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1. To encourage critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration through
the use of evidence-based practice studies
Evidence-Based PracticeSkills Module: NutritionTo 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: 150 pointsPreparing the assignmentFollow 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 onthe “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 and answer one (1) of the topic questions listed below.· What methods can be used
to assess nutritional status?· What methods can be used to identify those at risk for
malnutrition?· What specific health conditions increase the risk of malnutrition?· What
associations exist between nutritional status and health outcomes?· What type of
interventions improve adherence to recommendations on nutritional intake?Create a 2-3
page summary which supports the topic question. Provide a current research article (less
than 5 years). 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. doi:10.1007/s12603-016-0699-9.Main Topic: Evaluating
2. 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. doi:10.1017/S000711451200414X.Main Topic: Identifying those at risk
for malnutrition.Articles for review:· 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. 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. 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.Articles for review:· Sheard, J., Ash., S., Mellick, G., Silburn, P.,
& Kerr, G. (2013). Malnutrition in a sample of community-dwelling people with Parkinson’s
disease. Public Library of Science, 8(1), e53290. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053290.·
Cheong, A., Oh, D., Seung, J., Min, G., C., Jae, H., Tae Sung, S., Jae, J., & Sung, K. (2012).
Nutritional risk index as a predictor of postoperative wound complications after
gastrectomy. World Journal Gastroenterology, 18(7), 673-678. doi:
10.3748/wjg.v18.i7.673.· Kvamme., J., Groni., O., Florholmen, J., & Jacobsen, B. (2011). Risk
of malnutrition is associated with mental health symptoms in community living elderly men
and women: The tromso study. BioMedical Central Psychiatry, 11(112). doi:10.1186/1471-
244X-11-112.Main Topic: Outcomes associated with nutritional status.Articles for review:·
Lis, C., Gupta, D., Lammersfeld, C., Markman, M., & Vashi, P. (2012). Role of nutritional status
in predicting quality of life outcomes in cancer – a systematic review of the literature.
Nutrition Journal, 11, 27. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-11-27.· Koretz, R., Avenell , A., & Lipman,
T. (2012). Nutritional support for liver disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Issue 5. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008344.pub2.Main Topic: Interventions to improve
nutritional status.Article for review:· Desroches, S., Lapointe, A., Ratté, S., Gravel, K., Légaré,
F., & Turcotte, S. (2013). Interventions to enhance adherence to dietary advice for
preventing and managing chronic diseases in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic
Reviews. Issue 2. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008722.pub2.6. The Summary must include
the following headings (see rubric for criteria under each heading):a. Introduction and Key
Points (10 Points)· Choose one of the assigned topics and identifies one of the questions·
3. Defines the topic and question· States why it is a problem· Information presented in logical
sequenceb. Article Search (25 Points)· Current (less than 5 years) and credible resource·
Database search – terms and methods used· Number of articles located· Source outside of
ATI module usedc. Article Findings (25 Points)· How it addresses the topic· Type of
research conducted· Findings of research· Why this article was chosend. 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 evidencee.
Sharing of Evidence (25 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 (20 Points)· Summarizes the theme of the paper· Information presented in
logical sequence· All key points addressed· Conclusion shows depth of understanding of
topicg. 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 (10 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 wor