Evidence-Based Proposal and Annotated Bibliography on Technology in Nursing

Write a 4-6 page annotated bibliography whereyou identify peer-reviewed publications that promote the use of a selectedtechnology to enhance quality and safety standards in nursing.

Before you begin to develop the assessment youare encouraged to complete the Annotated Bibliography Formative Assessment.Completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment and countstowards course engagement.

Rapid changes in information technology gohand-in-hand with progress in quality health care delivery, nursing practice,and interdisciplinary team collaboration. The following are only a few examplesof how the health care field uses technology to provide care to patients acrossmultiple settings:

• Patient monitoring devices.
• Robotics.
• Electronic medical records.
• Data management resources.
• Ready access to current science.

Technology is essential to the advancement ofthe nursing profession, maintaining quality care outcomes, patient safety, andresearch.

This assessment will give you the opportunityto deepen your knowledge of how technology can enhance quality and safetystandards in nursing. You will prepare an annotated bibliography on technologyin nursing. A well-prepared annotated bibliography is a comprehensivecommentary on the content of scholarly publications and other sources ofevidence about a selected nursing-related technology. A bibliography of thistype provides a vehicle for workplace discussion to address gaps in nursingpractice and to improve patient care outcomes. As nurses become moreaccountable in their practice, they are being called upon to expand their roleof caregiver and advocate to include fostering research and scholarship toadvance nursing practice. An annotated bibliography stimulates innovativethinking to find solutions and approaches to effectively and efficientlyaddress these issues.

Annotated Bibliography

Prepare a 46 page annotated bibliography inwhich you identify and describe peer-reviewed publications that promote the useof your selected technology to enhance quality and safety standards in nursing.Be sure that your annotated bibliography includes all of the followingelements:

• Introduction to the Selected Technology Topic
• What is your rationale for selecting this particular technology topic? Why are you interested in this?
• What research process did you employ?

• Which databases did you use?
• Which search terms did you use?
• Note: In this section of your bibliography, you may use first person since you are asked to describe your rationale for selecting the topic and the research strategies you employed. Use third person in the rest of the bibliography, however.
• Annotation Elements
• For each resource, include the full reference followed by the annotation.
• Explain the focus of the research or review article you chose.
• Provide a summary overview of the publication.

• According to this source, what is the impact of this technology on patient safety and quality of care?
• According to this source, what is the relevance of this technology to nursing practice and the work of the interdisciplinary health care team?
• Why did you select this publication to write about out of the many possible options? In other words, make the case as to why this resource is important for health care practitioners to read.
• Conclusion/Recommendation
• How would you tie together the key learnings from each of the four publications you examined?
• What organizational factors influence the selection of a technology in a health care setting? Consider such factors as organizational policies, resources, culture/social norms, commitment, training programs, and/or employee empowerment.
• How would you justify the implementation and use of the technology in a health care setting? Consider the impact of the technology on the health care organization, patient care/satisfaction, and interdisciplinary team productivity, satisfaction, and retention.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Length: 46-typed, double-spaced pages.
• Number of resources: Cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed resources.
• Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.
• APA: Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for all bibliographic entries. Refer to  as needed.