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Assigment 2
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[Literature Review: Evidence-Based Primary Care Topic](https://agmu.instructure.com/courses/44425/assignments/880671)
**Assignment Description:**
Evidence-based practice is a foundational skill for Nurse Practitioners and advanced practice nurses. The purpose of this assignment is to help students strengthen academic writing, critical thinking, and research appraisal skills by completing a structured
**literature review** on a
**primary care topic** relevant to advanced practice nursing.
In this assignment, students will locate and review
**five (5)** peer-reviewed scholarly articles and develop a well-organized literature review that summarizes current evidence, identifies common themes across studies, and discusses implications for primary care Nurse Practitioner practice.
This is an introductory literature review assignment designed for students who are beginning graduate-level scholarly writing and evidence evaluation.
**Learning Objectives:**
By completing this assignment, students will be able to:
1. Select a primary care topic relevant to advanced practice nursing and Nurse Practitioner practice.
2. Conduct a focused academic literature search using scholarly databases.
3. Select appropriate peer-reviewed research articles related to a clinical topic.
4. Summarize research evidence clearly and accurately.
5. Compare findings across studies and identify trends, themes, or gaps in evidence.
6. Discuss how evidence supports clinical decision-making and patient care in primary care settings.
7. Demonstrate correct APA 7th edition formatting, scholarly tone, and professional writing.
**Assignment Instructions;**
**Step 1: Select a Primary Care Topic**
Choose ONE topic relevant to primary care. Your topic should be specific enough to be supported by published research and appropriate for the Nurse Practitioner role.
**Examples of acceptable topics include (but are not limited to):**
. Hypertension management strategies in adults
. Type 2 diabetes self-management education interventions
. Lifestyle counseling approaches for obesity/overweight
. Smoking cessation interventions in primary care
. Depression/anxiety screening and early intervention
. Medication adherence strategies in chronic illness
. Asthma management and inhaler adherence
. Vaccination hesitancy and patient education strategies
. Chronic pain management approaches in primary care
. Preventive screenings (e.g., colorectal cancer screening adherence)
. Health coaching or motivational interviewing for behavior change
. Nurse-led interventions to improve chronic care outcomes
**Important:** If you are unsure whether your topic is appropriate, choose a topic that is common in primary care and supported by multiple studies.
**Step 2: Locate 5 Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Articles**
You must locate and use
**five (5)** peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles related to your topic.
Required criteria for your articles:
Peer-reviewed scholarly journal sources
Evidence-based research articles (quantitative, qualitative, systematic review, meta-analysis, or integrative review)
Related to primary care patient outcomes, interventions, screening, or management
Published within the last
**5 years** (exceptions may be allowed with instructor approval)
Must support the topic and contribute meaningful evidence
**Not acceptable:**
Blogs, Wikipedia, non-scholarly websites
Editorials/opinion pieces without evidence
Articles not related to primary care or clinical practice
Non-peer-reviewed sources
**Recommended databases:**
.
**CINAHL**
.
**PubMed / Medline**
.
**Cochrane Library**
.
**Google Scholar** (use carefully—confirm peer-reviewed status)
**Paper Length Requirements:**
Your paper must be:
**5–8 pages** of content (the body of the paper)
**Title page is not included** in the 5–8 pages
**Reference page is not included** in the 5–8 pages
**Required Paper Sections (Use Headings)**
Your literature review must include the following required sections and headings:
**1. Title Page (APA 7th edition)**
Include:
. Title of paper
. Your name
. Institution
. Course name and number
. Instructor name
. Due date
**2. Introduction (Approximately 1 page)**
In the introduction, address the following:
. Clearly identify the primary care topic
. Explain why the topic is important in primary care practice
. Provide context (brief background) to introduce the clinical issue
. State the purpose of the paper (literature review of 5 scholarly sources)
. Include a thesis statement or focus statement that previews the goal of the review
**3. Search Strategy (½ page minimum)**
Describe how you located the five articles. Include:
. The databases you used (example: CINAHL, PubMed)
. Keywords and/or search phrases (example: “hypertension AND lifestyle counseling AND primary care”)
. Any filters applied (example: 2018–2025, peer-reviewed, adults, English)
. Inclusion criteria (example: primary care settings, adult patients, intervention studies)
. Exclusion criteria (example: pediatric-only studies, hospital-only studies, non-research articles)
**This section demonstrates that your review was systematic and intentional.**
4
**. Literature Review: Summary and Synthesis of Evidence (Approximately 3–5 pages)**
This is the main section of your paper.
