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Further to our discussion, I have extracted the assignment question which you will see below. I have already started the assignment on introduction, literature search, a rationale which still need fine-tuning.
 I can furnish you with access to my portal if you need to access databases for journals and ebooks. I have also attached some documents in chronological order which will assist in doing the assignment. The literature shortlist provides the titles of the articles which need to be appraised, analysed and critiqued. I have the full articles which I will provide if you decide to take up the work. I have also attached extracts of past students just as a guide of the method and level of writing required.  





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Guidelines for the Implementing Evidence Based Practice summative assignment

 ‘Summative Assessment: 3000 words (+/- 10%) assignment will be on a topic of the student’s own choice or from the list provided; identified from practice experience and of relevance to service users and their families’ care experiences’

The topic must be focus on improving patient safety and/ or patient experience.

Research Question: How effective Is hand hygiene by healthcare stakeholders in reducing Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) in adult wards? 

Examine the evidence supporting a clinical topic (chosen from your clinical experience) and critically appraise the evidence to underpin the evidence based practice, including a discussion of factors that may inhibit the implementation of the evidence base.

The Introduction

Introduce the research question and highlight any lack of evidence in the literature

 

Research question

Rationale for asking this question-why are you asking this? Is there a lack of evidence in the existing literature?

Introduce how you formulated your question

You must use PICO/PEO to clearly define your question.

Aims and objectives of this review

 

Methodology

You need to look at the evidence base for your chosen topic. This will require good literature searching skills and a clear account of the search strategy you used. 6-15 papers are recommended but there may be more or less depending on your question.

Describe search terms used

Inclusion/Exclusion criteria

 

Results of the search strategy

Describe your findings and use a table to depict results and place in appendices

 

Quality Appraisal

Use an appraisal tool (Caldwell Appraisal tool) to appraise the papers you have selected. Put this information in your appendices and refer to it.

Mention bias in terms of research methodology for the papers you have selected

 

Summary and synthesis of the papers

What are the main points of the literature in relation to your research question?

Are there any themes coming through? Is there a reliance on particular areas?

 

Issues of Implementation

For the last quarter of the assignment (roughly) you are encouraged to use a framework such as PARIHS to explore issues of implementation.

 

Conclusion

Complete the essay with a brief conclusion drawing together the key ideas that specifically answered your research question and finally the implication of your findings for practice.

 

Above all make sure you are being critical in a structured and logical way