Quantitative Article

Note: Please include a PDF or Word copy of your article from with your submission.

Review the

flow chart before beginning this assignment.

• Do not use:
• Mixed-methods studies
• Qualitative research
• Systematic reviews
• Quality improvement projects
• Evidence-based practice summaries

In this assignment, you will search the literature in WCU databases for ONE quantitative article that was published within 5 years of todays date and is related to your PICOT question.

Ensure that you are using the approved . Read the first few sentences of the methods section of your articles to assess what type of article you have. If your article is not approved by faculty on Wednesday of Week 5, you have until Friday of Week 5 to reload a new article to this assignment for approval. Work with the librarian or your instructor as needed. Important: Articles must be approved before beginning the appraisal assignment.

Please upload the full article in Word or PDF format. Avoid submitting links or citations. Your instructor must be able to read the entire article.

In addition to the article, you must include a copy of your PICOT question in this assignment. You can add this to comments area.

If a reload article is needed for the week 4 assignment, the original grade does not change. The purpose of the article reload is to ensure you have an approved article to use in the week 8 poster.

Note: Please include a PDF or Word copy of your article with your submission.

WCU Library Resources:

• (for this assignment, the CINAHL+, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health, and Academic Search Complete are recommended.)

Rubric

Week 4 Quantitative Article Review Rubric

Week 4 Quantitative Article Review Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Qualitative, Quantitative or Systemic Article Submission

15 to >14.0 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Article loaded is correct design type per instructions Article is related to the chosen topic and PICOT question from week 3. Article is within 5 years Full text of article is submitted Article is loaded in word or pdf Week 3 PICOT question is included in the assignment comments area.

Article must be on Patient Handoff and Safety.