You will summarize and synthesize the evidence from your five articles by doing the following:
A. Summarize each study (briefly, but clearly):
For each article, include:
. Purpose of the study
. Population/sample (who was studied)
. Setting (primary care, community clinic, outpatient, etc.)
. Design/methods (qualitative, RCT, cohort study, systematic review, etc.)
. Key findings/results
. Any relevant limitations noted by the authors
B. Synthesize across the five studies:
Instead of listing the five studies separately with no connection, your review should show patterns by organizing your discussion into themes such as:
. Common interventions that improved outcomes
. Barriers and facilitators to success
. Patient education approaches
. Adherence and behavior change strategies
. Health equity considerations (if applicable)
. Gaps in research or inconsistent findings
**Goal:** demonstrate that you can compare evidence and create meaning from multiple research sources.
**5. Discussion: Implications for Nurse Practitioner Practice (Approximately 1–2 pages)**
In this section, connect the evidence to clinical decision-making as an NP/APRN.
Include:
. How the evidence supports or improves primary care practice
. Recommendations for patient education and counseling
. Practice changes that could improve outcomes (screening, follow-up, care coordination, etc.)
. Clinical considerations: age, comorbidities, cultural factors, access to care
. Any relevant guidelines or best practice implications (only if supported by your selected research)
. Identify at least one realistic way the NP can apply the evidence in a clinical setting
**6. Conclusion (½–1 page)**
Provide a strong closing paragraph(s) that:
. Summarizes what the current evidence shows overall
. Reinforces why this topic matters in primary care
. Notes one key gap in evidence or an area for future research
. Ends with a clear takeaway statement for NP practice
**7. References Page (APA 7th edition)**
. Include all five required articles
. Format in correct APA 7th edition style
. Ensure every in-text citation appears in the reference list
**Writing and Formatting Requirements**
. APA 7th edition (citations, headings, reference format)
. 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Calibri
. Double-spaced
. 1-inch margins
. Page numbers included
. Scholarly tone (professional, formal writing)
. Use paragraph structure and transitions to organize ideas
. Avoid excessive direct quoting—paraphrase evidence with citations
**Submission Instructions:**
Submit your paper in Canvas as:
Word document (.docx) or PDF
Rubric
**Literature Review (5 Articles) – Total 100 Points**
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| Literature Review (5 Articles) – Total 100 Points |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic, Purpose & Organization (20 points) | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellent** Topic is clearly defined, relevant to primary care NP practice, and appropriately focused. Purpose statement is strong. Paper is logically organized with required headings and smooth transitions.<br> <br>**17 to >14.0 ptsProficient** Topic is relevant and mostly clear. Purpose is stated. Organization is good with minor issues in flow or structure.<br> <br>**14 to >11.0 ptsDeveloping** Topic is too broad or somewhat unclear. Purpose is vague. Organization is inconsistent or headings are incomplete.<br> <br>**11 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Topic is unclear or not appropriate for primary care. Purpose is missing. Paper lacks structure and organization | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSearch Strategy & Quality of Evidence (20 points) | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellent** Clearly describes databases, keywords, and filters. All 5 articles meet criteria (peer-reviewed, scholarly, evidence-based, current). Sources are highly relevant to the topic.<br> <br>**17 to >14.0 ptsProficient** Search strategy is described with minor missing details. Most sources meet criteria and support the topic.<br> <br>**14 to >11.0 ptsDeveloping** Search strategy is minimal or unclear. Some articles may not fully meet criteria or have limited relevance.<br> <br>**11 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Search strategy is missing. Sources are not appropriate (non-scholarly or not evidence-based) and/or fewer than 5 acceptable articles. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary & Synthesis of the 5 Articles (30 points) | **30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent** Accurately summarizes all studies (design, sample, findings). Evidence is synthesized across articles with clear themes/patterns. Shows strong critical thinking (comparisons, gaps, consistencies).