “MSM”) population
• Provide rationale for why this specific health policy topic is important and needed

Rubric
Health Topic Describe a single health promotion/disease prevention problem from the Healthy People 2030 Objectives Introduction to population or problem Describe incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, cost burden etc.,

Description of specific population, program or organization Discuss how the policy is intended for a specific population, program or organization Specific legislators involved Identify and discuss specific legislators involved in the policy development

Policy, practice and outcomes Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes Policy, practice and the inter-professional team Examine how the policy can be used by the inter-professional team to ensure coordinated

Comprehensive Review of Literature Perform and demonstrate a comprehensive review of the current evidence. Use of primary sources and evidence that is not older than 5 years Writing, grammar and APA application Scholarly grammar, use of APA 6th edition. APA references must be from 2019-2024.

Topic: Understanding the Causes of Childhood Obesity
Note: You must seek approval on your specific health policy issue and approved by your faculty before you begin working on this assignment. This 16 page evidence-based paper should be on current policy or proposed legislation.
Project Task: Construct an overview.
Construct an overview to introduce the identified health policy initiative or issue and focus on local, state or federal populations
The overview should include the following:
• Objective for paper’s purpose
• Overview of specific health policy or issue
• A detailed description of the legislators or agencies that are involved in the specific health policy and how it has been funded or allocated to improve health care practices and outcomes
• A detailed description on how the health policy will influence and affect the targeted population
• Provide rationale for why this specific health policy topic is important and needed

Rubric
Health Topic Describe a single health promotion/disease prevention problem from the Healthy People 2020 Objectives Introduction to population or problem Describe incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, cost burden etc.,

Description of specific population, program or organization Discuss how the policy is intended for a specific population, program or organization Specific legislators involved Identify and discuss specific legislators involved in the policy development

Policy, practice and outcomes Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes Policy, practice and the inter-professional team Examine how the policy can be used by the inter-professional team to ensure coordinated

Comprehensive Review of Literature Perform and demonstrate a comprehensive review of the current evidence. Use of primary sources and evidence that is not older than 5 years Writing, grammar and APA application Scholarly grammar, use of APA 6th edition

Discuss the following topics that applies to Great Britain ( Using COVID-19 as an example of a complex humanitarian emergency (CHE). You may focus on another health issue for the selected country:

Examine the role of local, state, national, and global regulatory and accreditation agencies in providing quality healthcare. Who are the key actors?
Explore organizational and political processes and grassroots legislative efforts to influence healthcare policy and advocate for the country’s diverse populations.
Discuss how the country’s healthcare system, education, and economy influence the main health effects.
Analyze how the country’s cultural, societal, legal, and environmental factors contributing to health disparities.
Discuss the impact of science and technology on country’s healthcare outcomes.

Assignment: Change Implementation and Management Plan
It is one of the most cliché of clichés, but it nevertheless rings true: The only constant is change. As a nursing professional, you are no doubt aware that success in the healthcare field requires the ability to adapt to change, as the pace of change in healthcare may be without rival.
As a professional, you will be called upon to share expertise, inform, educate, and advocate. Your efforts in these areas can help lead others through change. In this Assignment, you will propose a change within your organization and present a comprehensive plan to implement the change you propose.
To Prepare:
Review the Resources and identify one change that you believe is called for in your organization/workplace.
This may be a change necessary to effectively address one or more of the issues you addressed in the Workplace Environment Assessment you submitted in Module 4. It may also be a change in response to something not addressed in your previous efforts. It may be beneficial to discuss your ideas with your organizational leadership and/or colleagues to help identify and vet these ideas.
Reflect on how you might implement this change and how you might communicate this change to organizational leadership.
The Assignment (5-6-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation):
Change Implementation and Management Plan
Create a 5- or 6-slide narrated PowerPoint that presents a comprehensive plan to implement changes you propose.
Your narrated presentation should be 5–6 minutes in length.
Your Change Implementation and Management Plan should include the following:
An executive summary of the issues that are currently affecting your organization/workplace (This can include the work you completed in your Workplace Environment Assessment previously submitted, if relevant.)
A description of the change being proposed
Justifications for the change, including why addressing it will have a positive impact on your organization/workplace
Details about the type and scope of the proposed change
Identification of the stakeholders impacted by the change
Identification of a change management team (by title/role)
A plan for communicating the change you propose
A description of risk mitigation plans you would recommend to address the risks anticipated by the change you propose
Alternate Submission Method
You may also use Kaltura Personal Capture to record your narrated PowerPoint. This option will require you to create your PowerPoint slides first. Then, follow the Personal Capture instructions outlined on the Kaltura Media Uploader guide found in the left menu of your classroom. This guide will walk you through downloading the tool and help you become familiar with the features of Personal Capture. When you are ready to begin recording, you may turn off the webcam option so that only “Screen” and “Audio” are enabled. Start your recording and then open your PowerPoint to slide show view. Once the recording is complete, follow the instructions found on the “Posting Your Video in the Classroom Guide” found on the Kaltura Media Uploader page for instructions on how to submit your video. For this option, in addition to submitting your video, you must also upload your PowerPoint file which must include your speaker notes.
By Day 2 of Week 11
Submit your narrated Change Implementation and Management Plan

