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Application of Theory to Practice Paper Rubric

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Levels of Achievement

Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Formatting/APA/Grammar/Spelling/
Paragraph Structure/Submitted On
or before Due Date

5 Points
Uses the template format that
is provided in the instructions
to organize the paper. Uses
correct APA
formatting/grammar/spelling/
sentence and paragraph
construction, provides
reference page and citations.
Includes cover page.

4 Points
Uses the template format
that is provided in
instructions to organize the
paper . APA
formatting/grammar/spelling
/sentence and
paragraph/provides
reference page and citations
construction with few errors

3 Points
Uses the template format
that is provided in
instructions to organize the
paper. APA
formatting/grammar/spellin
g/sentence and paragraph,
citations provided but
missing reference page
construction with several
errors

0 Points
Does not set up
the paper using
the template
format or APA.
No references
provided and no
citations in APA.
Several
grammar,and
spelling errors.
Submits
assignment late.

Section I.Overview of Theory 10 Points
Include discussion of 5 major
concepts in the theory and
describe the classification of
the theory. Is it a grand
theory, or middle-range
theory?

8 Points
Include discussion of 4
major concepts in the theory
and describe the
classification of the theory.
Is it a grand theory, or
middle-range theory?

5 Points
Include discussion of 3
major concepts in the
theory and describe the
classification of the theory.
Is it a grand theory, or
middle-range theory?

0 Points
Fewer than 3
concepts from
the theory
provided and
lack of
classification of
the theory.

Section II.Selection of Theory 10 Points
Description of why you
selected this theory to inform
your research and application
of interventions to address the
problem. Provides 4 specific
discussion points.

8 Points
Description of why you
selected this theory to
inform your research and
application of interventions
to address the problem.
Provides 3 specific
discussion points

5 Points
Description of why you
selected this theory to
inform your research and
application of interventions
to address the problem.
Provides 2 specific
discussion points

0 Points
No description
on why theory
selected and less
than 2 specific
discussion points
provided.

Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Section III.Seven-Step Sequence in
Translating Theory into Practice

10 Points
Provides 3 paragraphs
describe that you will use the
seven-step sequence of
translating theories into
evidence-based assessment
tools, intervention protocols
and any other practical
actions you plan to take for
setting up your application of
the theory to practice. Provide
a brief description of each of
the seven steps

8 Points
Provides 2 paragraphs
describe that you will use
the seven-step sequence of
translating theories into
evidence-based assessment
tools, intervention protocols
and any other practical
actions you plan to take for
setting up your application
of the theory to practice.
Provide a brief description
of each of the seven steps

5 Points
Provides 1 paragraphs
describe that you will use
the seven-step sequence of
translating theories into
evidence-based assessment
tools, intervention
protocols and any other
practical actions you plan
to take for setting up your
application of the theory to
practice. Provide a brief
description of each of the
seven steps

0 Points
No description
of seven step
sequence or
discussion of
these steps.

Section IV. Step 1 – Problem 10 Points
Define the problem, provide
at least 5 specific details on
the problem and statistical
evidence from the literature
to support the need to address
the problem. Provide a
statistic from the CDC, AHA,
or other national regulatory
body and from a state and
local resource.

8 Points
Define the problem, provide
at least 4 specific details on
the problem and statistical
evidence from the literature
to support the need to
address the problem.
Provide a statistic from the
CDC, AHA, or other
national regulatory body and
from a state and local
resource.

5 Points
Define the problem,
provide at least 3 specific
details on the problem and
statistical evidence from
the literature to support the
need to address the
problem. Provide a statistic
from the CDC, AHA, or
other national regulatory
body and from a state and
local resource.

0 Points
Does not define
clearly or
provide a
description of
the specific
details of the
problem

Section V. Step 2 –Research Question 10 Points
Clearly describes the research
question using the PICOT
format to develop the
question and includes all 5
parts of PICOT. question.

8 Points
Clearly describes the
research question using the
PICOT format to develop
the question and includes all
4 parts of PICOT. question.

