Proposal writing for clinical nursing and DNP projects

✍ Scribed by Katharine Vogel Smith; Wanda E. Bonnel

• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 297
• Edition: Third
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Contributors for Proposal Abstracts and Project Examples
Preface
Acknowledgments
Instructor Resources
Section I: Writing Your Proposal: Putting Your “Problem” in Context
Chapter 1: Introduction: Why a Scholarly Proposal for the Clinical Project?
Proposal Writing for Scholarly Clinical Projects: Its Importance
Writing a Clinical Project Proposal
Clinical Scholarship and the Reflective Clinician
Making a Clinical Proposal Scholarly
How does the Reflective Clinician Use Evidence in Clinical Projects?
Common Terms Related to Clinical Projects and Use of Best Evidence
Clinical Scholarship: Seeking and Gaining a Mentor
Introduction to the Clinical Project Triangle
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 2: Using the Writing Plan as a Developmental Tool for the Advanced Clinical Project
Considering Scholarly Writing and Reading Together
A Plan for Self-Directed Writing: Prewriting and the Broad Writing Plan
Drafting the Scholarly Writing Plan
Strategies to Keep the Scholarly Writing Plan Moving Forward
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 3: Writing a Good Clinical Problem Statement and Placing the Clinical Problem in Context
From Area of Concern to Problem Statement
Focusing the Problem: Bringing Ideas Into Shape
Focusing the Problem: Narrowing the Topic
Focusing the Problem: Clarifying the Problem Name and Description
Focusing the Problem: Describing Context and Setting Boundaries
What Makes This a Good and Important Problem to Study?
Introducing the Problem in the Proposal
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 4: Clinical Projects and Quality Improvement: Thinking “Big Picture”
How Can Clinical Projects Help Improve Practice?
Is Your Project a Match for QI?
QI: Systems and Population Perspectives
Practical Considerations as You Begin QI Projects
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 5: Into the Literature: Gaining Best Evidence and Relevant Literature
What Makes a Good Literature Review?
The Review of Literature as the Basis for Further Proposal Work
Beginning the Literature Review
Clarify the Type of Review
Formal Systematic Reviews of the Literature: The Process Overview
The Literature Search: Obtaining Evidence
Challenges/Facilitators to Gaining the Evidence
The Evidence Summary: Organizing the Literature Review
Literature Review Tips for Getting Started
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 6: Synthesizing Best Evidence and Literature Review
Creating the Literature Synthesis
Organize the Synthesis
Prewriting the Synthesis
Moving to the Finished Literature Synthesis
Finishing-Up Checklist for Literature Synthesis
Relating the Literature Synthesis to the Concept of “Translating” Evidence
Literature Synthesis Tips to Consider
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 7: Framing the Advanced Clinical Project With Relevant Clinical Frameworks
The Importance of Theories and Frameworks
What It Means to Frame a Project: The Project Triangle
The Purpose of Frameworks
Selecting an Appropriate Framework
Sample Frameworks
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Section II: Writing Your Proposal: Designing and Setting the Stage for Your Project
Chapter 8: Addressing Outcomes Evaluation in the Advanced Clinical Project Proposal
Considering Project Outcomes/Expectations
Outcomes Evaluation and the Project Triangle
Systems Models and Outcomes
Outcomes Vary By Project Purpose
Outcomes Evaluation and Project Planning
Broad Outcome Evaluation Principles
Making Choices About Outcomes
What Strategies Can Help Gain Outcome Data?
Other Outcomes-Evaluation Considerations
Tips for Getting Started
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 9: Guiding the Advanced Clinical Project: The Purpose of a Purpose Statement
What is the Purpose Statement?
The Project Triangle
How is a Purpose Statement Related to the Clinical Problem?
