Homework: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice
Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice
o Evaluate the application of current literature to clinical practice
To prepare:
o Review the Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group work and group therapy.
o Select one of the articles from the Learning Resources to evaluate for this Homework.
Note: In nursing practice, it is not uncommon to review current literature and share findings with your colleagues. Approach this Homework as though you were presenting the information to your colleagues.
Task
In a 5 to 10 slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following:
1. Provide an overview of the article you selected, including answers to the following questions. ( see Articles Below)
a. What type of group was discussed?
b. Who were the participants in the group? Why were they selected?
c. What was the setting of the group?
d. How often did the group meet?
e. What was the duration of the group therapy?
f. What curative factors might be important for this group and why?
g. What "exclusion criteria" did the authors mention?
2. Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your own client groups. If so, how? If not, why?
3. Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.