ASSIGNMENT : Research on the role of the nurse in using telemedicine

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice
RUA: Analyzing Published Research Guidelines
The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice.
(POs 4 and 8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
this assignment.
Total points possible: 200 points
Preparing the assignment

1. Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
2. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group.
3. The paper will include the following:
   a. Clinical Question (30 points/15%)
4. Describe the problem: What is the focus of your group’s work?
5. Significance of problem: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this
   is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations.
6. Purpose of the paper: What will your paper do or describe?
   ***Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of
   this paper is different. You can use your paper 1 for items 1 & 2 above, including any faculty suggestions for
   improvement provided as feedback.
   b. Evidence Matrix Table: Data Summary (Appendix A) – (60 points/30%)
   Categorize items in the Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article.
7. References (recent publication within the last 5 years)
8. Purpose/Hypothesis/Study Question(s)
9. Variables: Independent (I) and Dependent (D)
10. Study Design
11. Sample Size and Selection
12. Data Collection Methods
13. Major Findings (Evidence)
    c. Description of Findings (60 points/30%)
    Describe the data in the Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article.
14. Compare and contrast variables within each study.
15. What are the study design and procedures used in each study; qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method
    study, levels of confidence in each study, etc.?
16. Participant demographics and information.
17. Instruments used, including reliability and validity.
18. How do the research findings provide evidence to support your clinical problem, or what further evidence
    is needed to answer your question?
19. Next steps: Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
    d. Conclusion (20 points/10%)
    Review major findings in a summary paragraph.
20. Evidence to address your clinical problem.
21. Make a connection back to all the included sections.
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22. Wrap up the assignment and give the reader something to think about.
    e. Format (30 points/15%)
23. Correct grammar and spelling
24. Include a title and reference page
25. Use of headings for each section:
    o Problem
    o Synthesis of the Literature
    − Variables
    − Methods
    − Participants
    − Instruments
    − Implications for Future Work
26. Conclusion
27. Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines
28. Include at least two (2) scholarly, current (within 5 years) primary sources other than the textbook
29. 3-4 pages in length, excluding appendices, title and reference pages
    For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the APA Citation and Writing page in the online library.
    Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully
    understand the concepts learned.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication technology by healthcare professionals in the provision of healthcare services to patients at a distance. Although the practice of telemedicine has been there for quite some time, it has experienced a striking revolution in the last decade. The use of electronic communications and software facilitates the provision of clinical services to patients without the need for in-person visits (Canfield & Galvin, 2018). The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the significance of telemedicine in healthcare. Nurses have a critical role in using telemedicine to deliver professional healthcare services to patients and other clients.
Clinical Question
Telehealth services continue to gain dominance as best practices that can guarantee the delivery of best healthcare services without physical contact with the patient. In the US, many healthcare facilities have adopted telehealth to help facilitate…