15 Aug Nutrition Skills Essay
Topic Question: What methods can be used to assess nutritional status?
Main Topic: Evaluating nutritional status.
Articles for review:
Vyncke, K, Cruz, Fernandez E., Faj-Pascual, M., Cuenca-Garca, M., De Keyzer, W., Gonzalez-Gross. M., Moreno, L., Beghin, L., Breidenassel, C., Kersting, M., Albers, U., Diethelm, K., Mouratidou, T., Grammatikaki, E., Vriedt, T., Marcos, A., Bammann, K., Bornhortst, C., Leclercq, C., Manios, Y.Huybrechts, I. (2013). Validation of the diet quality index for adolescents by comparison with biomarkers, nutrient and food intakes: the HELENA study. British Journal of Nutrition, 109(11), 2067-78. doi:10.1017/S000711451200414X.
The Summary must include the following headings (see rubric for criteria under each heading):
Introduction and Key Points (10 Points)
Defines the topic and question
States why it is a problem
Information presented in logical sequence
Article Search (25 Points)
Current (less than 5 years) and credible resource
Database search – terms and methods used
Number of articles located
Source outside of ATI module used
Article Findings (25 Points)
How it addresses the topic
Type of research conducted
Findings of research
Why this article was chosen
Evidence for Practice (25 Points)
Summary of evidence
How it will improve practice
How this evidence will decrease a gap to practice
Any concerns or weaknesses located in the evidence
Sharing of Evidence (25 Points)
Who would you share the information with?
How would you share this information?
What resources would you need to accomplish this sharing of evidence?
Why would it be important to share this evidence with the nursing profession?
Conclusion (20 Points)
Summarizes the theme of the paper
Information presented in logical sequence
All key points addressed
Conclusion shows depth of understanding of topic
