Project Integrative Review Paper Guidelines

PURPOSE

In this course, students will complete a DNP Project Integrative Review Paper of their proposed DNP

project; this is a revision and extension of the approved project proposal that was developed in NR702: DNP

Project & Practicum I, the literature synthesis completed in NR705: DNP Project and Practicum II, and the

case study completed in NR707: DNP Project and Practicum III. The completed DNP Project Integrative

Review Paper will provide a detailed account of the evidence related to the practice problem, evidence to

support the proposed intervention, and further recommendations based on the current body of evidence.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO1: Evaluate the outcomes of the DNP Project using narrative and statistical methods. (POs 3, 5

and 6)

CO2: Develop a comprehensive plan for communicating the results of the evaluation of DNP Project

for determination of sustainability and replication. (POs 5 and 6)

CO3: Engage in a process of self-assessment and career planning through the development of an

electronic professional portfolio to demonstrate growth and development, achievement of

program outcomes, and DNP sub-competencies as designated in the AACN DNP Essentials (POs 6, 7,

and 8).

CO4: Uses project management processes to implement the DNP project (POs 4 and 8)

POINTS

This assignment is worth a total of 250 points.

DUE DATE

Submit to the Dropbox by the end of Week 4, Sunday, at 11:59 p.m. MT.

REQUIREMENTS

1. To complete this assignment, you will need to review the grading rubric carefully and consider how

to incorporate each required criterion into the integrative review paper. The integrative review

paper is an extension of the project proposal that you completed in NR702, the literature synthesis

completed in NR705, and the case study completed in NR707.

 

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2. The DNP Integrative Review Paper is worth 250 points and will be graded on quality of

information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall

organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading

criteria/rubric. All evaluation criteria must be acceptable to earn the 250 points and pass this

course.

3. Create your manuscript using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required

format for all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. You can tell that the document is saved

as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”

4. The length of the paper will vary based on the results reporting. The paper should include title

page, abstract, body, reference pages, and appendices. The following are estimates for length of

each section.

 

Title Page

Abstract

The abstract (150-200 words) is structured by subheadings to include Introduction, Research

Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusions and Further Recommendations.

Introduction

The introduction section contextualizes the topic of the review and explains its significance. It

discusses the need for assessing the topic and the relevance and importance of the topic to the

reader. It also identifies the general research question or problem statement underlying the

review.

a. Introduction: (1-2 paragraphs)

b. Practice Problem Statement: (1 paragraph)

c. Significance of the Practice Problem: (1-2 pages)

d. Theory or Translation Science Framework (1-2 pages)

Methodology

The methodology section consists of a comprehensive description of how the review was

executed based on three separate components:

a. Review Protocol: (1-2 pages) This section should be written so that others can replicate the

study. Describes in detail how the review was conducted, including a description of the

search strategy, the selection of databases used with justification, and the search terms.

b. Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: (1-2 pages) Specifies selection rules, including which sources

were included in the review.

c. Data Analysis: (1-2 pages) Explains how data were extracted from the sources and describes

how results from the studies were handled and combined. Explains the process for how the

sources were analyzed, whether quantitatively or qualitatively, with a justification of the

analytic methods and their appropriateness.

Results and Discussion

 

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The results and discussion section characterizes the body of literature included in the review and offers a

synthesis of the findings.

a. Characterization of the Body of Literature: (2-4 pages) This section describes the attributes of the

literature included in the review (i.e., number of sources included, number of sources excluded, types

of journals, methods used, quality of the resources)

b. Findings Synthesis: (5-8 pages) This section offers a thematic analysis of the findings. It ends with an

overall summary of the findings.

Conclusions and Further Recommendations

a. Implications for Nursing Practice: 1-2 pages

b. Conclusions and Contributions to the Professions of Nursing: 1-2 pages

c. Recommendations: 1-2 pages

d. Professional References

e. Appendices

f. Doctoral level writing

g. APA format is required with a title page, abstract, and reference page. An APA template is

available in the Course Resources with required headings and content described.

 

Preparing the Integrative Review Paper

The following are best practices for preparing this paper:

1. Use the DNP Project Integrative Review Paper template with required headings and descriptions of

required content.

2. Use the attached grading rubric to guide the development of your proposal.

Christmals, C. D., & Gross, J. J. (2017). An integrative literature review framework for

postgraduate nursing research reviews. European Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

 

Vol, 5(1). http://www.idpublications.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Full-Paper-AN-INTEGRATIVE-

LITERATURE-REVIEW-FRAMEWORK-FOR-POSTGRADUATE-NURSING-RESEARCH-REVIEWS.pdf

 

Holly, C. (2019). Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and the DNP Project. Springer Publishing

 

Company. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/lib/chamberlain-

ebooks/reader.action?docID=5746595&ppg=181

 

Holly, C. (2013). Scholarly inquiry and the DNP capstone. Springer Publishing Company.

