GCU NUR-550 Translational Research and Population Health Management
In this course, learners examine the process of scientific inquiry, knowledge generation, utilization, and dissemination of evidence into advanced nursing practice in order to propose quality-improvement initiatives that advance the delivery of safe, high-quality care for patient populations.
Learners critically evaluate evidence, including scientific findings from the biopsychosocial fields, epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, and genomics, and apply levels of evidence and theoretical frameworks to design culturally appropriate clinical prevention interventions and population-based care that reduces risks, prevents disease, and promotes health and well-being.
Learners also consider strategies to evaluate health policy and advocacy issues, the state of health care delivery, patient-centered care, and ethical principles related to health beliefs, health promotion, and risk reduction for diverse populations.
Learners apply these strategies to work towards recognizing gaps in nursing and health care knowledge, identifying potential solutions or innovations for those gaps, planning and implementing practice changes, and evaluating the outcomes in order to improve practice. Prerequisite: NUR-513.
Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
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DeNisco, S. M. (Ed.). (2021). Advanced practice nursing: Essential knowledge for the profession (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 9781284176124
Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness
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Nash, D. B., Fabius, R. J., Skoufalos, A., Clarke, J. L., & Horowitz, M. R. (2019). Population health: Creating a culture of wellness (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 9781284047929
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare : A Guide to Best Practice
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Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. ISBN-13: 9781496384539
Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
Read Chapters 13 and 24 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9781284176216/epub/EPUB/xhtml/9781284176124_Title.html#page_i
Lessons for Achieving Health Equity Comparing Aotearoa/New Zealand and the United States
Read “Lessons for Achieving Health Equity Comparing Aotearoa/New Zealand and the United States,” by Chin et al., from Health Policy (2018). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.05.001
Achieving Health Equity: Examining Telehealth in Response to a Pandemic
Read “Achieving Health Equity: Examining Telehealth in Response to a Pandemic,” by Smith and Raskin, from The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.10.001
Nurse Advocacy: Adopting a Health in All Policies Approach
Read “Nurse Advocacy: Adopting a Health in All Policies Approach,” by Williams, Phillips, and Koyama, from Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2018). https://www-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/2186985477?accountid=7374
Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness
Read Chapters 11, 13, and 14 in Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9781284166613/
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
Review Chapter 23 in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare. https://bibliu.com/app/?bibliuMagicToken=JBA4IXqpGzoApunn311EyPSMzzKHPglY#/view/books/9781496386892/
Climate Change and Population Health: Incorporating Stages of Nursing’s Political Development
Read “Climate Change and Population Health: Incorporating Stages of Nursing’s Political Development,” by Nicholas et al., from Nursing Outlook (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2020.08.001
Writing Center
Refer to the resources located in the Writing Center for PowerPoint guidelines, APA style, writing and library tutorials, and research and writing assistance. https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/writing-center/3542
The Future of Maternal and Child Health
Read “The Future of Maternal and Child Health,” by Lu, from Maternal and Child Health (2019). https://www-doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10995-018-2643-6
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APA Style is required for all writing assignments in this course, where indicated. Please prepare these assignments according to the APA Style Guide, located in the in the Student Success Center.
You may want to consider purchasing a copy of the APA style guide, as this will be a useful resource throughout your program
The Writing Process Access
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View “The Writing Process” media presentation for information on how to strengthen your writing for future assignments.
University Policy Handbook
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Read the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards section of the University Policy Handbook.
Library Walk Through Tutorial
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View the “Library Walk Through Tutorial.”
Academic Integrity
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Read the “About LopesWrite” and “Plagiarism” sections of the Academic Integrity page of the GCU website.
GCU Library: General Research Guide
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Review the “General Research” guide, located on the GCU Library website.
GCU Library: Persistent Links.
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Review “Persistent Links,” located on the GCU Library website, to learn how to locate persistent links for library articles, videos, etc.
RefWorks and EndNote: RefWorks and EndNote Login
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Manage your citations with the RefWorks tool, located on the GCU Library website. RefWorks automates the creation of your reference lists in the format of your choice (APA, MLA, etc.).
GCU Library Research Guides: Citing Sources
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Reference the “GCU Library Research Guides: Citing Sources” resource for information on how to cite sources properly.
Writing Center
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Refer to the resources located in the Writing Center for PowerPoint guidelines, APA style, writing and library tutorials, and research and writing assistance
Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work
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“Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders by providing an academically-challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage” (GCU Mission Statement).
Review the “Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work” to become familiar with many fundamental Christian worldviews and consider how they may apply in the context of this course.
LopesWrite
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Refer to the LopesWrite webpage for guidance regarding assignments requiring submission to LopesWrite.
APA Writing Checklist
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Use the “APA Writing Checklist” to act as a checklist for each paper you will write throughout your GCU graduate program.
