Benchmark Homework: Literature
You described the population and quality initiative related to your PICOT (Population/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time to achieve the outcome) statement. In this homework, you will formalize your PICOT and research process.
Use the GCU Library to perform a search for peer-reviewed research articles. Find five peer-reviewed primary source translational research articles.
In a paper of 1,250 to 1,500 words, synthesize the research into a literature review. The literature review should provide an overview for the reader that illustrates the research related to your particular PICOT. Include the following:
o Introduction: Describe the clinical issue or problem you are addressing.
o Methods: Describe the criteria you used in choosing your articles
o Synthesize the Literature: Discuss the main components of each article (subjects, methods, key findings) and provide rationale for how this supports your PICOT; Compare and contrast the articles: Discuss limitations, controversies, and similarities/differences of the studies.
o Areas of Further Study: Analyze the evidence presented in your articles to identify what is known, unknown, and requires further study.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.