Description

Select and review five research articles related to the practice issue and proposed intervention of your PICOT question. These articles may include quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods studies (original research); systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or meta-syntheses (synthesis); or clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). Complete one table for each selected article.

1. Use the Literature Summary TemplateLinks to an external site. to complete the assignment.

• • Use of the template is required. A 10% deduction will be applied if the template is not used. See the rubric.

2. Follow APA grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scholarly writing.
3. Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy.

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric).

1. State the PICOT question, including

• • Population
  • Intervention
  • Comparison
  • Outcome
  • Timeframe
  • Use standard PICOT sentence format

2. For each article, select the correct table and complete with the information appropriate for the type of article selected, including

• • Full APA reference
  • Purpose
  • Methods/search strategy/systematic review of literature
  • Sample and participants/discussion of inclusion criteria/stakeholders and peer review
  • Findings
  • Limitations/strength of recommendations
  • Relevance to the identified practice issue or proposed intervention

3. Ensure each article meets the following

• • Article is published in a peer-reviewed, provider-focused journal or is a current clinical practice guideline
  • Publication date is current within five years.