Discussion Forum Guidelines and Example
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Review the “Discussion Forum Guidelines and Example” document for your weekly discussion forum participation.
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal –Assignment Overview
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Learners are required to develop an evidence-based practice project proposal. The project begins in NUR-550 and culminates in NUR-590. The project will be completed in sections throughout both courses and culminate in NUR-590, during which the project elements are synthesized into a final written paper that details the evidence-based practice project proposal.
Refer to the “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview” document for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments. This document serves only to provide context for the overall project and how the assignments interact. Refer to each assignment in the classroom for the assignment criteria and rubric information.
Optional: ThinkingStorm
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For additional information, the following is recommended:
ThinkingStorm is an online tutoring resource that provides flexible support to supplement traditional educational environments. The tutoring center is remotely accessible to GCU learners with a computer and an Internet connection and offers convenient hours for learners with busy schedules.
ThinkingStorm tutoring includes a writing center that offers 24/7 submission-based writing support, as well as live writing support across the curriculum.
If you are interested in utilizing ThinkingStorm’s writing support, submit your documents chapter by chapter, rather than as a full manuscript.
To assist learners with their success at the university, GCU will pay for the first 10 hours of a learner’s annual ThinkingStorm activity. Learners are responsible for usage charges after the first 10 hours.
To access ThinkingStorm, click on the link provided and select the yellow “Go to ThinkingStorm” button.
Optional: Grammarly
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For additional information, the following is recommended:
Grammarly is an online writing assistance application that reviews written submissions and suggests context-specific corrections for grammar, spelling, word usage, wordiness, style, punctuation, and plagiarism. The reasoning for each suggested correction is provided, allowing users to make informed decisions about how to correct writing issues.
Grammarly can be installed as free browser extension, though Grammarly Premium requires an annual subscription. This subscription is not a GCU-required purchase.
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In this course, the student will:
Also Read:
NUR 550 Topic 8: Using Research to Support Health Policy, Advocacy, and Policy Development
NUR 550 Topic 2: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Genetics, and Genomics
NUR 550 Topic 3 Translational Research Framework and Legal and Ethical Considerations
NUR 550 Topic 4: Critical Appraisal of Research
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Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
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Read Chapters 22 and 23 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
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Read Chapter 1 in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare.
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Explore the World Health Organization (WHO) website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
State and County Departments of Health
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Explore the websites of your state and county departments of health and access mortality and morbidity data. The link to the Arizona Department of Health Services website is provided, but students living in other states should access their county and state departments.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Burden of Disease
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Read “Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Burden of Disease,” by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, located on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
GCU Library: Nursing and Health Sciences Research Guide
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Review the “Nursing and Health Sciences” research guide, located on the GCU Library website.
The Electronic Health Record: A Friend or Foe of Translational Research and Evidence-Based Practice?
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Read “The Electronic Health Record: A Friend or Foe of Translational Research and Evidence-Based Practice?” by Chipps et al., from Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing (2019).
Evidence-Based Practice
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Read “Evidence-Based Practice” by Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, from Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2017).
Translation Research in Practice: An Introduction
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Read “Translation Research in Practice: An Introduction,” by Titler, from Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2018).
On Biostatistics and Clinical Trials: PICO, PICOTS, PICOTT Framework for Clinical Questions as a Way to Design Clinical Trials
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Read “PICO, PICOTS, PICOTT Framework for Clinical Questions as a Way to Design Clinical Trials,” by Deng, from
On Biostatistics and Clinical Trials (2020).
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Identification of Nursing Practice Problem
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Learners will select a valid nursing practice problem for an evidence-based practice project proposal. The project will be completed in sections, beginning in NUR-550 and culminating in a final written paper detailing the evidence-based practice proposal in NUR-590.
The purpose of this assignment is to select a relevant nursing practice problem for your evidence-based practice project proposal. To identify a relevant problem, consider problems generally faced in nursing practice (coordination of health care, assessment, education, patient support, trauma prevention, recovery, health screenings, etc.). Use the “PICOT Draft” template to complete this assignment.
Use a national, state or local population health care database to research indicators of disparity. Choose a mortality/morbidity indicator to identify a clinical problem or issue that you want to explore pertaining to a population of focus. Use this indicator to begin to formulate a PICOT statement.
Refer to the “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview” document for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.
You are required to cite one peer-reviewed source to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
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Identify the different levels of translational research. Explain how translational research is different from evidence-based practice and discuss application to population health management.
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Using the GCU Library (notably the GCU Library: Nursing and Health Sciences Research Guide), find a database, journal, or other collection of resources that focuses on translational research. Select a population health problem or issue of interest from the available studies. What type of translational research is used for the study? Provide rationale as to why this is the best.
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GCU NUR-550 Translational Research and Population Health Management Study Materials
Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
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Read Chapter 19 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness
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Read Chapters 2 and 3 in Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness.