<br> <br>**26 to >22.0 ptsProficient** Summaries are accurate with minor omissions. Some synthesis is present but may lean toward article-by-article description.<br> <br>**22 to >17.0 ptsDeveloping** Summaries are incomplete or inconsistent. Limited synthesis; mostly separate summaries with weak connections.<br> <br>**17 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Major inaccuracies or missing summaries. Little to no synthesis or understanding of evidence. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplications for Nurse Practitioner Practice (20 points) | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellent** Clearly connects evidence to NP clinical decision-making in primary care. Includes strong practice implications (patient education, interventions, screening, follow-up) and realistic recommendations.<br> <br>**17 to >14.0 ptsProeficiency** Discusses practice implications with some connection to NP role; recommendations are present but may be general.<br> <br>**14 to >11.0 ptsDeveloping** Implications are limited or unclear; weak connection to NP practice and primary care application.<br> <br>**11 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Minimal or missing discussion of implications for NP practice. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA 7 Format, Writing Quality & Mechanics (10 points) | **10 ptsExcellent** Correct APA 7 format (title page, citations, references). Writing is clear, scholarly, and professional. Minimal grammar/spelling errors.<br> <br>**8 ptsProficient** Minor APA or writing errors that do not affect understanding.<br> <br>**6 ptsDeveloping** Multiple APA errors and/or writing issues that reduce clarity.<br> <br>**4 ptsNeeds improvement** Significant APA problems and frequent writing errors; lacks scholarly tone. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 100
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Assigment 2
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2.
[Literature Review: Evidence-Based Primary Care Topic](https://agmu.instructure.com/courses/44425/assignments/880671)
**Assignment Description:**
Evidence-based practice is a foundational skill for Nurse Practitioners and advanced practice nurses. The purpose of this assignment is to help students strengthen academic writing, critical thinking, and research appraisal skills by completing a structured
**literature review** on a
**primary care topic** relevant to advanced practice nursing.
In this assignment, students will locate and review
**five (5)** peer-reviewed scholarly articles and develop a well-organized literature review that summarizes current evidence, identifies common themes across studies, and discusses implications for primary care Nurse Practitioner practice.
This is an introductory literature review assignment designed for students who are beginning graduate-level scholarly writing and evidence evaluation.
**Learning Objectives:**
By completing this assignment, students will be able to:
1. Select a primary care topic relevant to advanced practice nursing and Nurse Practitioner practice.
2. Conduct a focused academic literature search using scholarly databases.
3. Select appropriate peer-reviewed research articles related to a clinical topic.
4. Summarize research evidence clearly and accurately.
5. Compare findings across studies and identify trends, themes, or gaps in evidence.
6. Discuss how evidence supports clinical decision-making and patient care in primary care settings.
7. Demonstrate correct APA 7th edition formatting, scholarly tone, and professional writing.
**Assignment Instructions;**
**Step 1: Select a Primary Care Topic**
Choose ONE topic relevant to primary care. Your topic should be specific enough to be supported by published research and appropriate for the Nurse Practitioner role.
**Examples of acceptable topics include (but are not limited to):**
. Hypertension management strategies in adults
. Type 2 diabetes self-management education interventions
. Lifestyle counseling approaches for obesity/overweight
. Smoking cessation interventions in primary care
. Depression/anxiety screening and early intervention
. Medication adherence strategies in chronic illness
. Asthma management and inhaler adherence
. Vaccination hesitancy and patient education strategies
. Chronic pain management approaches in primary care
. Preventive screenings (e.g., colorectal cancer screening adherence)
. Health coaching or motivational interviewing for behavior change
. Nurse-led interventions to improve chronic care outcomes
**Important:** If you are unsure whether your topic is appropriate, choose a topic that is common in primary care and supported by multiple studies.
