Group theory

The Research Process: Theoretical Frameworks

Choosing a theoretical framework is not a specific step in the research process, but theory guides the entire research process. As part of the literature review, the reader should review the theoretical framework that was used in other research studies and identify how the tenets of the theory aligned with the study that was conducted.

When choosing the theory that will guide a project remember the tenets of the theory must align with the planned evidence-based change in practice or intervention. The evidence-based change or intervention is used as a solution to address the problem that has been identified.

You may choose a nursing, leadership, informatics, or educational theorist, remember chose the theory whose tenets align best with the projects planned evidence-based change in practice or intervention. In the text field, please write which team member contributed to which section. Use the rubric to make sure you complete all components of this assignment.

In the first two assignments, you identified and defined a problem at your organization or in your community and conducted a review of the literature. In this activity you will be asked to discuss the evidence-based change in practice or intervention you plan to use to address the identified problem. For this activity you will discuss at least two potential theories, the tenets of each theory, the alignment of the theory with the evidence-based change or intervention, and the rationale for choosing the one theory you will use to guide your project plan. Using a minimum of 8 slides, create a PowerPoint presentation with the following information about your topic. Be creative and use visuals. Each team member must record in audio or video on one of the slides.

• Use assignment 1 and 2 to develop your “background and purpose”
• Include your chosen evidence-based change in practice or intervention to address the identified problem – “Methods”
• Include key findings from your literature review – this will help you identify the gap and the problem
• Explain you research problem
• Create your purpose, aims and objectives
• Create your research question and hypothesis
• Discuss one theory that can be used to guide your project (e.g. PDSA, IOWA model, STETLER, DMAIC six sigma)
• Identify any ethical considerations.

Suggested reading:

• Chapter 2: Evolution of Research in Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (pp. 31-41)
• Chapter 5: Research problem and purpose
• Chapter 7: Review of Relevant Literature
• Chapter 8: Frameworks (pp. 171-189)

Additional Instructions:

1. No more than 7 bullet points per slide and 7 words per bullet point.

2. All submissions should have a title page and reference slide.

2. Utilize a minimum of five scholarly resources.

3. Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.

4. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.

*Please note you are not being asked to actually implement this study.

refer to slide 9 in my own words