Introduction

C

linical

Practice Guideline

E

vidence Table

XYZ theory is important to nursing because it addresses the problem of __________that affects x% of the population. Smith (2020) developed this middle range theory to explain xxxx.

M

ethods

Conclusion

(

B

rief, succinct reason why this theory and these guidelines should be adopted by a health care agency).

References

A

rmola, R.R., Bourgault, A. M., Halm, M. A., Board, R.M., Harrington, L., Heafey, C. A., Lee, R., Shellner, P. K., Medina, J. (2009). AACN levels of evidence: What’s new? Critical Care Nurse 29(4), 70-73.

Contact Information and Acknowledgements

Contact information: Student name; email address

Acknowledgements: This poster was developed as a project for NURS 7000 Theoretical Foundations, University of Memphis

Professor: Name, Rank, University, of Memphis, university email address

Course

D

esigner: Toni Bargagliotti, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Professor, University of Memphis,

tbargagl@memphis.edu

for questions about assignment/structure of poster.

A qualitative synthesis of XYZ theory was conducted to ascertain the evidence supporting the use of xyz theory in nursing practice, nursing research, nursing education, and nursing administration.

Synopsis of Proposed

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Using XYZ Theory

Student name, BSN, RN

University of Memphis

Application of xyz Theory

Assumptions of XYZ Theory

Major Concepts

Propositions

Model showing relationship between the concepts

Instruments

C

Reference Discipline	Purpose/ Research Question(s)/ Hypotheses	Sample & Instruments used	Variables Analysis of Data	Findings	Strengths/ Limitations	1 Level of evidence
Otoo, Lartey & Perez-Escamilla (2009) Nursing	Incentives/Barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in periurban Ghanian women	n= 35 women with child <4 mo. x age=27.5 _____________ 4 focus groups of 7-10 women; 10 open ended questions,	Demographics 4 discussion areas: Knowledge of EBF, reasons, motivation, benefits of EBF, barriers to EBF and consequences	EBF easier milk flow barriers= jobs, breast/nipple problems, perceived insuf. milk family pressure	Convenience sample; possible bias from social pressure in group

Include inclusion/exclusion criteria for literature search, search engines used, keyterms used in the search, parameters for dates of publication

Qualifying Statement

These guidelines were developed by the author as a master’s student project for NURS 7000 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice. They were designed to provide nurses with proposed clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the clinical application of this middle range theory based on the best available evidence at the time these were written. They were not developed by an expert panel. This document is not intended to impose a standard of care that prevents a variance in a specific situation. They are proposed guidelines that should only be used according to the nurse’s judgment of their usefulness with each individual patient and situation.

A

B

C

D

E

M

1American Association of Critical Care Nurses’ (2011). Evidence Leveling System

Meta-analysis of multiple controlled studies or meta-synthesis of qualitative studies with results that consistently support a specific action, intervention or treatment

Well designed controlled studies, both randomized and nonrandomized, with results that consistently support a specific action, intervention, or treatment.

Qualitative studies, descriptive or correlational studies, integrative reviews, systematic reviews, or randomized controlled trials with inconsistent results.

Peer-reviewed professional standards, with clinical studies to support recommendations.

Theory-based evidence from expert opinion or multiple case reports.

Manufacturer’s recommendation

Benefits/Harms of Implementing the Guideline Recommendations

Potential Benefits

Potential Harms

Strength of Recommendation

Rating Scale

A (High)
Recommendation Meta-analysis of high quality well-controlled studies or of qualitative studies that consistently support action, intervention, or treatment; relevant to practice B (Moderate)
Recommendation High quality evidence with minor differences in findings; Based on Level B, C, or D evidence: relevant to practice C (Weak)
Recommendation Limited or low quality evidence; based on consensus of usual practice. NR Not
Recommended Unable to recommend based on current evidence; weak evidence or heterogeneity of findings;

A

Assessments	Assess all women admitted to Labor and Delivery for risk factors (single, minimal support system, hx of depression) for PPD (Smith, 2020 [A]; Jones, 2025 [B]) The [A] or [B] after the author, year is the weight of that evidence from your evidence table. Notice how well the CPG will now be supported with graded evidence.
Interventions
Text

Decision options

Clinical Practice Guidelines
Strength of Recommendation

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Introduction

C

linical

Practice Guideline

E

vidence Table

XYZ theory is important to nursing because it addresses the problem of __________that affects x% of the population. Smith (2020) developed this middle range theory to explain xxxx.

