Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention
My research focus as Family Nurse Practitioner is on reducing the proportion of adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from moderate to mild anxiety in Plainfield, Illinois, so I’m considering the following variables:
- Independent Variable: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention
- Dependent Variable: Anxiety severity level (measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7] scale).
- Research Proposal – develop a (15 page) research proposal.
1.) APA: Title page, Running head
2.) Abstract: brief intro, purpose, study design, sample selection/size goals (250 word limit)
3.) Paper Introduction Background (relevant brief history of disease or problem) Significance (seriousness, scope & magnitude of problem)
4.) Problem Statement & Purpose of paper
5.) Literature Review (theoretical & empirical) & brief summary of articles leading to next section on framework
6.) Theoretical Framework (2 tables: who, major focus, definition of theorists main concepts . Second table w/students’ areas of interests inserted)
7.) Research Questions, objectives or hypothesis
8.) Methods & Procedures: Study design, population (sample size, demographics) sampling description (selection, ethical considerations, measurement (tool, validity & reliability) design limitations
9.) Data Analysis (Plan: measures data distribution central tendency determining appropriate statistics (predict explain causality) Which statistics might you choose if your study was implemented?
10.) Budget and timetable (categories in budget & implementation Frequency and ending of interventions)
11.) Conclusion
12.) APA: Grammar, logic, clear & organized, headings
PURPOSE
Select any middle range nursing theory and do a PowerPoint presentation on ways in which the theory is applicable to your practice
END OF COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Critically analyze the philosophical underpinnings of nursing theories. Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.
Examine the influence that nursing models and theories have upon research and practice. Apply nursing theory or theories to nursing research.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare
settings
Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical prevention interventions that affect individual and population-based health outcomes, perform risk assessments, and design plans or programs of care Relate knowledge of illness and disease management to providing evidence-based care to clients,
communities, and vulnerable populations in an evolving healthcare delivery system. Integrate
nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare settings APA