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
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Read Chapters 2 and 3 in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare.
Biostatistics
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Read “Biostatistics,” by Minkoff, from Magill’s Medical Guide (2018).
Population Health
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Read “Population Health” by Bibb, from Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2017).
A Research Utilisation Framework for Informing Global Health and Development Policies and Programmes
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Read “A Research Utilisation Framework for Informing Global Health and Development Policies and Programmes,” by Christine et al., from Health Research Policy and Systems (2018).
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Read “Translational Research” by White, from Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2017)
Overview and Summary: Translational Research: From Knowledge to Practice
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Read “Overview and Summary: Translational Research: From Knowledge to Practice,” by Naylor, from Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2018).
Genomics
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Explore “Genomics” located on HealthPeople.gov website.
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Research Design Comparison
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The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comparison on different research designs to better understand their designs and application. Understanding the different types of research design is important so that nurses can effectively apply evidence-based research into practice to address issues and offer better patient care.
You will utilize your approved nursing practice problem to complete the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments for this course and NUR-590, during which you will synthesize all of the sections into a final written paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal.
Review feedback from your instructor on your “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Identification of Nursing Practice Problem,” submitted in Topic 1. If your original proposed nursing problem was outside the scope of nursing practice or not conducive to an evidence-based practice project proposal, work with your instructor to identify a new topic prior to beginning this assignment. If your proposed topic requires revision, complete this prior to beginning this assignment.
Conduct a literature search on your approved nursing practice problem. Find two translational research articles, one quantitative article, and one qualitative article. Using the “Translational Research Graphic Organizer,” present your proposed topic and, in the tables provided, compare one translational study to the quantitative study, and one translational study to the qualitative study.
Refer to the “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview” document for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.
You are required to cite four peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
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Explain the value of biostatistics in population health research. Describe the role of epidemiology in researching and addressing population health challenges. How are epidemiology and biostatistics significant to your evidence-based practice proposal?
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Consider ecological and global issues, social determinants of health, principles of genetics, and genomics. Explain how translational research can be applied in these areas to address the burden of global disease.
Topic 2 Participation
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NA
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Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
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Read Chapter 26 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness
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Read Chapter 10 in Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness.
A Few Ethical Issues in Translation Research for Gene and Cell Therapy
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Read “A Few Ethical Issues in Translation Research for Gene and Cell Therapy,” by Riva and Petrini, from Journal of Translational Medicine (2019).
The Underappreciated and Misunderstood PICOT Question: A Critical Step in EBP Process
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Read “The Underappreciated and Misunderstood PICOT Question: A Critical Step in EBP Process,” by Gallagher-Ford and Melnyk, from Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing (2019).
Life After PICOT: Taking the Next Step in a Clinical Inquiry Project
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Read “Life After PICOT: Taking the Next Step in a Clinical Inquiry Project,” by Granger, from AACN Advanced Critical Care (2020).
The Belmont Report
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Read “The Belmont Report,” by The National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, located on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website (1979).
PICO: A Model for Evidence-Based Research
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View “PICO: A Model for Evidence-Based Research,” by Binghamton University Libraries, located on YouTube (2017).
What is Evidence-Based Practice?
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View “What is Evidence-Based Practice?” by Lippincott NursingCenter.com, located on YouTube (2016).
Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: PICOT
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PICOT (Population/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time to achieve the outcome) is a method that helps clarify the qualities needed to create a good question out of a practice issue or problem affecting a population of focus.
The purpose of this assignment is to complete your PICOT for your selected nursing practice problem. Refer to your “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Identification of Nursing Practice Problem” assignment from Topic 1 to complete this assignment.
If your nursing practice problem or PICOT required revision, include those revisions in this assignment. The final PICOT you develop in this assignment will provide the framework for developing your evidence-based practice project proposal. Use the “PICOT-Final” template to complete this assignment.
Refer to the “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview” document for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.
You are required to cite at least four peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
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Discuss the ethical guidelines that would need to be implemented when conducting translational research. What are the ethical and legal considerations related to translating research into practice? Discuss what steps you would take as a member of a translational research team in order to establish ethical guidelines for conducting translational research.
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Discuss the role of the Institutional Review Board. Discuss ethical research considerations specific to population health. How are respect for the persons, potential benefits and burdens of the research, and justice kept in balance? Provide an example.
Topic 3 Participation
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NA
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Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness
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Read Chapters 1 and 6 in Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness.
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
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Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare.
Work as an Inclusive Part of Population Health Inequities Research and Prevention
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Read “Work as an Inclusive Part of Population Health Inequities Research and Prevention,” by Ahonen et al., from American Journal of Public Health(2018).
Aligning Evidence-Based Practice With Translational Research: Opportunities for Clinical Practice Research
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Read “Aligning Evidence-Based Practice With Translational Research: Opportunities
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