Topic
Outcomes associated with nutritional status.
Question
What associations exist between nutritional status and health outcomes?
Read the study article (Nutritional support for liver disease) and additional research article ( Nutritional Needs and Support for Children with Chronic Liver Disease) to answer the above question, according to the topic chosen, in a 2-3-page (not including title and reference pages). Summary (use the two articles to answer the question to support your statement).
The Summary must include the following headings
1. Introduction and Key Points
Defines the Topic and Question
Importance of the topic
Why did you pick the topic and why should we as nurses’ care about this topic?
States why it is a problem
2. Article Search (for the additional article)
Current and credible resource
Database search-terms and methods (key terms used; how you found the article)
Number of articles located (how you narrowed the search, how you ultimately selected the article that you selected).
3. Article Findings (for the two articles)
How it addresses the topic
Type of Research conducted (quantitative or qualitative)
Findings of research (who was studied, how they were studied, who the population was, what tools were used for the study, what were the important findings / results)
4. Evidence for Practice
Summary of evidence
How it will improve nursing practice of the bedside
How will this evidence decrease a gap in practice?
Any concerns or weaknesses located in the evidence
5. Sharing of Evidence
Who would you share the information with?
How would you share this information (e.g. through PowerPoint, brochures, community meetings, etc.)?
What resources would you need to accomplish this sharing of evidence (e.g. a community space for a community meeting, a projector for a PowerPoint presentation, etc.)?
Why would it be important to share this evidence with the nursing profession?
6. Conclusion
Summarizes the theme of the paper.
Information presented in logical sequence.
All key points addressed
Note: Conclusion shows depth of understanding.
Writing Requirements
3 full pages (not less, not more please).
APA style used properly for in- text citations, references, and quotation.
All references are cited, and all citations have references (the references are the two articles used)
