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Assignment: Nursing Evidence based Practice- Synthesis Table
Using the information extracted in evidence table, you will synthesize the information by determining the quantity of evidence based on the Level you've assigned, evaluate consistency across findings, and assess applicability to your population and feasibility to the organization. Finally, you will appraise the strength of the overall evidence to guide a practice recommendation.
Instructions:
A. Complete column 2 titled "# of Sources" by entering the number of articles for that Level of Evidence.
B. Complete column 3 titled "Consistency" by evaluating how consistent the findings were for all articles at that Level of Evidence. Did they all come to the same or similar conclusions/recommendations?
C. Complete column 4 titled "Findings" by reviewing the findings for all articles at that Level of Evidence.
Include only statements that directly answer the PICO question.
Summarize and synthesize findings within each level of evidence. This may require you to make a judgement on conflicting evidence from each study within the level.
D. For the row titled "Fit/Applicability," enter a narrative explanation on how the practice change is applicable to (or "fits") your population and the needs of the agency. Consider the following:
1. Is the evidence relevant to the population in your PICO question?
2. Are resources and support available to implement the intervention? Consider the amount of time for training, length of training, supplies, and other resources that would need to be used. This should be based on critical thinking about the resources and limits of current healthcare agencies.
E. For the row titled "Recommendation," synthesize the Level of Evidence + the Consistency of Findings + Applicability to recommend (or not recommend) a practice change. Include a narrative explanation on why you have chosen that option. Use the following as a guide:
I. Option I: strong evidence, consistent results, high applicability: Solid indication for a practice change is indicated.
II. Option II: good evidence, consistent results, moderate to high applicability: Consider pilot of change or further investigation.
III. Option III: Good but conflicting evidence, moderate to low applicability: No indication for practice change; consider further investigation for new evidence or develop a research study.
IV. Option IV: Little or no evidence, no applicability: No indication for practice change; consider further investigation for new evidence, develop a research study, or discontinue project.