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

Purpose
The Group Presentation is the final of the three assignments in this course. It builds upon and utilizes information
gathered and reported in the first two assignments. The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: a) to provide a solution
to a clinical problem using the EBP process, and b) to demonstrate presentation skills for a group of peers.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 1: Examine the sources of knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8)
CO 3: Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice.
(POs 4 and 8)
CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 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: 240 points
Preparing the assignment (Online Students Only)

1. Follow these guidelines when completing this online assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have
   questions.
   a. Presentations will give a brief overview of the topic, followed by examples of how the topic influences or assists
   the nursing profession.
   b. Each student will contribute two to three slides for the group presentation.
   c. The final presentation will consist of 10–12 PowerPoint slides and may include handouts, if applicable.
   Preparing the assignment (Campus Students Only)
2. Follow these guidelines when completing this on-campus assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have
   questions.
   a. Each group will have 15 minutes to present on their topic.
   b. Presentations will give a brief overview of the topic, followed by examples of how the topic influences or assists
   the nursing profession.
   c. Each student will have an opportunity to present (speak).
   d. Each student will contribute two to three slides for the group presentation.
   e. Students will be prepared to have 10–12 PowerPoint slides and may include handouts, if applicable.
3. Include the following sections:
   a. Content (125 points/52%)
   • Identification of problem and impact on nursing practice.
   • Clearly describe the research process, including what went well, barriers encountered, and what is still
   needed.
   • Correlates research findings to identified clinical issue.
   • Summarizes validity of qualitative and quantitative evidence.
   • Findings are clearly identified.
   • Recommends practice change with measurable outcomes and addresses feasibility issues.
   • Suggestions for implementation.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

There are notable approaches that can be used to ensure telemedicine is fully adopted by nurses working in different healthcare settings. The first strategy is to have a cross-functional team and ensure that nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Telemedicine programs might work better when nurses are part of a team of service providers that already understand how the different aspects of telemedicine work to guarantee quality care. The second strategy is to ensure that the nurses are familiar with the different tools used in telemedicine. Such competency can be implemented through training programs that help to equip the nurses with necessary skills that help them respond to new technological innovations (Houser, 2018). When the nurses are properly skilled, there is a guarantee that they will also educate their patients on the importance of adopting different types of technology towards delivery of quality care. The other…