Collaborative Learning Community Evidence Hierarchy Pyramid Each

Collaborative Learning Community

Evidence Hierarchy Pyramid

Each of these studies had strengths that should be mentioned:

(1) Jefferies, et al. (2012) -- This study contained information about safety in relation to information transfer through collaboration between nurses that was sound specifically regarding oral transfer of information and the variables that can affect effective information transfer.

(2) Jukkula, et al. (2012) -- This study set out a clinical microsystem framework for improving information transfer between nurses at shift change.

(3) Friesen, et al. (nd) - This study covered the various factors affecting the passing of instructions between nurse at shift change in what was an overview of literature in this area of inquiry.

(4) Chapman (2009) -- This study encourages nursing staff to effectuate change through their own actions.

(5) Evans, et al. (2012) -- This study relates the development and evaluation of an intervention which took the information exchange between nursing shift to the patient's bedside.

II. Thematic Analysis

(1) Thematic Analysis for: Friesen, et al. (nd) Chapter 34: Handoffs: Implications for Nurses. Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses: Vol. 2.

A. Substantive

This article has a strong pattern of evidence and relates observed effects

B. Theoretical

This article lacks theoretical bases for findings

C. Generalizability

This article shows generalizability and transferability across various cultures and in different country settings.

D. Historical

There is abundance of historical information available in this study.

E. Researcher

The research reviewed in this study is prominent research that is multi-cultural in nature.

(2) Thematic Analysis of: Jukkala, A. et al. (2012) Developing a Standardized Tool to Improve nurse Communication During Shift Report. Journal of Nursing Care Quality. July-Sept. 2012.

A. Substantive Pattern of Evidence

There is sufficient evidence set out in this study.

B. Theoretical

This study sets out a theoretical framework to guide the study.

C. Generalizability/Transferability

The communication method set out in this study is such that can be easily transferred to nurses in any institution.

D. Historical

This study lacks in a sound historical account of nurse communication at shift change.

E. Researcher

The researchers in this study were in the Southern United States.

(3) Thematic Analysis of: Jefferies, D. et al. (2012) Comparing Written and Oral Approaches to Clinical Reporting in Nursing. Contemporary Nurse (2012) 42(1): 129 -- 138.

A. Substantive Pattern of Evidence

There is sufficient evidence established in this study.

B. Theoretical

The theoretical framework in this study is somewhat weak.

C. Generalizability/Transferability

Because the research in this study was taken from various institutions, locations, and different practices the information is transferable and appropriate for generalization across many practice settings.

D. Historical

The study could have been fuller with more historical accounts of previous research.

E. Researcher

The researchers in this study are Australian-based.

(4) Thematic Analysis of: Chapman, KB (2009) Improving Communication Among Nurses, Patients, and Physicians. American Journal of Nursing, 21-25.

A. Substantive Pattern of Evidence

There is very little written in this study to establish a pattern of evidence that is of a substantive nature.

B. Theoretical

This study lacks in a theoretical framework.

C. Generalizability/Transferability

This study does not demonstrate transferability.

D. Historical

There is little in the way of historical information presented by this author.