WGU 738.2.1 Foundations of inquiry–The learner differentiates between
quality i
WGU 738.2.1 Foundations of inquiry–The learner differentiates between quality
improvement processes, evidence-based practice, and research738.2.2: Literature Review
and Analysis the learner demonstrates an understanding of the process and outcomes of
conducting a literature review.738.2.3: Ethics and Research– The learner demonstrates an
understanding of the ethics of nursing research particularly human subjects’ protections,
informed consent, and alignment with patient and family values and preferences.738.2.4
Patient Outcomes — The learner discriminates between evidence-based standards of
practice and conventional practices to improve patient outcomes.738.2.5: Data Collection,
Analysis, and DocumentationThe learner describes the process of data collection, analysis,
and implementation of evidence that can improve clinical practice from an interprofessional
perspective.B. Discuss the impact of a clinical practice problem on the patient or patients
and the organization it affects.1. identify each of the following PICO components of the
clinical practice problem.P: patient, population, or problemI: interventionC: ComparisonO:
outcome2. Develop and evidence-based practice (EBP) question based on the clinical
practice problem discussed in part B and the PICO components identified in part B1C.
Select a research-based article that answers you EBP question from part B2 to conduct an
evidence apprasial.Note: The article you select should not be more than 5 years old1.
Discuss the background or introduction (i.e., the purpose) of the research-based article.2.
Describe the research methodology used in the research-based article.3. Identify the level
of evidence for the research-based article using the John Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based
Practice (JHNEBP) model.