Problem Statement to Purpose Statement
Checklist: Evaluating the Purpose Statement
Additional Steps in Writing the Purpose Statement
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 10: Mapping It Out: From Problem to Advanced Clinical Project Plan
Mapping It Out and What that Means
Recalling the State of the Evidence
Project Mapping: Determining a Project Pathway for an Evidence-Based Clinical Project
Additional Approaches to Guide the Evidence-Based Project
Project Mapping: The Big Picture
Further Considerations for the Project Proposal Map
Tools to Help: Further Mapping and Outlining
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 11: Writing the Methods Section: Organizing the Advanced Clinical Project Proposal
The Importance of the Methods Section
Focusing the Project Methods
Data Collection: Plans for Gaining Project Evaluation Data
Which Methods for Data Collection Would Work Best?
Strategies for Collecting/Gaining Data
Additional Comments on Data Collection
Examples for Using the Project Triangle
Setting and Sample Considerations for Your Proposal
So, Which Approaches Do You Use for the Proposal?
Writing Up the Methods
Project Methods, Quick Questions
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 12: Gaining Credible Clinical Project Data: Being Systematic and Objective
Providing a Detailed Plan for Data Collection
Describing Credible/Trustworthy Tools
Other Considerations
Further Challenges
Summary and Key Points
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Section III: Writing Your Proposal: Adding the Detail for Proposal Completion
Chapter 13: Writing the Data-Analysis Plans for Advanced Clinical Projects
Plans for Organizing Data
Plans for Analyzing Data
The Project Triangle and Data Analysis
Making a Plan for Reporting the Data Analysis: Visual Presentation
Quick Tips
Planning Ahead for Project Completion: Discussion/Implications
Summary and Key Points
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 14: Keeping Clinical Projects Ethical and Dependable
Professionalism and Professional Standards
Key Ethical Standards
Final Steps
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 15: Finalizing the Proposal as a Professional Document: Reviewing, Editing, and Revising
Editing/Revising the First Draft
Completing the Final Proposal
Questions to Guide You in Detailing the Proposal
Further Writing Tips
Finalizing the Timeline and Project Budget
Tools that Facilitate Proposal Completion
Reflecting and Self-Editing
Presenting Your Proposal From the Podium
Next Steps: Using the Proposal for Project Implementation and Final Report Write-Up
Summary and Key Points
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
To-Do List
References
Section IV: Finalizing Your Proposal and Project: Next Steps
Chapter 16: Moving the Proposal to Completed Project
Implementation and Project Management
Evaluating Your Final Protocol Implementation
Summary and Key Points
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 17: Moving the Proposal to Written Final Report
From Idea to Completed Project
Converting the Project Proposal to Final Written Report
New Sections in the Final Report
Using the Abstract as a Tool to Finalize Your Work
The Edit-And-Revise Process, Again
Presenting Your Final Report From the Podium
Summary and Key Points
Websites for Further Review
Next Chapter Up
Learning Activities
References
Chapter 18: Moving Your Completed Project to Dissemination and Further Scholarship
The Proposal and Project: Reflecting on What has Been Gained
Next Steps: Disseminating, Advancing, and Building on Your Project
Additional Concepts of Value
Summary and Key Points
Learning Activities
References
Appendices
Appendix A: Project Triangle Model
Appendix B: Checklist for Planning or Self-Assessment of a Specific Project
Appendix C: Proposal Abstract: “Improving the Care of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Using Evidence-Based Guidelines"
Appendix D: Proposal Abstract: “Improving Diabetes Care Delivery in an Integrated Health Clinic”
Appendix E: Project Abstract: “Unit-Based Council Chairs’ Perception of Unit-Based Councils”
Appendix F: Proposal Abstract: “Descriptive Evidence Generating: Learning From Practitioner Owners of Clinics in Missouri"
Appendix G: Proposal Abstract: “Evidence Synthesis Plus: Anesthesia Considerations and Implications for Obese Pediatric Patients”
Appendix H: Proposal Abstract: “Evidence-Based Quality Improvement: Improving the Communication of Clinical Information Between Nurse and Physicians in Long-Term Care"
Index