Purpose:
This Assignment is helpful in developing the groundwork for understanding and integrating evidence-based practice in healthcare throughout the rest of the course. In this Assignment you will have the chance to see how the research you look for can be applied in the work you do in your practice. 
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS
Overview:
You will select a topic — Topic selected  PICOT Question
In Patients with hypertension (P) what is the effect of using Telemonitoring blood pressure (I) compared to usual care (C) dose it improves blood pressure control (O) within the first few months of starting medication (T)
Foreground
High blood pressure is an important risk factor for stoke and ischemic heart disease (McKinstry, B., Hanley J., & Lewis, S, 2015). Home BP telemonitoring may be one way to improve blood pressure control. Treatment of Hypertension Based on Home or Office (THOP) trail put together a randomized study that gathered 203 participants BP rates whose BP medication was adjusted based on home BP compared to 197 control participants. Medication adjustments according to home  blood pressure measurements led to less intensive drug treatment but with less Blood pressure control (Lee & Park, 2016). This proved that home BP telemonitoring, medication adherence, diet modification can improver blood pressure control.
Background Information
Studies shows that African Americans have a higher risk of being diagnosed with hypertension versus any other race in the world. African Americans develop hypertension at an early age. Many interventions have been designed to help patients manage their hypertension. Home -base blood pressure telemonitoring is associated with reduction in high blood pressure and increase patient’s overall health.  Patients are able to monitor their own vitals, and communicate it with their health care provider. About 1 of 3 U.S adults or about 75 million people have high blood pressure and only about 54% have it under control (CDC, 2019). High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke which is the two-leading cause of deaths in the U.S. High B.P is known as a silent killer due to the fact that it has no symptoms and many people don’t know that they have it. That’s why it is important to check your blood pressure often to ensure that you do not have hypertension. Home BP telemonitoring combined with self-adjustment based on prespecified treatment algorithms has been shown to improve BP control (Zullig, Melnyk, Goldstein, Shaw, & Bosworth, 2016).
From the chapter readings and discussion, formulate a 3–5 page scholarly paper in APA format, providing an overview of the terms and function of EPB. An introduction, discussion and conclusion is expected in the overview on this topic
Directions:

Formulate the question.—– question is listed above with foreground and background as a guide
Using the Cochrane database, research the question using the PICOT model and key words.
Post your topic and a short summary of results for feedback from your instructor and peers by Day 5
Write a 3–5 page paper, reviewing evidence-based practice, as it relates to your practice question and integrate feedback from the instructor and/or peers.
Include a minimum of three evidence-based references .SOURCES MUST BE NO LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD and in APA formatting

Textbook Readings

Making the Case for Evidence-Based Practice and Cultivating a Spirit of Inquiry”
“Asking Compelling, Clinical Questions”
“Finding Relevant Evidence to Answer Clinical Questions”
“Critically Appraising Knowledge for Clinical Decision Making”
“Critically Appraising Quantitative Evidence for Clinical Decision Making

LINK TO BOOK: https://books.google.com/books?id=7tdLDgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Philosophies+And+Theories+For+Advanced+Nursing+Practice+3RD+18&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3pviH9ebhAhXCxFkKHZC1CqYQ6AEILzAB#v=onepage&q=Philosophies%20And%20Theories%20For%20Advanced%20Nursing%20Practice%203RD%2018&f=false
Grading Rubric for this Assignment is attached please make sure the assignment follows the rubric
Assignment Requirements:
Before finalizing your work, you should:

be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your writing Assignment should:

follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
use APA 6th Edition format.

I have attached links that are helpful for writing APA format, Also using the Cochrane data base listed in direction # 2
Here is the link to Trip Medical Database.  You can use words from your PICOT for search.
https://www.tripdatabase.com/#pico   Remember to be specific.  Be succinct.
Here are resources for setting up your paper in APA formatting.  