**Step 2: Locate 5 Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Articles**
You must locate and use
**five (5)** peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles related to your topic.
Required criteria for your articles:
Peer-reviewed scholarly journal sources
Evidence-based research articles (quantitative, qualitative, systematic review, meta-analysis, or integrative review)
Related to primary care patient outcomes, interventions, screening, or management
Published within the last
**5 years** (exceptions may be allowed with instructor approval)
Must support the topic and contribute meaningful evidence
**Not acceptable:**
Blogs, Wikipedia, non-scholarly websites
Editorials/opinion pieces without evidence
Articles not related to primary care or clinical practice
Non-peer-reviewed sources
**Recommended databases:**
.
**CINAHL**
.
**PubMed / Medline**
.
**Cochrane Library**
.
**Google Scholar** (use carefully—confirm peer-reviewed status)
**Paper Length Requirements:**
Your paper must be:
**5–8 pages** of content (the body of the paper)
**Title page is not included** in the 5–8 pages
**Reference page is not included** in the 5–8 pages
**Required Paper Sections (Use Headings)**
Your literature review must include the following required sections and headings:
**1. Title Page (APA 7th edition)**
Include:
. Title of paper
. Your name
. Institution
. Course name and number
. Instructor name
. Due date
**2. Introduction (Approximately 1 page)**
In the introduction, address the following:
. Clearly identify the primary care topic
. Explain why the topic is important in primary care practice
. Provide context (brief background) to introduce the clinical issue
. State the purpose of the paper (literature review of 5 scholarly sources)
. Include a thesis statement or focus statement that previews the goal of the review
**3. Search Strategy (½ page minimum)**
Describe how you located the five articles. Include:
. The databases you used (example: CINAHL, PubMed)
. Keywords and/or search phrases (example: “hypertension AND lifestyle counseling AND primary care”)
. Any filters applied (example: 2018–2025, peer-reviewed, adults, English)
. Inclusion criteria (example: primary care settings, adult patients, intervention studies)
. Exclusion criteria (example: pediatric-only studies, hospital-only studies, non-research articles)
**This section demonstrates that your review was systematic and intentional.**
4
**. Literature Review: Summary and Synthesis of Evidence (Approximately 3–5 pages)**
This is the main section of your paper.
You will summarize and synthesize the evidence from your five articles by doing the following:
A. Summarize each study (briefly, but clearly):
For each article, include:
. Purpose of the study
. Population/sample (who was studied)
. Setting (primary care, community clinic, outpatient, etc.)
. Design/methods (qualitative, RCT, cohort study, systematic review, etc.)
. Key findings/results
. Any relevant limitations noted by the authors
B. Synthesize across the five studies:
Instead of listing the five studies separately with no connection, your review should show patterns by organizing your discussion into themes such as:
. Common interventions that improved outcomes
. Barriers and facilitators to success
. Patient education approaches
. Adherence and behavior change strategies
. Health equity considerations (if applicable)
. Gaps in research or inconsistent findings
**Goal:** demonstrate that you can compare evidence and create meaning from multiple research sources.
**5. Discussion: Implications for Nurse Practitioner Practice (Approximately 1–2 pages)**
In this section, connect the evidence to clinical decision-making as an NP/APRN.
Include:
. How the evidence supports or improves primary care practice
. Recommendations for patient education and counseling
. Practice changes that could improve outcomes (screening, follow-up, care coordination, etc.)
