Question

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice:

Scenario 1: Identify a Research Topic and set Objectives

1.1)   Research Topic (Write the topic as a phrase or a sentence)

1.2)   Why did you choose this topic? (Why is this topic relevant to you?)

1.3)   Objectives (Write each objective as a phrase or a sentence)

Scenario 2: Literature Review
List the literature reviewed. Discuss with the Nurse Educator, the strengths, relevance, reliability and currency of the information gathered.
e.g: Simpson, H. (2016), 'Informed Consent: D'oh, Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal, 27 (1), 25.

3)   Scenario 3 Analysis: Analyse, compare and contrast the literature reviewed and write your findings and conclusions.

Scenario 4: Application to Nursing Practice
Having performed a literature review and analysed the information, consider how it could be applied to Nursing Practice.
4.1)   Discuss how the findings from your literature review have addressed the objectives identified. (minimum 70 words

4.2)   Were the study objectives met? What further research is needed?

4.3)   How can the findings be applied to Nursing Practice?

Answer 1

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programs on knowledge and attitude regarding substance abuse among college students in St.John's Community college at Newtown, New state.

This topic is relevant as there is a growing awareness that drug abuse and alcoholism is becoming a severe problem among youth in the selected area. As a researcher, I am interested in understanding the effectiveness of STP on knowledge and attitude among the youth so that the research findings can guide various stakeholders in policy formation on substance abuse and prevention.

Objectives of the study

To assess the knowledge regarding substance abuse

To assess the attitude regarding substance abuse

To assess the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding substance abuse

To assess the effectiveness of STP on attitude regarding substance abuse