5 Points
Clearly describes the
research question using the
PICOT format to develop
the question and includes
all 3 parts of PICOT.
question.

0 Points
Does not clearly
define the
problem and less
than 3 parts of
PICOT included.

Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Section VI. Step 3 -Application of
Theory to Determine and Guide
Variable Selection and Measurement

10 Points
Describes the process used to
search the literature based on
the theory concepts to guide
your literature search for
variables and classification of
the empirical or non-
empirical literature to be
considered in the review
(provided 3 specific details).
Describe if you are using a
theory approach of empirical,
aesthetic, ethical, personal
knowing, or sociopolitical?

8 Points
Describes the process used
to search the literature based
on the theory concepts to
guide your literature search
for variables and
classification of the
empirical or non-empirical
literature to be considered in
the review (provided 2
specific details). Describe if
you are using a theory
approach of empirical,
aesthetic, ethical, personal
knowing, or sociopolitical?

5 Points
Describes the process used
to search the literature
based on the theory
concepts to guide your
literature search for
variables and classification
of the empirical or non-
empirical literature to be
considered in the review
(provided 1 specific
details). Describe if you are
using a theory approach of
empirical, aesthetic, ethical,
personal knowing, or
sociopolitical?

0 Points
Does not
describe the
process used to
search the
literature based
on the theory
concepts to
guide the
literature search
for variables and
classification of
the empirical or
non-empirical
literature to be
considered in the
review (provided
1 specific
details).
Describe if you
are using a
theory approach
of empirical,
aesthetic, ethical,
personal
knowing, or
sociopolitical?

Section VII. Step 4 –Interpretation of
Literature Findings

10 Points
Describes critical evaluation
of the literature, and include
an answer to the following
question: What works for
whom under what
circumstances how, and why?
Provide 3 specific examples
to support what works for

8 Points
Describes critical evaluation
of the literature, and include
an answer to the following
question: What works for
whom under what
circumstances how, and
why? Provide 2 specific
examples to support what

5 Points
Describes critical
evaluation of the literature,
and include an answer to
the following question:
What works for whom
under what circumstances
how, and why? Provide 1
specific examples to

0 Points
Does not
describe critical
evaluation of the
literature, and
include an
answer to the
following
question: What

Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

whom under what
circumstances and why and
how this impacts the problem.

works for whom under what
circumstances and why and
how this impacts the
problem.

support what works for
whom under what
circumstances and why and
how this impacts the
problem.

works for whom
under what
circumstances
how, and why?
Does not provide
1 specific
examples to
support what
works for whom
under what
circumstances
and why and
how this impacts
the problem

Section VIII. Step 5 –
Recommendations to Address
Problem

10 Points
Describes how the theory
selected corresponds with the
best practice evidence and
describe 3 recommendations
and the innovative
intervention you propose.

8 Points
Describes how the theory
selected corresponds with
the best practice evidence
and describe 2
recommendations and the
innovative intervention you
propose.

5 Points
Describes how the theory
selected corresponds with
the best practice evidence
and describe 1
recommendations and the
innovative intervention you
propose.

0 Points
Does not
describe how the
theory selected
corresponds with
the best practice
evidence or 1
recommendation
s and the
innovative
intervention you
propose.

Section IX. Step 6 – Plan to Evaluate
the Innovative Action Outcomes

5 Points
Describes the plan to evaluate
the effectiveness of the
innovative action. Provides 3
specific examples.

4 Points
Describes the plan to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the innovative action.
Provides 2

specific
examples.

3 Points
Describes the plan to
evaluate the effectiveness
of the innovative action.
Provides 1 specific
examples.

0 Points
Does not
describe the plan
to evaluate the
effectiveness of
the innovative
action. Does not
provide 1

Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
specific
examples.

Section X. Step 7 – Plan to
Disseminate the Outcomes of the
Innovation

5 Points
Describes the plan to
disseminate the results of
implementing the innovation,
the outcomes, and to who will
receive the dissemination.
Provides 3 details on how
dissemination will be
achieved.

