NU 631 Week 11 Assignment 1: Which Tools Shall You Use?
NU 631 Week 11 Assignment 1: Which Tools Shall You Use?
Instruments/ Tools
Implement strategies for pressure ulcer prevention, tools, or instruments of how to put these strategies into actions must be established first. Questionnaire and the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool (PUKAT) were used to collect and assess data in this study.
To appropriately collect the participant data, a questionnaire will be used. These questionnaires were very descriptive and included all the demographic information such as age, level of education, nursing experience if applicable, all of which was needed to determine whether the participants qualified for the study. The questionnaire will be accessed via internet or hard copy for those that cannot access the internet. This tool was adapted by (Dlungwane and Malinga,2020) who were studying the knowledge, attitude and practices of the nurses in pressure ulcer prevention. For the questionnaire’s reliability, a Cronbach’s coefficient alpha was used to measure consistency, complementarity, and correlation coefficient. The questionnaire data was entered in an Excel spreadsheet, validated by an independent person, and imported to the Social Sciences (SPSS) IBM Version 23. Through a pilot study the validity of the Cronbach’s alpha results were confirmed.
The PUKAT is an assessment tool with 26- items which help identify and prevent injuries/ulcers. This tool consists of areas such as risk assessment, nutrition, classification, development, and preventative measures (Khong et al, 2020). Before Khong (2020) used this tool, it was used in other studies by Demarre (2012), Beeckman (2011) and Simonetti (2015) as cited by Khong (2020). This instrument achieved an overall Cronbach’s α of 0.77, and the items’ Cronbach’s α ranged between 0.40 and 0.87. The lowest internal consistency was found for the concept of “risk assessment” (Cronbach’s α = 0.40). The instrument is stable with an overall intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.88 (95% CI 0.79, 0.93, P < .001), (Khong, 2020). The PUKAT tool has very limited information of being used, apart from the Khong (2020) study, therefore there was nothing to compare it too.
References
Khong, B. P., Goh, B. C., Phang, L. Y., & David, T. (2020). Operating room nurses’ self‐reported knowledge and attitude on perioperative pressure injury. International Wound Journal, 17(2), 455–465. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13295
Malinga, S., & Dlungwane, T. (2020). Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices regarding Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Umgungundlovu District, South Africa. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 22(2). https://doi.org/10.25159/2520-5293/7691
Week 11 Assignment 1: Which Tools Shall You Use?
Value: 100 points
Due: Day 7
Grading category: Assignments
Overview
As part of continuing your work on your evidence-based project proposal, identify between two and five peer-reviewed tools that have been validated and found reliable to measure change for your EBP proposal. These tools can include surveys or questionnaires that have been used in the literature to evaluate similar evidence-based practice projects. Many tools may be available to you depending on your topic. This assignment involves you searching the databases to learn about how your topic has been evaluated in the past.
Assignment Instructions
After you identify between two and five peer-reviewed tools, in a Word document, describe in 300 to 500 words why you have selected them and how you plan to use them in your proposal. Include the validity and reliability of the tools (which is found in journal articles). Submit the names of the tools along with your 300- to 500-word justification and ensure that you use APA format.
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Important information for writing discussion questions and participation
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Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.
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Important information on Writing a Discussion Question
- Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
- There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
- Include in-text citations in your response
- Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
- Follow APA-7th edition
- Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor
- A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
- Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
- Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
- Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
- Follow APA 7th edition
- Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
- Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
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Writing Assignment Rubric
Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on the rubric.
| Criteria | Exemplary Exceeds Expectations |
Advanced Meets Expectations |
Intermediate Needs Improvement |
Novice Inadequate |
Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content of Paper | The writer demonstrates a well-articulated understanding of the subject matter in a clear, complex, and informative manner. The paper content and theories are well developed and linked to the paper requirements and practical experience. The paper includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper.
