Proposal writing for clinical nursing and DNP projects

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Copyright
Contents
Contributors for Proposal Abstracts and Project Examples
Preface
Acknowledgments
Instructor Resources
Section I: Writing Your Proposal: Putting Your “Problem” in Context
	Chapter 1: Introduction: Why a Scholarly Proposal for the Clinical Project?
		Proposal Writing for Scholarly Clinical Projects: Its Importance
		Writing a Clinical Project Proposal
		Clinical Scholarship and the Reflective Clinician
		Making a Clinical Proposal Scholarly
		How does the Reflective Clinician Use Evidence in Clinical Projects?
		Common Terms Related to Clinical Projects and Use of Best Evidence
		Clinical Scholarship: Seeking and Gaining a Mentor
		Introduction to the Clinical Project Triangle
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 2: Using the Writing Plan as a Developmental Tool for the Advanced Clinical Project
		Considering Scholarly Writing and Reading Together
		A Plan for Self-Directed Writing: Prewriting and the Broad Writing Plan
		Drafting the Scholarly Writing Plan
		Strategies to Keep the Scholarly Writing Plan Moving Forward
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 3: Writing a Good Clinical Problem Statement and Placing the Clinical Problem in Context
		From Area of Concern to Problem Statement
		Focusing the Problem: Bringing Ideas Into Shape
		Focusing the Problem: Narrowing the Topic
		Focusing the Problem: Clarifying the Problem Name and Description
		Focusing the Problem: Describing Context and Setting Boundaries
		What Makes This a Good and Important Problem to Study?
		Introducing the Problem in the Proposal
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 4: Clinical Projects and Quality Improvement: Thinking “Big Picture”
		How Can Clinical Projects Help Improve Practice?
		Is Your Project a Match for QI?
		QI: Systems and Population Perspectives
		Practical Considerations as You Begin QI Projects
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 5: Into the Literature: Gaining Best Evidence and Relevant Literature
		What Makes a Good Literature Review?
		The Review of Literature as the Basis for Further Proposal Work
		Beginning the Literature Review
		Clarify the Type of Review
		Formal Systematic Reviews of the Literature: The Process Overview
		The Literature Search: Obtaining Evidence
		Challenges/Facilitators to Gaining the Evidence
		The Evidence Summary: Organizing the Literature Review
		Literature Review Tips for Getting Started
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 6: Synthesizing Best Evidence and Literature Review
		Creating the Literature Synthesis
		Organize the Synthesis
		Prewriting the Synthesis
		Moving to the Finished Literature Synthesis
		Finishing-Up Checklist for Literature Synthesis
		Relating the Literature Synthesis to the Concept of “Translating” Evidence
		Literature Synthesis Tips to Consider
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 7: Framing the Advanced Clinical Project With Relevant Clinical Frameworks
		The Importance of Theories and Frameworks
		What It Means to Frame a Project: The Project Triangle
		The Purpose of Frameworks
		Selecting an Appropriate Framework
		Sample Frameworks
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
Section II: Writing Your Proposal: Designing and Setting the Stage for Your Project
	Chapter 8: Addressing Outcomes Evaluation in the Advanced Clinical Project Proposal
		Considering Project Outcomes/Expectations
		Outcomes Evaluation and the Project Triangle
		Systems Models and Outcomes
		Outcomes Vary By Project Purpose
		Outcomes Evaluation and Project Planning
		Broad Outcome Evaluation Principles
		Making Choices About Outcomes
		What Strategies Can Help Gain Outcome Data?
		Other Outcomes-Evaluation Considerations
		Tips for Getting Started
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 9: Guiding the Advanced Clinical Project: The Purpose of a Purpose Statement
		What is the Purpose Statement?
		The Project Triangle
		How is a Purpose Statement Related to the Clinical Problem?