4 Points
Describes the plan to
disseminate the results of
implementing the
innovation, the outcomes,
and to who will receive the
dissemination. Provides 2
details on how dissemination
will be achieved.

3 Points
Describes the plan to
disseminate the results of
implementing the
innovation, the outcomes,
and to who will receive the
dissemination. Provides 1
details on how
dissemination will be
achieved.

0 Points
Does not
describe the plan
to disseminate
the results of
implementing
the innovation,
the outcomes,
and to who will
receive the
dissemination.
Does not provide
1 detail on how
dissemination
will be achieved.

Section XI – Summary 5 Points
Provides a 2 paragraph
summary on how the theory
was applied to identify the
problem, create the PICOT
question, search the literature
to identify variables, the
impact on your new idea or
ideas for the innovative
approach to address the
problem, and the expected
outcomes.

4 Points
Provides a 1 paragraph
summary on how the theory
was applied to identify the
problem, create the PICOT
question, search the
literature to identify
variables, the impact on your
new idea or ideas for the
innovative approach to
address the problem, and the
expected outcomes.

3 Points
Provides a 1 paragraph
summary on how the theory
was applied to identify the
problem, but leaves out one
of the following: create the
PICOT question, search the
literature to identify
variables, the impact on
your new idea or ideas for
the innovative approach to
address the problem, and
the expected outcomes.

0 Points
Does not
provided a
substantial
summary.

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Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory

Formatting/APA/Grammar/Spelling/Paragraph
Structure/Submitted On or before Due Date

5 Points
Uses the template format that is provided in
the instructions to organize the paper. Uses
correct APA
formatting/grammar/spelling/sentence and
paragraph construction, provides reference
page and citations. Includes cover page.

4 Points
Uses the template format that is provided in
instructions to organize the paper . APA
formatting/grammar/spelling/sentence and
paragraph/provides reference page and
citations construction with few errors

3 Points
Uses the template format

instructions to organize th

formatting/grammar/spell
paragraph, citations provi
reference page constructio
errors

Section I.Overview of Theory 10 Points
Include discussion of 5 major concepts in the
theory and describe the classification of the
theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range
theory?

8 Points
Include discussion of 4 major concepts in the
theory and describe the classification of the
theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range
theory?

5 Points
Include discussion of 3 m
theory and describe the cl
theory. Is it a grand theory
theory?

Section II.Selection of Theory 10 Points
Description of why you selected this theory to
inform your research and application of
interventions to address the problem. Provides
4 specific discussion points.

8 Points
Description of why you selected this theory to
inform your research and application of
interventions to address the problem. Provides
3 specific discussion points

5 Points
Description of why you se
inform your research and
interventions to address th
2 specific discussion poin

Section III.Seven-Step Sequence in Translating
Theory into Practice

10 Points
Provides 3 paragraphs describe that you will
use the seven-step sequence of translating
theories into evidence-based assessment tools,
intervention protocols and any other practical
actions you plan to take for setting up your
application of the theory to practice. Provide a
brief description of each of the seven steps

8 Points
Provides 2 paragraphs describe that you will
use the seven-step sequence of translating
theories into evidence-based assessment tools,
intervention protocols and any other practical
actions you plan to take for setting up your
application of the theory to practice. Provide a
brief description of each of the seven steps

5 Points
Provides 1 paragraphs des
use the seven-step sequen
theories into evidence-bas
intervention protocols and
actions you plan to take fo
application of the theory t
brief description of each o

Section IV. Step 1 – Problem 10 Points
Define the problem, provide at least 5 specific
details on the problem and statistical evidence

8 Points
Define the problem, provide at least 4 specific
details on the problem and statistical evidence

5 Points
Define the problem, provi
details on the problem and

Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory

from the literature to support the need to
address the problem. Provide a statistic from
the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory
body and from a state and local resource.

from the literature to support the need to
address the problem. Provide a statistic from
the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory
body and from a state and local resource.

from the literature to supp
address the problem. Prov
the CDC, AHA, or other n
body and from a state and

Section V. Step 2 –Research Question 10 Points
Clearly describes the research question using
the PICOT format to develop the question and
includes all 5 parts of PICOT. question.

