Instructions: Please answer all questions completely in the form of a scholarly paper in APA format. Include your articles with submission. The possible points for each section are listed below, the quality of the writing will account for the remaining 10 points. Quality of writing includes the following: the clarity and organization of the writing throughout, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and the APA format (for crib sheet see http://www.wooster.edu/psychology and follow the link on the right for APA crib sheet). Phase I: Validation Phase A. BRIEFLY identify and define the clinical problem in your area of nursing interest or expertise. (5 points) B. List the three (3) data-based, research articles (in APA format) you selected to address the clinical problem indicated above: (NOTE: copies of these articles must be handed in with your completed FINAL EXAM) (1 point each; total=3 points) Article #1: Article #2: Article #3: C. Using the 3 databased, research articles you selected and reviewed for this final exam, summarize each of their findings regarding your clinical problem of interest. (10 points each = 30 points) D. Synthesize the results of the 3 studies by drawing conclusions about the solution to your clinical problem (10 points). Phase II: Comparative Evaluation Phase A. Fit of Setting - Are these solutions (findings) appropriate or inappropriate for you to use in your clinical setting? Create a table describing the sample and setting in each study you reviewed with your clinical setting (5 points). B. Substantiating Evaluation – Were the results the same for all 3 studies? (2 points) Yes/No? If No, explain in a few sentences C. Basis for Practice - What is the intervention (suggested by your review of the literature) for the clinical problem you would like to investigate or evaluate for use in your clinical setting? (Choose only ONE) (5 points) D. Feasibility - 1. What are the benefits of using this suggested solution in your clinical setting? (5 points) 2. What are the disadvantages of using this suggested solution in your clinical setting? (5 points) Phase III: Decision-Making Phase Describe the pilot study you would need to implement to test out the proposed solution for use in your clinical setting. Briefly describe the purpose and method (sample, setting, instruments and procedure)(8 points) B. Identify the persons or groups that must accept and implement this change (2 points) C. What are the motivations for change for these persons/groups? (2 points) D. What are the barriers to change for these persons/groups? (2 points) F. Describe TWO methods to overcome these identified barriers to change: (2 points each=4 points) G. Communication of Findings - For each of the following groups, identify ONE (1) method to communicate the findings of your research utilization project: (.5 point each; total = 2 points) 1. Administration of the organization 2. Staff nurses 3. Ancillary health care personnel (ex: physicians) 4. Public (assume no health care training/education) will e-mail the articles and a sample paper. due midnight tonight california time (PST)