NUR 513 Topic 6 DQ 1 Based on your initial ideas, what types of scholarly nursing research (such as quantitative or qualitative research, peer-reviewed resources, etc.) would be required to further investigate the issue? References

My idea from Topic 5 DQ 1 was workplace violence (WPV), and my initial topic was much too broad. Before finding the best current evidence, I need to identify a specific clinical problem to best search for an answerable question (DeNisco & Barker, 2016). Using the PICOT template: population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and time, will help create that searchable question.

The next step is to look for something. PubMed is a good place to start because the articles are nursing-specific and many are available for free. My organization provides free access to well-known databases such as the Cochran Library, CINAHL, and Medline, as well as the option to avoid paying fees for full review articles. The GCU library provides students with the same resources.

Following the gathering of multiple sources of evidence, the evidence is critically appraised or graded, beginning

with the strongest and progressing to the weakest (DeNisco & Barker, 2016). A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials or clinical guidelines based on systematic reviews is the gold standard and strongest evidence. Qualitative or quantitative studies, reviews or clinical expertise, or patient preferences and values can all be used as evidence. The requirement is to determine the validity and applicability of the evidence as soon as possible. There are critical appraisal tools that ask specific questions about the methodology or design of the study. Aside from validity and usefulness, other criteria to consider include when the information was last updated, the clinical context and environment, and patient values and preferences. One of my personal favorites, UpToDate, employs a graded approach, with 1A representing the strongest recommendation and 2C representing a weak recommendation to use an intervention based on both evidence quality and patient preference.
Inquiry, as well as asking the best clinical question in a PICOT format, are critical steps in locating and searching for the best evidence. Evidence must be evaluated and integrated with patient values and preferences in order to make evidence-based practice decisions in nursing. Using the common databases searched, my Cochrane Library search yielded very low-to-low-quality evidence, with seven studies included. Some interventions, according to limited evidence, may reduce aggression toward healthcare workers (Spelten et al., 2020). April is National WPV Awareness Month, and it’s an excellent time to emphasize the importance of additional research. I recognize that I, too, require additional practice with this procedure.