. Clinical considerations: age, comorbidities, cultural factors, access to care
. Any relevant guidelines or best practice implications (only if supported by your selected research)
. Identify at least one realistic way the NP can apply the evidence in a clinical setting
**6. Conclusion (½–1 page)**
Provide a strong closing paragraph(s) that:
. Summarizes what the current evidence shows overall
. Reinforces why this topic matters in primary care
. Notes one key gap in evidence or an area for future research
. Ends with a clear takeaway statement for NP practice
**7. References Page (APA 7th edition)**
. Include all five required articles
. Format in correct APA 7th edition style
. Ensure every in-text citation appears in the reference list
**Writing and Formatting Requirements**
. APA 7th edition (citations, headings, reference format)
. 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Calibri
. Double-spaced
. 1-inch margins
. Page numbers included
. Scholarly tone (professional, formal writing)
. Use paragraph structure and transitions to organize ideas
. Avoid excessive direct quoting—paraphrase evidence with citations
**Submission Instructions:**
Submit your paper in Canvas as:
Word document (.docx) or PDF
Rubric
**Literature Review (5 Articles) – Total 100 Points**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| Literature Review (5 Articles) – Total 100 Points |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic, Purpose & Organization (20 points) | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellent** Topic is clearly defined, relevant to primary care NP practice, and appropriately focused. Purpose statement is strong. Paper is logically organized with required headings and smooth transitions.<br> <br>**17 to >14.0 ptsProficient** Topic is relevant and mostly clear. Purpose is stated. Organization is good with minor issues in flow or structure.<br> <br>**14 to >11.0 ptsDeveloping** Topic is too broad or somewhat unclear. Purpose is vague. Organization is inconsistent or headings are incomplete.<br> <br>**11 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Topic is unclear or not appropriate for primary care. Purpose is missing. Paper lacks structure and organization | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSearch Strategy & Quality of Evidence (20 points) | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellent** Clearly describes databases, keywords, and filters. All 5 articles meet criteria (peer-reviewed, scholarly, evidence-based, current). Sources are highly relevant to the topic.<br> <br>**17 to >14.0 ptsProficient** Search strategy is described with minor missing details. Most sources meet criteria and support the topic.<br> <br>**14 to >11.0 ptsDeveloping** Search strategy is minimal or unclear. Some articles may not fully meet criteria or have limited relevance.<br> <br>**11 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Search strategy is missing. Sources are not appropriate (non-scholarly or not evidence-based) and/or fewer than 5 acceptable articles. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary & Synthesis of the 5 Articles (30 points) | **30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent** Accurately summarizes all studies (design, sample, findings). Evidence is synthesized across articles with clear themes/patterns. Shows strong critical thinking (comparisons, gaps, consistencies).<br> <br>**26 to >22.0 ptsProficient** Summaries are accurate with minor omissions. Some synthesis is present but may lean toward article-by-article description.<br> <br>**22 to >17.0 ptsDeveloping** Summaries are incomplete or inconsistent. Limited synthesis; mostly separate summaries with weak connections.<br> <br>**17 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Major inaccuracies or missing summaries. Little to no synthesis or understanding of evidence. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplications for Nurse Practitioner Practice (20 points) | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellent** Clearly connects evidence to NP clinical decision-making in primary care. Includes strong practice implications (patient education, interventions, screening, follow-up) and realistic recommendations.<br> <br>**17 to >14.0 ptsProeficiency** Discusses practice implications with some connection to NP role; recommendations are present but may be general.<br> <br>**14 to >11.0 ptsDeveloping** Implications are limited or unclear; weak connection to NP practice and primary care application.<br> <br>**11 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement** Minimal or missing discussion of implications for NP practice. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA 7 Format, Writing Quality & Mechanics (10 points) | **10 ptsExcellent** Correct APA 7 format (title page, citations, references). Writing is clear, scholarly, and professional. Minimal grammar/spelling errors.<br> <br>**8 ptsProficient** Minor APA or writing errors that do not affect understanding.<br> <br>**6 ptsDeveloping** Multiple APA errors and/or writing issues that reduce clarity.<br> <br>**4 ptsNeeds improvement** Significant APA problems and frequent writing errors; lacks scholarly tone. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 100
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