M

ethods

Conclusion

(

B

rief, succinct reason why this theory and these guidelines should be adopted by a health care agency).

References

A

rmola, R.R., Bourgault, A. M., Halm, M. A., Board, R.M., Harrington, L., Heafey, C. A., Lee, R., Shellner, P. K., Medina, J. (2009). AACN levels of evidence: What’s new? Critical Care Nurse 29(4), 70-73.

Contact Information and Acknowledgements

Contact information: Student name; email address

Acknowledgements: This poster was developed as a project for NURS 7000 Theoretical Foundations, University of Memphis

Professor: Name, Rank, University, of Memphis, university email address

Course

D

esigner: Toni Bargagliotti, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Professor, University of Memphis,

tbargagl@memphis.edu

for questions about assignment/structure of poster.

A qualitative synthesis of XYZ theory was conducted to ascertain the evidence supporting the use of xyz theory in nursing practice, nursing research, nursing education, and nursing administration.

Synopsis of Proposed

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Using XYZ Theory

Student name, BSN, RN

University of Memphis

Application of xyz Theory

Assumptions of XYZ Theory

Major Concepts

Propositions

Model showing relationship between the concepts

Instruments

C

Reference Discipline	Purpose/ Research Question(s)/ Hypotheses	Sample & Instruments used	Variables Analysis of Data	Findings	Strengths/ Limitations	1 Level of evidence
Otoo, Lartey & Perez-Escamilla (2009) Nursing	Incentives/Barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in periurban Ghanian women	n= 35 women with child <4 mo. x age=27.5 _____________ 4 focus groups of 7-10 women; 10 open ended questions,	Demographics 4 discussion areas: Knowledge of EBF, reasons, motivation, benefits of EBF, barriers to EBF and consequences	EBF easier milk flow barriers= jobs, breast/nipple problems, perceived insuf. milk family pressure	Convenience sample; possible bias from social pressure in group

Include inclusion/exclusion criteria for literature search, search engines used, keyterms used in the search, parameters for dates of publication

Qualifying Statement

These guidelines were developed by the author as a master’s student project for NURS 7000 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice. They were designed to provide nurses with proposed clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the clinical application of this middle range theory based on the best available evidence at the time these were written. They were not developed by an expert panel. This document is not intended to impose a standard of care that prevents a variance in a specific situation. They are proposed guidelines that should only be used according to the nurse’s judgment of their usefulness with each individual patient and situation.

A

B

C

D

E

M

1American Association of Critical Care Nurses’ (2011). Evidence Leveling System

Meta-analysis of multiple controlled studies or meta-synthesis of qualitative studies with results that consistently support a specific action, intervention or treatment

Well designed controlled studies, both randomized and nonrandomized, with results that consistently support a specific action, intervention, or treatment.

Qualitative studies, descriptive or correlational studies, integrative reviews, systematic reviews, or randomized controlled trials with inconsistent results.

Peer-reviewed professional standards, with clinical studies to support recommendations.

Theory-based evidence from expert opinion or multiple case reports.

Manufacturer’s recommendation

Benefits/Harms of Implementing the Guideline Recommendations

Potential Benefits

Potential Harms

Strength of Recommendation

Rating Scale

A (High)
Recommendation Meta-analysis of high quality well-controlled studies or of qualitative studies that consistently support action, intervention, or treatment; relevant to practice B (Moderate)
Recommendation High quality evidence with minor differences in findings; Based on Level B, C, or D evidence: relevant to practice C (Weak)
Recommendation Limited or low quality evidence; based on consensus of usual practice. NR Not
Recommended Unable to recommend based on current evidence; weak evidence or heterogeneity of findings;

A

Assessments	Assess all women admitted to Labor and Delivery for risk factors (single, minimal support system, hx of depression) for PPD (Smith, 2020 [A]; Jones, 2025 [B]) The [A] or [B] after the author, year is the weight of that evidence from your evidence table. Notice how well the CPG will now be supported with graded evidence.
Interventions
Text

Decision options

Clinical Practice Guidelines
Strength of Recommendation

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TIP: The font size of your title should be bigger than your name(s) and institution name(s).

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TIP: See if your company’s logo is available on our free poster templates page.

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How to add Text

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How to remove the info bars

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