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Purpose
NR449 Evidence-Based Practice
Skills Module: Nutrition
To encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and
collaboration through the use of evidence-based practice
studies.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet
the following course outcomes. CO 1: Examine the sources of
knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO
7)
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the
content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) CO 3:
Identify ethical issues common to research involving human
subjects. (PO 6)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and
clinical significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4
and 8)
CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based

practice. (POs 7 and 8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this
assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this
assignment.
Total points possible: 100 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment.
Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1. Computer with internet access.
2. Recommend using Firefox browser and clearing your cookies
and cache if you are accessing ATI on laptop or desktop
computer.
3. Log into ATI, “My ATI”, and select the “Apply” tab. Click
on Skills Module 3.0 and title “
Nutrition.” Click on
the “Begin Lesson” tab. Open the “Evidence-Based Research”
tab on the left side.
4. There is one (1) study under the Evidence-Based Practice tab.
You may review the entire module, but this is not a priority for
this assignment. Other main topics and accompanying studies
are listed in the table below.
5.
Choose one of the main topics from the table and then
choose one (1) article for review under that main topic.
Read the article chosen from the table below and answer one (1)
of the topic questions listed.
a. What methods can be used to assess nutritional status?
b. What methods can be used to identify those at risk for
malnutrition?
c. What specific health conditions increase the risk of
malnutrition?

d. What associations exist between nutritional status and
health outcomes?
e. What type of interventions improve adherence to
recommendations on nutritional intake?
Create a 2-3 page scholarly paper which supports the topic
question you selected. Search for a current research article (less
than 5 years) to support the topic question selected. The 2-3
page limit does not include title and reference pages.
Main Topic: Person-centered feeding care.
Article for review:
· Bell, C., Lopez, R., Mahendra, N., Tamai, A., Davis, J.,
Amella, E., & Masaki, K. (2016). Person-centered feeding care:
A protocol to re-introduce oral feeding for nursing home
patients with tube feeding
. Journal of Nutrition & Health Aging, 20(6),
621-627. https://doi:10.1007/s12603-016-0699-9.
Main Topic: Evaluating nutritional status.
Articles for review:
· Vereecken, C., Covents, M., Maes, L., & Moyson, T. (2013).
Formative evaluation of the feedback component of children's
and adolescents' nutrition assessment and advice on the web
(CANAA-W) among parents of school children.
Public Health Nutrition, 16(1), 15-26.
doi:10.1017/S1368980012003448.
· Vyncke, K, Cruz, Fernandez E., Fajó-Pascual, M., Cuenca-
García, M., De Keyzer, W., Gonzalez-Gross. M., Moreno, L.,
Beghin, L., Breidenassel, C., Kersting, M., Albers, U.,
Diethelm, K., Mouratidou, T., Grammatikaki, E., Vriedt, T.,
Marcos, A., Bammann, K., Bornhortst, C., Leclercq, C., Manios,

Y….Huybrechts, I. (2013). Validation of the diet quality index
for adolescents by comparison with biomarkers, nutrient and
food intakes: the HELENA study.
British Journal of Nutrition, 109(11), 2067-
78. https://doi:10.1017/S000711451200414X.
Main Topic: Identifying those at risk for malnutrition.
· Isenring, E., Banks, M., Ferguson, M., & Bauer, J. (2012).
Beyond malnutrition screening: Appropriate methods to guide
nutrition care for aged care residents
. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics, 112(3), 376-381. https://doi:
10.1016/j.jada.2011.09.038.
· Tsai, A., Chang, T., Wang, Y., & Liao, C. (2010). Population-
specific short-form mini nutritional assessment with body mass
index or calf circumference can predict risk of malnutrition in
community-living or institutionalized elderly people in taiwan.
Journal American Dietetic Association,
110(9), 1328-1334. https://doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2010.06.003.
PMID: 20800124.
· Platek, M. E., Popp, J. V., Possinger, C. S., Denysschen, C.
A., Horvath, P., & Brown, J. K. (2011). Comparison of the
prevalence of malnutrition diagnosis in head and neck,
gastrointestinal, and lung cancer patients by 3 classification
methods.
Cancer Nursing, 34(5), 410–416.
https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0b013e318206b013.
Main Topic: Malnutrition associated with specific health
conditions.

