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As a DNP-prepared nurse, you are searching for evidence to translate into practice. In
your review of evidence, you locate a randomized control research study and a
correlational study as possible evidence to support a practice change. Reflect upon
the case studies, choose one, and answer the questions to address the following.
Case Study One
Persons with Type II diabetes have long-term e@ects that are greatly underestimated
because the patients may not follow recommended treatments. A randomized control trial
was done to identify if an intervention group adhered to taking medications versus the
control group. There were 40 participants in each group. The research data from the two
groups is parametric data and is not normally distributed, and the researcher is using a
student t-test to measure the di@erences between the two groups.
1) Support the use of this statistical method to measure this data 2) Analyze what results
you would expect to find to be considered a statistically significant research study 3) Do
these findings impact your decision about whether to use this evidence to inform practice
change? Why or why not?
Case Study Two
A non-experimental, correlational study was conducted about medical adherence
amongst cardiovascular patients over a 6-month period of time. The aim of the research
was to correlate cultural characteristics with medication fill rates. The data does not have a
normal distribution; there are no significant outliers and there is a linear association
between the variables.
1) Support the use of an appropriate correlational statistical method to measure this data
2) Analyze the results, sharing your interpretation of correlation outcomes and the use of
correlational findings to support a DNP project 3) Do these findings impact your decision
about whether to use this evidence to inform practice change? Why or why not?
INSTRUCTIONS –
Application of Knowledge
a. Address all bullet points accurately and thoroughly with a substantive, in-depth
discussion.
Incorporate three (3) di@erent sources each week: two (2) of the three (3) should be
scholarly.
The initial response should include at least one peer-reviewed, scholarly source of
evidence. The other two required literature sources may be included in either the initial
post or the reply post.
c. A scholarly source is (a) evidence-based, (b) peer-reviewed, and (c) published in the last
five (5) years.
Professionalism in Communication
a. References are consistent with APA style/formatting with no error patterns; the hanging
indent is not required.
b. Presents information in an organized manner.
c. Uses clear and concise language.
d. Communicates with no error patterns in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and
punctuation.
Writing Requirements (APA style/formatting)
· In-text citations
· Reference list in correct APA style/formatting
· Standard English usage and mechanics
· A scholarly source is (a) evidence-based, (b) peer-reviewed, and (c) published in the last
five (5) years.
· Response post(s) may require a scholarly citation and reference.
