Critically evaluate and appraise a range of relevant evidence, including research; 4. Synthesise findings to plan for personal and professional development;

DISSERTATION ASSIGNMENT BRIEF QUESTION/TOPIC: WHAT IS THE COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF INSULIN PUMPS VERSUS MULTIPLE INJECTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES? WHY?:-I choose this topic to increase my knowledge on type 1 diabetes in order to better educate patients living with condition as newly qualified nurse. Further, due to my goal of specialising in the diabetes care. WORD COUNT- 6300 ABSTRACT. TABELE OF CONTENTS Referencing: Havard referencing with in-text citation Four sources, appraised in depth, is the absolute minimum required to meet the learning outcomes. These sources can be either – o Four pieces of primary research evidence, or o Three pieces of primary research evidence and one systematic review. If a systematic review is used, it must be high quality like COCHRANE. A NARRATIVE REVIEW OR DISCUSSION CANNOT BE USED. RESEARCH FINDINGS MUST BE UK BASED. NOT OLDER THAN 10 YEARS. LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Critically evaluate evidence from professional nursing practice to identify and justify an issue for investigation; 2. Apply knowledge and understanding of research methods and techniques to undertake a structured search, to identify relevant research and other literature, including policies, guidelines and standards for professional practice; 3. Critically evaluate and appraise a range of relevant evidence, including research; 4. Synthesise findings to plan for personal and professional development; 5. Independently complete a sustained structured report which critically and ethically engages with professional practice. REFERENCE STYLE:- HAVARD REFERENCING WITH IN-TEXT CITATION. CHAPTER 1:- Introduction and Context What is the study about? Why is it important, and why have you chosen it? Conclude with a clear explanation of the title/question This chapter ‘sets the scene’. It contextualises the study. Draw on a range of literature explaining why the topic is important. Describe your study question in this chapter. Thus, the topic investigated and the specific question posed. Consider referencing public health issues and documents, government policy, professional issues, research, non-research literatures, etc. Explain why the question/topic matter to you and your future practice Explain why it is important for health policy or professional practice Explain how the question fits into the ‘bigger picture’? Explicitly state what your question is? Explain why the topic and question you are addressing is important to you, explain why you have chosen it. You can use first person in Chapter one (but don’t overuse). Bring in the literature (Government reports, research, etc.) to situate or ‘place’ the topic/question. Be as clear as you can be about what your question is. Explain why you are interested in investigating a particular question only to the extent that it aids comprehension/analysis. CHAPTER 2:- Methodology. RESEARCH FINDINGS MUST BE UK BASED Explain how you have searched databases and identified literature that answers/addresses your question. Explain how you intend to evaluate located literature. Identify a question and establish that there are primary research papers which answer your question Identify and justify your choices of databases Explain key words with devices such as PICO Identify inclusion and exclusion criteria Explain how you chose final papers Consider a table of all identified papers if helpful of appropriate Consider a flowchart to enable/aid succinct explanation Explain how you are going to critique your selected papers CHAPTER 3:- Analysis and evaluation of located literature Evaluate the methodological robustness of located literature. Explain and discuss the finding of studies in relation to (a) the methods/methodologies by which they are derived and (b) your study question Introduce each paper Use an appraisal tool to identify positive and negative features of selected sources Consider an evaluation of general methods as well as specific papers Access a range of resources to facilitate this Conclude each critique CHAPTER 4:- Synthesis (Discussion) Discuss how the findings of the papers analysed and evaluated in chapter three come together as a ‘body’ of literature. What themes or ideas do evaluated papers suggest? How do they answer/address your question? Discuss and synthesise the findings of critiqued studies Reach and defend a view about the quality of critiqued studies Compare, contrast and explain differences between studies CHAPTER 5:- So what? (Conclusion) What are the implications of your findings? Does the synthesis presented in Chapter 4 support or challenge current practice. What are the wider implications of your conclusions? Does your independent study hangs together Explain the implications of your answer for nursing policy and practice Identify further research. What needs to be next? Provide a short conclusion summarising your independent study. FONT- ARIAL Left (binding edge) and top margin 40mm Other margins 20mm

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