· Paul, B., Singh, T., Paul, G., Jain, D., Singh, G., Kaushal, S.,
& Chhina, R. (2019). Prevalence of malnutrition in Parkinson's
disease and correlation with gastrointestinal symptoms. Annals
of Indian Academy of Neurology, 22(4), 447-452. https://doi:
10.4103/aian.AIAN_349_18
· Rios, T. C., de Oliveira, L. P., da Costa, M. L., da Silva
Baqueiro Boulhosa, R. S., Roriz, A. K., Ramos, L. B., & Bueno,
A. A. (2021). A poorer nutritional status impacts quality of life
in a sample population of elderly cancer patients. Health and
Quality of Life Outcomes, 19(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-021-01735-7
· Jackson, A. A. (2018). Identifying children at risk of
malnutrition. Nutrition Journal, 17(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-018-0392-4
Main Topic: Outcomes associated with nutritional status.
· Ruiz, A. J., Buitrago, G., Rodríguez, N., Gómez, G., Sulo, S.,
Gómez, C., Partridge, J., Misas, J., Dennis, R., Alba, M. J.,
Chaves-Santiago, W., & Araque, C. (2019). Clinical and
economic outcomes associated with malnutrition in hospitalized
patients.
Clinical Nutrition,
38(3), 1310–1316. https://doi:
10.1016/j.clnu.2018.05.016
· Harbottle L. (2019). The effect of nutrition on older people's
mental health. British Journal of Community Nursing, 24, S12–
S16.
https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.Sup7.S12
· Jung, S. E., Bishop, A. J., Kim, M., Hermann, J., Kim, G., &
Lawrence, J. (2017). Nutritional status of rural older adults is
linked to physical and emotional health.

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition &
Dietetics,
117(6), 851–858.
https://doi:10.1016/j.jand.2017.01.013
Main Topic: Interventions to improve nutritional status.
Article for review:
· Santo, K., Hyun, K., Keizer, L., Thiagalingam, A., Hillis, G.,
Chalmers, J., Redfern, J., & Chow, C. (2018). The effects of a
lifestyle-focused text-messaging intervention on adherence
to dietary guideline recommendations in patients with coronary
heart disease: An analysis of the TEXT ME
study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and
Physical Activity, 15(45).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-018-0677-1
· Lessard, L. M., Wilkins, K., Rose-Malm, J., & Mazzocchi, M.
C. (2020). The health status of the early care and education
workforce in the USA: A scoping review of the evidence and
current practice.
Public Health Reviews (2107-6952),
41(1), 1–17. https://doi:10.1186/s40985-019-
0117-z
· DeHaven, M. J., Gimpel, N. A., Gutierrez, D., Kitzman, C. H.,
& Revens, K. (2020). Designing health care: A community
health science solution for reducing health disparities by
integrating social determinants and the effects of place.
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice,
26(5), 1564–1572.
6. The paper must include the following headings (see rubric for
criteria under each heading):

a. Introduction and Key Points (5 Points)
· Choose one of the assigned articles located under the main
topics in the table above; selects and identifies one of the
questions listed in 5a. – 5e.
· Defines the topic and question
· States why it is a problem
· Information presented in logical sequence
b. Article Search (5 Points)
· Conduct an article search – a good resource is the
Chamberlain Library. If you start the assignment early, the
library has resources/support to help find an appropriate article.
· The article must be current (less than 5 years) and from a
credible resource (peer-reviewed or a reputable organization).
· List the database that you searched and list the terms and
methods used
· Number of articles located – this is the number of articles that
showed up in the results list for the terms you used
· Source outside of ATI module used – the article used cannot
be the one that is listed in the ATI Nutrition Module
c. Article Findings (25 Points) – this is based on the article you
found in 6(b)
· How it addresses the main topic
· Type of research conducted in the article selected (e.g.,
quantitative, qualitative, etc.)
· Findings of research conducted in the article
· Why this article was chosen
d. Evidence for Practice (25 Points)
· Summary of evidence
· How it will improve practice
· How this evidence will decrease a gap to practice
· Any concerns or weaknesses located in the evidence
e. Sharing of Evidence (20 Points)
· Who would you share the information with?
· How would you share this information?
· What resources would you need to accomplish this sharing of
evidence?

