Essentials of Nursing Research Assignment
Topic: Ethics and Evidence-Based Research
Write a 1500 – 2000 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each part below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in the correct APA format do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
- Part 1: Describe why ethical safeguards designed for clinical research may not be feasible or appropriate for evidence-based practice or evidence-based practice implementation projects.
- Part 2: Review the sectioned headed, Ethics Exemplars in Chapter 24 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2022). Discuss three main ethical controversies related to implementing Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) Initiatives. Describe how these controversies relate to the four core ethical principles.
- Part 3: Identify which ethical principles may be in conflict with the concept of “patients having an ethical responsibility in improving healthcare.” Discuss how these conflicts may be resolved.
Instructions & SpecificationsSubmissionsRubric
Start by reading and following these instructions:
- Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
- Review the assignment rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
- Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
- Length: 1500 – 2000 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
- Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
- References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.
- Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
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Textbook:
Melnyk, B. M. & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2022). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. ISBN: 978197518575. Read chapter 24.
