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Assignment Overview:

Here is a step-by-step instructions guide for creating an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) ePoster using the (c) 2025 Johns Hopkins EBP Model. This guide helps you organize and present your EBP project in a professional poster format for dissemination. Each section corresponds to a part of the poster and aligns with the Johns Hopkins EBP model and publication standards.

Instructions:

1. Download the required tools to use for this assignment:
2. The (c)
4. website will provide all the forms/appendices required.

• After completing the permission forms, students will use the information gathered to create their EBP Model ePoster.

Then, use each form/appendix to complete each section listed below for the EBP ePoster.

Sections:

Title and Abstract

Review Appendix A: EBP Project Steps and Overview before starting work on your EBP Model ePoster

• Title: Clearly identify the project as evidence-based. Make it concise and informative.
• Abstract: Summarize the project, including:
• Rationale for the EBP project
• EBP question (PICO format)
• Literature search and appraisal methods
• Key findings and synthesis
• Recommendations for practice

Introduction

Use content from Appendix B to complete this section.

• Rationale: Describe the clinical problem, its significance, and the risks of not addressing it.
• Available Knowledge: Summarize current knowledge from literature (local, national, and global).
• EBP Question: Present the question using the PICO format.

Methods

Use content from Appendix B and Appendix C.

• Information Sources: List databases, guidelines, and other sources used.
• Search Methods: Describe inclusion/exclusion criteria, date limits, and rationale.
• Keywords: Provide search terms used.
• Article Screening: Explain how articles were screened (title, abstract, full text).
• Appraisal Process: Describe how articles were appraised (tools used, reviewers, consensus process).
• Synthesis & Translation: Outline how evidence was synthesized and translated into practice recommendations.

Results

Use content from Appendix G.

• Study Selection: Report the number of articles screened and included. Use a flow diagram if possible.
• Study Characteristics: Summarize key details (author, population, intervention, outcomes, limitations).
• Findings: Use tables or charts to display individual study results clearly.

Discussion

Use content from Appendix H.

• Synthesis of Evidence: Summarize overall findings, strengths, and quality of evidence, and recommendations.
• Limitations: Discuss limitations of both the literature and your review process.
• Conclusions: Restate the problem and summarize how the project addressed the EBP question.

Implications for Practice

Use content from Appendices C & I.

• Translation Strategies: Describe recommendations and action plans tailored to your organization.
• Outcomes: Identify measures used to evaluate success. If implemented, report results.

Overall Poster Design, APA Format, and Spelling/Grammar

• All required APA elements are present and correctly formatted:
• title page
• 1-inch margins
• headings/subheadings
• in-text citations (parenthetical and narrative),
• reference list in alphabetical order

Grammar & Spelling

• Clear, professional writing is essential for effective communication.
• All text should be free of spelling errors and grammatical mistakes.
• Sentences must be well-structured, concise, and easy to read.
• Proper punctuation, capitalization, and word usage should be consistently applied throughout the poster.

Tips for Poster Design

• Use clear headings and consistent formatting.
• Include visuals (tables, charts, and diagrams) to enhance understanding.
• Keep text concise and focuseduse bullet points where possible.
• Ensure logical flow from problem identification to recommendations.

Copyleaks Policy

• This course uses Copyleaks, a plagiarism detection software, to ensure academic integrity.
• Students can check their assignment’s Copyleaks score as soon as they submit their assignment in Canvas
• If a student’s Copyleaks similarity score is 20% or higher, the assignment must be revised and resubmitted to reduce the score.
• Any assignment with a final Copyleaks score above 20% will receive a grade of 0 points.