8 Points
Clearly describes the research question using
the PICOT format to develop the question and
includes all 4 parts of PICOT. question.

5 Points
Clearly describes the rese
the PICOT format to deve
includes all 3 parts of PIC

Section VI. Step 3 -Application of Theory to
Determine and Guide Variable Selection and
Measurement

10 Points
Describes the process used to search the
literature based on the theory concepts to
guide your literature search for variables and
classification of the empirical or non-
empirical literature to be considered in the
review (provided 3 specific details). Describe
if you are using a theory approach of
empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal
knowing, or sociopolitical?

8 Points
Describes the process used to search the
literature based on the theory concepts to
guide your literature search for variables and
classification of the empirical or non-
empirical literature to be considered in the
review (provided 2 specific details). Describe
if you are using a theory approach of
empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal
knowing, or sociopolitical?

5 Points
Describes the process use
literature based on the the
guide your literature searc
classification of the empir
empirical literature to be c
review (provided 1 specif
if you are using a theory a
empirical, aesthetic, ethic
knowing, or sociopolitica

Section VII. Step 4 –Interpretation of Literature
Findings

10 Points
Describes critical evaluation of the literature,
and include an answer to the following
question: What works for whom under what
circumstances how, and why? Provide 3
specific examples to support what works for
whom under what circumstances and why and
how this impacts the problem.

8 Points
Describes critical evaluation of the literature,
and include an answer to the following
question: What works for whom under what
circumstances how, and why? Provide 2
specific examples to support what works for
whom under what circumstances and why and
how this impacts the problem.

5 Points
Describes critical evaluati
and include an answer to t
question: What works for
circumstances how, and w
specific examples to supp
whom under what circum
how this impacts the prob

Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory

Section VIII. Step 5 –Recommendations to
Address Problem

10 Points
Describes how the theory selected
corresponds with the best practice evidence
and describe 3 recommendations and the
innovative intervention you propose.

8 Points
Describes how the theory selected
corresponds with the best practice evidence
and describe 2 recommendations and the
innovative intervention you propose.

5 Points
Describes how the theory
corresponds with the best
and describe 1 recommen
innovative intervention yo

Section IX. Step 6 – Plan to Evaluate the
Innovative Action Outcomes

5 Points
Describes the plan to evaluate the
effectiveness of the innovative action.
Provides 3 specific examples.

4 Points
Describes the plan to evaluate the
effectiveness of the innovative action.
Provides 2 specific examples.

3 Points
Describes the plan to eval
effectiveness of the innov
Provides 1 specific examp

Section X. Step 7 – Plan to Disseminate the
Outcomes of the Innovation

5 Points
Describes the plan to disseminate the results
of implementing the innovation, the
outcomes, and to who will receive the
dissemination. Provides 3 details on how
dissemination will be achieved.

4 Points
Describes the plan to disseminate the results
of implementing the innovation, the
outcomes, and to who will receive the
dissemination. Provides 2 details on how
dissemination will be achieved.

3 Points
Describes the plan to diss
of implementing the innov
outcomes, and to who wil
dissemination. Provides 1
dissemination will be ach

Section XI – Summary 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points

Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory

Provides a 2 paragraph summary on how the
theory was applied to identify the problem,
create the PICOT question, search the
literature to identify variables, the impact on
your new idea or ideas for the innovative
approach to address the problem, and the
expected outcomes.

Provides a 1 paragraph summary on how the
theory was applied to identify the problem,
create the PICOT question, search the
literature to identify variables, the impact on
your new idea or ideas for the innovative
approach to address the problem, and the
expected outcomes.

Provides a 1 paragraph su
theory was applied to iden
but leaves out one of the f
PICOT question, search th
identify variables, the imp
idea or ideas for the innov
address the problem, and
outcomes.