University of South Dakota (2014, April 27). How to use the features in Word to set up paper in APA format [YouTube Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4L3WaqBttk
Here is a source for learning more about the Cochrane database. 
Cochrane Library. (n.d.) How to use the Cochrane Library. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cochranelibrary.com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/help/how-to-use-cochrane-library.html
Unit 2 Assignment
Rubric
Content Rubric
Introductory – Not
submitted or largely Emergent – Work shows
incomplete. Work may some comprehension
indicate very little if any but errors indicating
comprehension of
miscomprehension may
content.
be present.
0 – 1.9
2 – 2.9
Introductory
Emergent
Identified three evidencebased references to
formulate a valid clinical
question for the PICOT
project.
Defined the clinical
question.
Summarized evidence for
the PICOT.
Identified relevant
databases.
Writing Rubric (everyone
starts with 4’s = no
deductions)
Grammar & Punctuation
Spelling
0-1
The overall meaning of the
paper is difficult to
understand. Sentence
structure, subject verb
agreement errors, missing
prepositions, and missing
punctuation make finding
meaning difficult.
2
Several confusing
sentences, or 1 to 2
confusing paragraphs make
understanding parts of the
paper difficult, but the overall
paper meaning is clear.
Many subject verb
agreement errors, run-on
sentences, etc. cause
confusion.
Many typos, misspelled
The many misspelled words
words, or the use of
and incorrect words choices
incorrect words making
significantly interfere with the
understanding difficult in a
readability.
few places.
Order of Ideas & Length
Requirement
The order of information is
confusing in several places
Paper has some good
and this organization
information or research, but interferes with the meaning
it does not follow
or intent of the paper.
assignment directions and is However, the paper has a
lacking in overall
generally discernible
organization and content.
purpose and follows
assignment directions
overall.
APA
This is an attempt use APA
formatting and citing. There
There is some attempt at
are both in-text citations and
APA formatting and citing.
reference listings. Citation
There are one or more
information may be missing
missing parts such as the
or incorrect (i.e. Websites
cover page or references
listed as in-text or reference
list. Citation information may
citations). There is an
be missing. Citation
attempt to cite all outside
mistakes make authorship
sources in at least one
unclear.
place. Authorship is
generally clear.
120
Total available points
=
Practiced – Work
indicates overall
progress toward
comprehension. Minor
errors may present.
Proficient/Mastered Work is complete and
indicates full
comprehension of
content.
3 – 3.9
4
Weight
Final
Score
4
45%
1.80
4
20%
0.80
4
20%
0.80
4
4
15%
0.60
Score
Content Score
Practiced
Proficient/Mastered
3
4
A few confusing sentences
make it difficult to
understand a small portion
of the paper. However, the
overall meaning of a
paragraph and the paper are
intact. There may be a few
subject verb agreement
errors or some missing
punctuation.
There are one or two
confusing sentences, but
the overall sentence and
paragraph meanings are
clear. There are a few
minor punctuation errors
such as comma splices or
run-on sentences.
Some misspelled words or
the misuse of words such as
confusing then/than.
However, intent is still clear.
A few misspelled words
normally caught by
spellcheckers are present
but do not significantly
interfere with the overall
readability of the paper.
120
Weight
Final
Score
4
35%
1.40
4
35%
1.40
Score
The order of information is
confusing in a few places
and the lack of organization
interferes with the meaning
or intent of the paper in a
minor way.
The overall order of the
information is clear and
contributes to the meaning
of assignment. There is
one paragraph or a
sentence or two that are
out of place or other minor
organizational issues. A
few sentences may be
long and hard to
understand. Meets length
requirements.
There is a strong attempt
to cite all sources using
There is an overall attempt
APA style. Minor paper
at APA formatting and
formatting errors such as a
citation style. All sources
misplaced running head or
appear to have some form of
margins may occur. Minor
citation both in the text and
in-text citation errors such
on a reference list. There are
as a missing page number
some formatting and citation
or a misplaced date may
errors. Citations generally
occur. Quotation marks
make authorship clear.
and citations make
authorship clear.
4
20%
0.80
4
10%
0.40
Writing
Deduction
0
Final Score
120
Percentage
100%