4.2 Assignment. Literature Review Draft
Getting Started
Writing a literature review isn’t just a way to gather information about a topic; a literature review also has several other excellent purposes. Here are a few:
• It helps improve your writing skills.
• It helps improve your critical-thinking skills.
• It helps improve your ability to organize and collate a lot of information.
• It showcases your talents of interpretation, synthetization, analysis, and developing an argument.
• It not only helps you learn the history of a topic but also provides you with ideas about gaps in a topic (that you might want to use for your capstone project, for example).
• Sometimes, it even leads to an idea for a new/revised theory or hypothesis.
Thus, while conducting all those library searches and reading many articles might seem overwhelming and tedious at times, keep in mind that you are making some history!
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
• Draft a section of a literature review.
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Background Information
For this assignment, you will build on the introduction to the literature review that you submitted in Workshop Two. Keep in mind that you will be using this literature review for your capstone project. So, for example, if you are planning a capstone project topic on gratitude (it is related to positive psychology and there is a lot of research on the topic) and you want to write a series of gratitude letters to others to test the research in this area and use it as a possible intervention in your work with others as a Relationship Coach (which is one of the 12 categories), then your literature review should focus on gratitude, gratitude visits, gratitude as an intervention in life coaching.
Another example would be if you are focusing on Executive Coaching and you want to put together a series of lectures or lessons for leaders, then your literature review could focus on positive interventions for leaders or motivation or just executive coaching.
Always make sure that your focus is on life coaching and positive psychology. This assignment is a draft, so your instructor will provide suggestions that you can use as you work on your final literature review assignment that you will submit in Workshop Six. You would be wise to continue working on your literature review throughout the coming weeks so that you have a polished final product to submit in Workshop Six.
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Instructions
1. In this assignment, you will add to the literature review/Assignment 2.3 introduction you submitted in Workshop Two. For this draft:
a. Ensure that your focus is on life coaching and positive psychology and relates to your capstone project. Refer to the examples provided in the Background section above for suggestions on your literature review and capstone project topic.
b. Incorporate suggestions provided by your instructor from previous submissions.
c. Locate at least three additional peer-reviewed scholarly articles (different from those used for PSY-535) related to your topic and focus.
d. Add these elements:
i. Theme A (the general category/theme of the articles included in this section of the literature review)
ii. Overview of characteristics of the theme (commonalities, differences, nuances)
iii. Sub-theme (narrow but grouped findings related to the theme)
1. Study 1 (Research question(s), Methods/Participants, Related Findings)
2. Study 2 (Research question(s), Methods/Participants, Related Findings)
3. Study 3 (Research question(s), Methods/Participants, Related Findings)
2. Your draft should be a minimum of three pages, APA formatted. Note that this is a rough draft. Your instructor will help you to strengthen it.
3. Your final literature review will need a minimum of 10 scholarly articles and corresponding references.

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