Attached is the rubric to the assignment with all information needed. I also attached along with the rubric, a template of the ‘evidence matrix table’ thats also needed. The Matrix table created will be discussed in the essay but the actual completed matrix table will be attached to the completed essay. The main clinical question for the paper is “Are teenagers, who have been exposed to second hand smoke compared with those without exposure to second hand smoke at risk for asthma?”. The Matrix table created will be discussed in the essay but the actual matrix table will be attached to the completed essay.The final essay should be approximately 4 pages, excluding cover/ reference and matrix page.
The paper (the 4 pages of content) should include the following:
a. Clinical Question
1. Describe the problem: What is the focus of your group’s work?
2. Significance of problem: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations. 3. Purpose of the paper: What will your paper do or describe? ***Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of this paper is different. You can use your paper 1 for items 1 & 2 above, including any faculty suggestions for improvement provided as feedback.
b. Description of Findings (60 points/30%) Describe the data in the Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article.
1. Compare and contrast variables within each study.
2. What are the study design and procedures used in each study; qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method study, levels of confidence in each study, etc.?
3. Participant demographics and information.
4. Instruments used, including reliability and validity.
5. How do the research findings provide evidence to support your clinical problem, or what further evidence is needed to answer your question?
6. Next steps: Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
c. Conclusion (20 points/10%) Review major findings in a summary paragraph.
1. Evidence to address your clinical problem.
2. Make a connection back to all the included sections.
+ The matrix table completed
(All these information can be found in the rubric).
I attached the initial paper + the rubric + the matrix table.