Research Utilization Paper, NRSG754

Directions: The research utilization project introduces a process that provides a foundation for evidence based nursing practice. Students will work in self-selected groups of 3-4 persons, choose a topic of mutual interest, select a research utilization model to guide their work, review and evaluate the research-based literature related to the topic, evaluate the current use of the research findings, develop a plan for utilization of the research findings based on the selected model and generate a written report. The paper is outlined below, with specific guidelines for each section. Only one paper will be submitted for each group of students, and all students in the respective group will receive the same grade for the project.

Students in the class will be introducing themselves in the first week's threaded discussion, and that information will help you to identify classmates with similar clinical interests. Dr. Smith anticipates that the group work will happen through the INTERNET, although some students might choose to get together in person. Getting started early is essential to allow for an adequate literature search.

By Wednesday, September 15, each group should notify Dr. Smith by e-mail (csmith@kumc.edu) of their topic and the group members' names. This group does NOT have to be the group as assigned to the Online Discussion. The paper itself will not be due until December 8th.

Points
15	I. Introduction Give the purpose of the paper and review the format the paper will follow to accomplish the purpose. Identify the *specific* topical area to be addressed. Discuss the nursing problem that requires solution or an accepted nursing care protocol that needs validation or change. Discuss the significance of the problem. Identify personal and/or professional interest in topic.
20	II. Research Utilization Model Describe the research utilization model (e.g., Stetler, IOWA) that you will use to guide the utilization of the research findings of your selected topic. Briefly describe the major characteristics or steps of the model.
40	III. Literature Review Review the research based literature concerning the selected topic. Theoretical or other related literature may be discussed in separate section of the literature review, but should be brief. If there is a particular theory that has been used to guide the research in this area, describe how it was used and if research has supported it.
40	IV. Summary and Critique of Current Research Knowledge Summarize the research findings from the literature review. Describe what is presently known and not known scientifically about the problem you are studying (Current Knowledge Base). Critique the body of research on your problem as a whole using the same criteria used in your research analyses (i.e., framework, design, subjects and settings, methods, analysis, and interpretation). What are the practice implications identified in the literature?
40	V. Evaluate Current Use of Research Findings Determine the extent to which these findings currently are being used in a practice setting of your choice. Interview nurses and other professionals. Determine the extent to which these findings currently are being used in education (e.g. interview faculty and new graduates and examine relevant textbooks).
50	VI. Decision and Plan for Utilization of Research Findings--Link to your utilization model What decision have you made about the utilization of the findings at this point? Rationale for decision? What type of utilization of selected findings do you envision as appropriate? Rationale for decision? Develop a detailed plan for utilization of these selected research findings. This plan must include audience for communication, specific actions for communication of the findings, and a method of evaluation if research was put into practice.
15	VII. Recommendations and Conclusions Recommend additional research needed in this area. State your conclusions.
10	VIII. Abstract Presentation Prepare an abstract of your paper and post in the threaded discussion so that all course students can benefit from your findings. The abstract should be no more than 500 words and should contain the highlights of your project.
20	IX. Format APA style with regard to grammar, paper format, citations, references, etc. See writing guidelines under course documents. 1" margins, 12-point font, double-spaced, maximum 15 pages