This assessment allows you to demonstrate your understanding of
evidence based practice concepts and processes and apply your
knowledge to case studies.
Instructions
• Read the questions carefully and answer all parts of the
questions.
• If required, provide references.
• Follow the word limits.
PART One: Evidence based practice concepts (17.5 marks)
According to the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016),
what is the role of evidence based practice in the nursing
profession? (100 words±10% , 4 marks). Needs referencing.
How can the Evidence Based Practice Model enhance nurses’
clinical decision-makings? (100 words±10%, 4 marks). Needs
referencing.
One of the components of Evidence Based Practice is
consideration of the patient’s values and preferences. What does
this mean? Using an example, explain the importance of this
component (100 words±10%, 4 marks). Needs referencing.
Reflecting on your last clinical placement or clinical work
experience, explain four barriers and four enablers to the
implementation of evidence-based practice in the clinical settings?
(100 words±10%, 4 marks).
Why are randomised controlled trials considered to be ‘higher
level evidence’? (50 words±10%, 1.5 marks). Needs referencing
PART TWO: The case study (17.5 marks)
No need to use references in your answers to the questions
below.
Read the article by Erkkila at al. (2011), titled ‘Individual
music therapy for depression: randomised controlled trial’. A copy
of this article is in the Assessment 2 folder.
Can you trust the results of this study? What are the
strengths and weaknesses of this paper? (Hint: refer to the CASP
for randomised controlled trials to guide you in the critical
appraisal of this study) (200 words±10%, 9 marks).
Was music therapy effective in treating the depression of the
patients? (Hint: present and interpret the results for depression
outcome- see Table 2 for the summary of the results- you need to
consider the results for intervention and control groups, whether
the difference between these groups is statistically significant,
and if the estimation of the results for the wider population is
precise (100 words±10%, 5 marks)
Would you recommend music therapy for patients with
depression? (Justify your answer taking into consideration the
benefits, harms, and the cost of the intervention) (100 words, ±10%
3.5 marks)
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