 

https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/lib/chamberlain-

ebooks/reader.action?docID=1581169&ppg=142

 

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DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Complete an Integrative Review Paper of your proposed DNP project, along with conclusion and further

recommendations. You must present details of the entire proposed DNP project, including evidence of the

related practice problem from a global, national, and site perspective, your proposed evidence-based

intervention, with expected outcomes. For example, you will be able to use parts of your project proposal

completed in NR702, the literature synthesis completed in NR705, and the case study completed in NR707,

as long as you integrate comments provided by your professor when it was graded. The page limit relates

to the body of the paper only and does not include the cover sheet, reference list, or appendices. The paper

must be complete and polished and reflect doctoral-level writing skills. The grading rubric should be

reviewed carefully as you prepare the paper to ensure that all required elements are included.

 

Category

 

Description

Organization/Structure See Rubric

Mechanics/Usage See Rubric

APA See Rubric

Abstract See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Introduction See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Problem Statement See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Significance of the Practice Problem See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Theory or Translation Science Framework See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Methodology See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Review Protocol See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Data Analysis See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Results and Discussion See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Characterization of the Body of Literature See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Findings Synthesis See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Conclusions and Further Recommendations See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Implications for Nursing Practice See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Conclusions and Contributions to the Profession

of Nursing

 

See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Recommendations See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

References See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

 

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Appendices See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric

Total: 250 A quality essay will meet or exceed all the

above requirements as described on the

APA Template for the DNP Project

Integrative Review Paper and the following

grading rubric.

 

GRADING RUBRIC

Note: You will be allowed to rewrite this assignment if you do not earn an acceptable score on all criteria.

• If an acceptable score is not obtained for all criteria of Part I: Writing and APA, the paper will not be

graded but returned to you to rewrite the paper and earn an acceptable rating on all criteria, pass this

assignment, the course, and progress to graduation.

• If an acceptable score is obtained on all criteria of Part I: Writing and APA but the content in one or

more sections of Part II is unacceptable, the paper will be returned to you to rewrite the paper to

earn an acceptable rating on all criteria, pass this assignment, the course, and progress to graduation.

If your DNP Project Integrated Review is returned to you to rewrite, it is due within 5 days of when it was

returned to you.

 

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GRADING RUBRIC

Part I: Writing and APA Criterion Acceptable Not Acceptable

Organization/Structure

There is logical sequencing of ideas through well-developed

paragraphs. Transitions are used to enhance organization. There

is a logical progression of thoughts and ideas. Concepts are

clearly presented with doctoral level vocabulary. The paper is

well organized from introduction to conclusion.

Mechanics/Usage

There are few errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling,

sentence structure, or word usage.

APA

There is consistent adherence to APA criteria in title page,

running head, headings, citations, and/or reference page. Font,

layout, and/or margins adhere to APA format.

Part II: Content – Abstract Acceptable Not Acceptable

Abstract

The abstract includes all required content in 150 – 200 words.

Effectively summarizes the DNP Project.

Part II: Content – Introduction Acceptable Editing Required

Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)

The introduction clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose.

It is engaging and thought-provoking. The introduction clearly

states and describes the main topic and previews the structure

and content of the paper.

Problem Statement (1 paragraph)

The problem statement flows logically from the content provided

within the Introduction section. A clear statement of the problem

is provided, as well as explanation of the how the proposed

intervention will address the issue.

Significance of the Practice Problem (1-2 pages)

This section effectively describes the significance of the problem

including human and societal impact from a global, national, and

practicum site perspective.

The problem is significant to nursing and the student’s identified

practice area. Current data on incidence and/or prevalence is

included if appropriate. Cultural, political, legal, ethical, quality,

and safety implications are included if appropriate. There is

 

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substantiation with adequate number and quality of professional

references with no uncited statements of fact.

Theoretical Framework (1-2 pages)

The theoretical framework/translation science model is

appropriate to the problem and/or intervention and the student’s

identified practice area. There is clear linkage between the

components of the framework and the elements of the problem

and/or intervention.

Part III: Content – Methodology Acceptable Editing Required

Review Protocol (1-2 pages)

The methodology is written so that others can replicate the

study. There is a description in detail of how the review was

conducted, including a description of the search strategy, the

selection of databases used with justification, and the search

terms.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria (1-2 pages)

The specific selection approach is discussed, with an explanation

of the selection of sources.

Data Analysis (1-2 pages)

Explains how data were extracted from the sources and describes

how results from the studies were handled and combined.

Explains the process for how the sources were analyzed, whether

quantitatively or qualitatively, with a justification of the analytic

methods and their appropriateness.

Part IV: Content – Results and Discussion Acceptable Editing Required

Characteristics of the Body of Literature (2-4 pages)

The characteristics of the body of literature provides a thorough

review of the quality of the sources, the number of sources

eliminated, the number of sources included, the various types of

journals reviewed, and the methods used for the review. The

strengths and weaknesses of the sources are examined.

Findings Synthesis (5-8 pages)

The findings synthesis offers a substantial thematic analysis or

meta-analysis of the findings (in a met-analysis, numerical data is

combined from multiple studies to draw new conclusions). The

review of the literature covers all facets of the problem,

intervention and outcomes with numerous (at least 15 primary

research articles and/or systematic reviews no more than 5 years

old) references linking the practice problem and the selected