Poor Healing and Recurrence of Venous Ulceration Assessment

1. Introduction (250-300 words)

· Choose one (1) of the two research questions provided on the Course Outline and course site.

· Provide a background describing the clinical relevance of this chosen research question.

· Introduce the structure of the literature review.

2. Body: Discussion (approx.2500 words)

Search Plan: [150-200 words]

2.1. Develop the PICO or PICo (delete which table does not apply).

Or

2.2. List the key concepts, similar concepts, synonyms, and different forms.

2.3. Present your advanced search using AND and OR (delete what does not apply). Include Boolean truncation.

Article Summary and Critique: 2000-2200 words

Describe IN YOUR OWN WORDS (do not copy and paste the abstract), in sentence format, each article in terms of the aim, design and methods (i.e., what was done), and results (what was found). Include a summary of the critical appraisal of each study using the appropriate frameworks and tools provided in NURS 3055.

Article 1

Title:

Aim:

Design and methods:

Results/findings:

Critical Appraisal tool used:

Critical Appraisal summary:

Article 2

Title:

Aim:

Design and methods:

Results/findings:

Critical Appraisal tool used:

Critical Appraisal summary:

Article 3

Title:

Aim:

Design and methods:

Results/findings:

Critical Appraisal tool used:

Critical Appraisal summary:

Recommendations for Practice: (300-350 words)

Suggest two (2) strategies that will assist the integration of the findings from the literature review into nursing practice. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each strategy.

Strategy 1:

Strategy 2:

3. Conclusion - 200 words

Summarise the main points of your literature review and the implications for nursing practice.

4. References (please also include the 3 articles you reviewed)