The role of the DNP in terms of asking a practice question
Last week, we examined the role of the DNP in terms of asking a practice question and then, using the literature, provide an ANSWER to that question. As we discussed, this is THE PRIMARY role of the DNP — asking a clinical question and then using the literature, answer that question and translate the existing evidence into practice. Again, keep in mind that a DNP is educated in translational science — the translation of the evidence!
This week, we take a technical look at this skill – and focus on “the art of searching the literature”. In other words, what skills are needed to effectively search the literature so that you are \”finding\” the best possible evidence? How do we “know” that you have searched the literature to the best of your ability? For our discussion this week, you are asked to post a summary of your experience in beginning your literature search and assessing your progress. You may wish to format your posting in this manner:
Provide a BRIEF summary of your practice problem.
State your practice question using the PICO format.
Summary of your search strategy (check out this week\’s ANNOUNCEMENT and CLASS CAFEfor a suggestion!). Please include:
What databases and search terms did you use?
How many articles did your terms generate?
How did you select your articles to review?
What concerns and questions do you have?
An assessment of your progress in searching the literature. (You may use this question as a guide: On a scale of 1 to 7 with 1 = \”No confidence at all\” and 7 = \”Very confident\”, how confident are you in performing a literature search?)
Concluding Thoughts
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