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NURS 601

Guidelines for Application of Theory to Practice Paper

This assignment focuses on applying a theoretical framework to a practice or other healthcare problem. The theory you select needs to come from the literature that you covered this semester. As Masters prepared nurses you are expected to have the knowledge to be a member on an interdisciplinary team that is transforming the delivery of healthcare services to address current problems in the delivery of healthcare, nursing education, nursing administration, and healthcare policy development. Designing an Application of Theory to Practice Paper will help you to prepare for this role. It is important that you understand how to apply theory to guide your research of the literature to identify best practice evidence to address issues and problems in delivering healthcare services.

When you select the theory it is important to consider how the theory framework (concepts) will shape the whole research process and where applicable how it will influence your intervention design. The theory needs to guide the variables that you plan to measure and the measurement tools you will use to assess the variables. Once you review the literature and collect the data the theory should help interpret the findings and be incorporated in the context of the theoretical framework.

Set your paper up using the following template and make sure you set the document up in APA format, provide a cover page with the name of your assignment, your name, the course number and the professor’s name, and a reference page. Make sure to use each section heading in your paper that is in bold below:

Title: (Example- Application of Nola Pender’s Health-Promotion Model)

I.Overview of Theory – Include discussion of major concepts in the theory and describe the classification of the theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range theory?

II.Selection of Theory – Description of why you selected this theory to inform your research and application of interventions to address the problem.

III.Seven-Step Sequence in Translating Theory into Practice – In 2-3 paragraphs describe that you will use the seven-step sequence of translating theories into evidence-based assessment tools, intervention protocols and any other practical actions you plan to take for setting up your application of the theory to practice. Provide a brief description of each of the seven steps. (You can find these steps with additional information in your Butts and Rich text in Chapter 26 – Using theory in evidence-based advanced nursing practice).

IV. Step 1 – Problem – Define the problem, provide at least 5 specific details on the problem and statistical evidence from the literature to support the need to address the problem. Provide a statistic from the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory body and from a state and local resource.

V. Step 2 – Research Question – Describe the research question about your problem using the PICOT format to develop your question. (PICOT stands for P-Patient Population, I-Intervention or Assessment, C-Group Comparison, O-Desired Outcome, T- Time).

VI. Step 3 – Application of Theory to Determine and Guide Variable Selection and Measurement – Describe the process you used to search the literature based on the theory concepts to guide your literature search for variables and classification of the empirical or non-empirical literature to be considered in the review (provided 3 specific details). Describe if you are using a theory approach of empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal knowing, or sociopolitical? (Example; If your problem is to address access to healthcare services or other healthcare delivery issues then you want to choose a Sociopolitical theory as you consider the patients home, community health center resources, outpatient clinics, inpatient tertiary or rehab hospital or long-term care facilities.)

VII. Step 4 – Interpretation of Literature Findings – Describe your critical evaluation of the literature, and include an answer to the following question: What works for whom under what circumstances how, and why? Provide 3 specific examples to support what works for whom under what circumstances and why and how this impacts the problem.

VIII. Step 5 – Recommendations to Address Problem – Now that you have evaluated the literature for best practice guidelines and approaches to address the problem it is time to apply your clinical judgement and expertise to describe how the theory you selected corresponds with the best practice evidence and describe 3 recommendations and the innovative intervention you propose.

IX. Step 6 – Plan to Evaluate the Innovative Action Outcomes – Describe how you plan to evaluate the effectiveness of your innovative action. Provide 3 specific examples.

X. Step 7 – Plan to Disseminate the Outcomes of the Innovation – Describe how you plan to disseminate the results of your innovation and to who you will disseminate to. Provide 3 details on how you will disseminate the results and to whom

XI. Summary – Provide a 2 paragraph summary on how your theory was applied to identify the problem, create the PICOT question, search the literature to identify variables, the impact on your new idea or ideas for the innovative approach to address the problem, and the expected outcomes.

*Important: Use APA for citations and the reference page.

Paragraph structure should be a minimum of 3 sentences and maximum of 5-6. Use correct grammar and sentence structure.