· Why would it be important to share this evidence with the
nursing profession?
f. Conclusion (5 Points)
· Summarizes the theme of the paper
· Information presented in logical sequence
· All key points addressed
· Conclusion shows depth of understanding of topic
g. APA Style (10 Points)
· APA style used properly for citations
· APA style used properly for references
· APA style used properly for quotations
· All references are cited, and all citations have references
*NOTE: Must adhere to current APA guidelines and formatting.
h. Writing Mechanics (5 Points)
· No spelling errors
· No grammatical errors, including verb tense and word usage
· No writing errors, including sentence structure, and formatting
· Must be all original work
Your instructor will provide guidance on the best way to submit
this assignment.
For writing assistance visit the Academic Support -> Writing
Center
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional
assessments to determine that you fully understand the concepts
learned in the review module.
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Grading Rubric Criteria are met when the student’s application
of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the required criteria
for this assignment.
Assignment Section and Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of Performance
High Level of Performance
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Section not present in paper
Introduction and Key Points (5 points)
(6a in Guidelines)
5 points
4 points
3 points
1 point
0 points
Required criteria
1. Choose one of the assigned topics and identifies one of the
questions
2. Defines the topic and question
3. States why it is a problem
4. Information presented in logical sequence

Includes 4 requirements for section.
Includes 1 requirement for section.
No requirements for this section presented.
Article Search (5 points)
(6b in Guidelines)
5 points
4 points
3 points
1 point
0 points
Required criteria
1. Current (less than 5 years) and credible resource
2. Database search - terms and methods used
3. Number of articles located
4. Source outside of ATI module used
Article Findings (25 points)
(6c in Guidelines)
25 points
22 points
20 points
10 points
0 points
Required criteria
1. How it addresses the topic
2. Type of research conducted
3. Findings of research
4. Why this article was chosen

Evidence for Practice (25 points)
(6d in Guidelines)
25 points
22 points
20 points
10 points
0 points
Required Criteria
1. Summary of evidence
2. How it will improve practice
3. How this evidence will decrease a gap to practice
4. Any concerns or weaknesses located in the evidence

Sharing of Evidence (20 points)
(6e in Guidelines)
20 points
17 points
15 points
10 points
0 points
Required Criteria
1. Who would you share the information with?
2. How would you share this information?
3. What resources would you need to accomplish this sharing of
evidence?
4. Why would it be important to share this evidence with the
nursing profession?
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Conclusion (5 points)
(6f in Guidelines)
5 points
4 points
3 points
1 point
0 points
Required Criteria
1. Summarizes the theme of the paper
2. Information presented in logical sequence
3. All key points addressed
4. Conclusion shows depth of understanding of topic
APA Style (10 points)
(6g in Guidelines)
10 points
8 points
7 points
4 points
0 points
Required criteria
1. APA style used properly for citations
2. APA style used properly for references
3. APA style used properly for quotations
4. All references are cited, and all citations have references
*NOTE: Must adhere to current APA guidelines and formatting.

Writing Mechanics (5 points)
(6h in Guidelines)
5 points
4 points
3 points
1 point
0 points
Required criteria
1. No spelling errors
2. No grammatical errors, including verb tense and word usage
3. No writing errors, including sentence structure, and
formatting
4. Must be all original work
Total Points Possible = 100 points
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