		Problem Statement to Purpose Statement
		Checklist: Evaluating the Purpose Statement
		Additional Steps in Writing the Purpose Statement
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 10: Mapping It Out: From Problem to Advanced Clinical Project Plan
		Mapping It Out and What that Means
		Recalling the State of the Evidence
		Project Mapping: Determining a Project Pathway for an Evidence-Based Clinical Project
		Additional Approaches to Guide the Evidence-Based Project
		Project Mapping: The Big Picture
		Further Considerations for the Project Proposal Map
		Tools to Help: Further Mapping and Outlining
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 11: Writing the Methods Section: Organizing the Advanced Clinical Project Proposal
		The Importance of the Methods Section
		Focusing the Project Methods
		Data Collection: Plans for Gaining Project Evaluation Data
		Which Methods for Data Collection Would Work Best?
		Strategies for Collecting/Gaining Data
		Additional Comments on Data Collection
		Examples for Using the Project Triangle
		Setting and Sample Considerations for Your Proposal
		So, Which Approaches Do You Use for the Proposal?
		Writing Up the Methods
		Project Methods, Quick Questions
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 12: Gaining Credible Clinical Project Data: Being Systematic and Objective
		Providing a Detailed Plan for Data Collection
		Describing Credible/Trustworthy Tools
		Other Considerations
		Further Challenges
		Summary and Key Points
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
Section III: Writing Your Proposal: Adding the Detail for Proposal Completion
	Chapter 13: Writing the Data-Analysis Plans for Advanced Clinical Projects
		Plans for Organizing Data
		Plans for Analyzing Data
		The Project Triangle and Data Analysis
		Making a Plan for Reporting the Data Analysis: Visual Presentation
		Quick Tips
		Planning Ahead for Project Completion: Discussion/Implications
		Summary and Key Points
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 14: Keeping Clinical Projects Ethical and Dependable
		Professionalism and Professional Standards
		Key Ethical Standards
		Final Steps
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 15: Finalizing the Proposal as a Professional Document: Reviewing, Editing, and Revising
		Editing/Revising the First Draft
		Completing the Final Proposal
		Questions to Guide You in Detailing the Proposal
		Further Writing Tips
		Finalizing the Timeline and Project Budget
		Tools that Facilitate Proposal Completion
		Reflecting and Self-Editing
		Presenting Your Proposal From the Podium
		Next Steps: Using the Proposal for Project Implementation and Final Report Write-Up
		Summary and Key Points
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		To-Do List
		References
Section IV: Finalizing Your Proposal and Project: Next Steps
	Chapter 16: Moving the Proposal to Completed Project
		Implementation and Project Management
		Evaluating Your Final Protocol Implementation
		Summary and Key Points
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 17: Moving the Proposal to Written Final Report
		From Idea to Completed Project
		Converting the Project Proposal to Final Written Report
		New Sections in the Final Report
		Using the Abstract as a Tool to Finalize Your Work
		The Edit-And-Revise Process, Again
		Presenting Your Final Report From the Podium
		Summary and Key Points
		Websites for Further Review
		Next Chapter Up
		Learning Activities
		References
	Chapter 18: Moving Your Completed Project to Dissemination and Further Scholarship
		The Proposal and Project: Reflecting on What has Been Gained
		Next Steps: Disseminating, Advancing, and Building on Your Project
		Additional Concepts of Value
		Summary and Key Points
		Learning Activities
		References
Appendices
	Appendix A: Project Triangle Model
	Appendix B: Checklist for Planning or Self-Assessment of a Specific Project
	Appendix C: Proposal Abstract: “Improving the Care of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Using Evidence-Based Guidelines"
	Appendix D: Proposal Abstract: “Improving Diabetes Care Delivery in an Integrated Health Clinic”
	Appendix E: Project Abstract: “Unit-Based Council Chairs’ Perception of Unit-Based Councils”
	Appendix F: Proposal Abstract: “Descriptive Evidence Generating: Learning From Practitioner Owners of Clinics in Missouri"
	Appendix G: Proposal Abstract: “Evidence Synthesis Plus: Anesthesia Considerations and Implications for Obese Pediatric Patients”
	Appendix H: Proposal Abstract: “Evidence-Based Quality Improvement: Improving the Communication of Clinical Information Between Nurse and Physicians in Long-Term Care"
Index