NUR 550 Topic 6 Benchmark Assignment, Part B - Literature Review 2

NUR 550 Topic 6 Benchmark - Part B: Literature Review (Two Papers)

In Part A, you described the population and quality initiative related to your PICOT (Population/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time to achieve the outcome) statement. In this assignment, you will formalize your PICOT and research process.

Use the GCU Library to perform a search for peer-reviewed research articles. Find five peer-reviewed primary source translational research articles.

In a paper of 1,250-1,500 words, synthesize the research into a literature review. The literature review should provide an overview for the reader that illustrates the research related to your particular PICOT. Include the following:

Introduction: Describe the clinical issue or problem you are addressing.

Methods: Describe the criteria you used in choosing your articles Synthesize the Literature: Part A: Discuss the main components of each article (subjects, methods, key findings) and provide rationale for how this supports your PICOT; Part B: Compare and contrast the articles:

Discuss limitations, controversies, and similarities/differences of the studies.

Areas of Further Study: Analyze the evidence presented in your articles to identify what is known, unknown, and requires further study.