Conduct a search of literature relevant to the problem/topic. Identify a minimum of 4 references, most of which are randomized clinical trials. Only one opinion articles may be included. (I will include 4 articles I found to be used also.)

Read the peer- reviewed articles with the focus of preparing a document that will compare and contrast the information in the articles you found. Copies of the articles used must be submitted with the final assignment.

The reader of your literature review should be able to clearly identify the gaps in the knowledge in the problem area as well as the purpose of the study you are proposing. You should be able to write enough to create an effective argument but not so much that the result looks padded.

Prepare an Evidence Matrix using the template attached

Your Introduction must include:

Your PICOT question. (PLEASE OUTLINE THE PICOT QUESTION AND ANSWER EACH PART OF THIS ACRONYM)

Purpose of or rationale for the scholarly project:

Provide an evidence-based explanation of why it is necessary to complete your scholarly project and what benefit will be gained (health promotion, fiscal, and efficiency).

Background on the problem or population of interest:

Using primary sources, provide data on your topic.

Providing the background will demonstrate the focused need for your project.

Significance of the problem to nursing and health care:

State how your problem or population of interest aligns with the larger interest of health care in the community.

Create a context to why your topic is important.

Benefit of the project to nursing practice:

State what will be gained from your project.

Describe the expected outcomes of your project to practice within your population and setting.

Relate the outcomes to evidence-based guidelines and outcomes.

Describe how your project may influence other populations or settings.

Submission Instructions:

The assignment is 5-6 pages in length and follows current APA format including citation of references.

Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.

Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manua