Assignment 3: Translate the Evidence into Practice (25 points)
The next steps in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process includes implementing and translating the intervention chosen in the PICOT question (Week 1) into the clinical setting. Pilot projects are often used before implementing a change into an entire organization. Discuss the following questions related to implementing the chosen PICOT intervention as if a pilot test project were being facilitated by the masters prepared nurse:
PICOT Question:
In older people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), how efficient are mental stimulation and memory training compared to Aducanumab in managing agitation and restlessness throughout 10 years after initial diagnosis?
Assignment Criteria:
Assignment 3: Translate the Evidence into Practice (25 points)
Assignment Criteria | 10 points | 9 points | 7 points | 0 points |
All topics/criteria addressed and all questions fully answered. | All topics/criteria addressed and most questions fully answered. | All topics/criteria addressed and most questions partially answered. | One or more topics/criteria not addressed or completely answered. | |
Quality/Accuracy of Information | 9 points | 8 points | 4 points | 0 points |
Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. | Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It provides supporting details and/or examples. | Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. A few details and/or examples are given. | Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic/criteria. | |
Organization | 4 points | 2 points | .50 points | 0 points |
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. | Information organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. | There is an attempt at organization but errors exist. No levels of heading. | The information or overall structure appears disorganized. | |
Sources | 2 points | 1 point | 0.5 points | 0 points |
All references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe, or a classic/ historical source. | The majority of references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe or a classic/historical source. | Some references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years. | Majority of references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years. | |
Earned Points | ||||
Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar. | ||||
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