Follows the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. Uses scholarly resources that were not provided in the course materials. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points |
The writer demonstrates an understanding of the subject matter, and components of the paper are accurately represented with explanations and application of knowledge to include evidence-based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role. Course materials and scholarly resources support required concepts. The paper includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper.
Follows the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. All instruction requirements noted. 26 points |
The writer demonstrates a moderate understanding of the subject matter as evidenced by components of the paper being summarized with minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role-development. Course content is present but missing depth and or development.
Does not follow the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. Only uses scholarly resources that were provided in the course materials. Most instruction requirements are noted. 23 points |
Absent application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Use of course content is superficial.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Content of paper is inaccurately portrayed or missing. Does not follow the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. Does not use scholarly resources. Missing some instruction requirements. 20 points |
30 |
| Analysis and Synthesis of Paper Content and Meaning | Through critical analysis, the submitted paper provides an accurate, clear, concise, and complete presentation of the required content.
Information from scholarly resources is synthesized, providing new information or insight related to the context of the assignment by providing both supportive and alternative information or viewpoints. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points |
Paper is complete, providing evidence of further synthesis of course content via scholarly resources.
Information is synthesized to help fulfill paper requirements. The content supports at least one viewpoint. All instruction requirements noted. 26 points |
Paper lacks clarification or new information. Scholarly reference supports the content without adding any new information or insight. The paper’s content may be confusing or unclear, and the summary may be incomplete.
Most instruction requirements are noted. 23 points |
Submission is primarily a summation of the assignment without further synthesis of course content or analysis of the scenario.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Missing some instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 20 points |
30 |
| Application of Knowledge | The summary of the paper provides information validated via scholarly resources that offer a multidisciplinary approach.
The student’s application in practice is accurate and plausible, and additional scholarly resource(s) supporting the application is provided. All questions posed within the assignment are answered in a well-developed manner with citations for validation. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points |
A summary of the paper’s content, findings, and knowledge gained from the assignment is presented.
Student indicates how the information will be used within their professional practice. All instruction requirements noted. 26 points |
Objective criteria are not clearly used, allowing for a more superficial application of content between the assignment and the broader course content.
Student’s indication of how they will apply this new knowledge to their clinical practice is vague. Most instruction requirements are noted. 23 points |
The application of knowledge is significantly lacking.
Student’s indication of how they will apply this new knowledge to their clinical practice is not practical or feasible. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Application of knowledge is incorrect and/or student fails to explain how the information will be used within their personal practice. Missing several instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 20 points |
30 |
| Organization | Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise with a logical flow of ideas.
5 points |
Organized content with an informative purpose statement and supportive content and summary statement. Argument content is developed with minimal issues in content flow.
4 points |
Poor organization, and flow of ideas distract from content. Narrative is difficult to follow and frequently causes reader to reread work.
Purpose statement is noted. 3 points |
Illogical flow of ideas. Missing significant content. Prose rambles. Purpose statement is unclear or missing.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. No purpose statement. Submits assignment late. 2 points |
5 |
| APA, Grammar, and Spelling | Correct APA formatting with no errors.
The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately). Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions. There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 5 points |
Correct and consistent APA formatting of references and cites all references used. No more than two unique APA errors.
The writer demonstrates correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence structure and word usage promotes readability. There are minimal to no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 4 points |
Three to four unique APA formatting errors.
The writer occasionally uses awkward sentence construction or overuses/inappropriately uses complex sentence structure. Problems with word usage (evidence of incorrect use of thesaurus) and punctuation persist, often causing some difficulties with grammar. Some words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are overused. Multiple grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors. 3 points |
Five or more unique formatting errors or no attempt to format in APA.
The writer demonstrates limited understanding of formal written language use; writing is colloquial (conforms to spoken language). The writer struggles with limited vocabulary and has difficulty conveying meaning such that only the broadest, most general messages are presented. Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling errors are numerous. Submits assignment late. 2 points |
5 |
| Total Points | 100 | ||||
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