Using the Walden Library

Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through the Walden Library.

Note
: Unless otherwise noted, initial postings to Discussions are due on or before Day 3, and response postings are due on or before Day 6. You are required to participate in the Discussion on at least three different days (a different day for main post and each response). It is important to adhere to the weekly time frame to allow others ample time to respond to your posting. In addition, you are expected to respond to questions directed toward your own initial posting in a timely manner.

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

Review the information presented in the Learning Resources for using the Walden Library, searching the databases, and evaluating online resources.

Begin searching for a peer-reviewed article that pertains to your practice area and interests you.

By Day 3 of Week 4

Post
the following:

Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article. Explain any difficulties you experienced while searching for this article. Would this database be useful to your colleagues? Explain why or why not. Would you recommend this database? Explain why or why not.

By Day 6 of Week 4

Respond
to at least
two
of your colleagues’ posts by offering suggestions/strategies for working with this database from your own experience, or offering ideas for using alternative resources.

This topic is closed for comments.

Nicole Greco Carl

Sep 21, 2024 5:21pm

Reply from Nicole Greco Carl

The database I chose was our own Walden Library, it was easy to find from the homepage of my student portal, and I could go to academic resources and get taken right to our library. This resource utilizes OASIS, which I also used in my undergrad so it is a source I am comfortable with using.

Recently in the ER with school starting back up we have had many children in because of marijuana use, with the use of our Walton library I wanted to look up some of the effects of marijuana on adolescents since many patients in our behavior health unit of the ER are under the influence of some substance. In the study they tested the chemical effects that marijuana causes on adolescent rats, the “researchers found changes in parts of the brain involved in making decisions…adolescent male rats treated with the drug had fewer nerve cells covered by the protective nets” (Sanders, 2019), these nets are “structures [that] help stabilize links between cells” (Sanders, 2019).

The most difficult problem I encountered when finding this resource was Outlook. To log into our student portal it goes to Outlook and to log into Outlook I need to verify through my phone and type in a randomly generated number. However, when doing this assignment I did not have my phone in the immediate vicinity and when I went to work on this assignment later when I did have my phone I needed to re-login to Outlook on my phone which had a whole other authentication process to go through.

For the most reliable sources, I would still recommend our Walden Library/OASIS, especially since not only does it give you access to any resources but it also gives you an already-made citation in whatever format you need. However, if I was not in my own home with my own Wi-Fi, like I was for this assignment originally, I feel another great alternative to use is Google Scholar, since I have not been a student for a while I have not had access to OASIS, so when looking up information with colleagues at work we tend to use google scholar.

References:

Sanders, L. (2019). Marijuana use may affect decision-making areas in teen brains: Giving

adolescent rats a pot-like compound damaged protective “nets” around nerve cells.
Science News for Students
, N.PAG.

Walden University Oasis Library. (n.d).
Search the library.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/libraryLinks to an external site.
Links to an external site.

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Allison George

Sep 19, 2024 6:07pm
| Last reply Sep 21, 2024 9:45pm

Reply from Allison George

Peer Reviewed Article

Bartlett, B. N., Vanhoudt, N. N., Wang, H., Anderson, A. A., Juliar, D. L., Bartelt, J., Lanz, A. D., Bhandari, P., & Anil, G. (2023). Optimizing inpatient bed management in a rural community-based hospital: a quality improvement initiative.
BMC Health Services Research
,
23
(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10008-6
Links to an external site.

I work as a nurse in the medical-surgical unit at a rural critical access hospital. We also function as a skilled care rehabilitation inpatient unit. When the census is high with skilled rehabilitation patients, the hospital has had to defer patients in our emergency room to other hospitals because we don’t have enough room for them and our scheduled surgical patients. The peer-reviewed article Optimizing inpatient bed management in a rural community-based hospital: A quality improvement initiative discusses how to increase inpatient bed usage while decreasing the number of out-of-region transfers. The regional hospitals initiated a collaborative bed transfer system for hospitals so that the level three hospitals and surrounding hospitals didn’t become overcrowded and share empty beds. This helped the hospitals increase revenue and patient outcomes by decreasing delays in care and creating more available personnel for more complex patients (Bartlett et al., 2023).

Difficulties Experienced

I think the most difficult part of searching for this article was finding the correct wording to find an article that pertained to my specialty. Once I found the right word combination, I found several articles that I could use. To ensure I found the most pertinent and recent information, I will utilize scholar.google.com to see if there are any other articles out there that EBSCOhose doesn’t find. To ensure that I am using a respected source for articles from scholar.google.com, I will copy and paste the DOI into EBSCOhost and see if it populated and if it came from one of the sources that Walden Library says is credible.

Would I recommend this database to my colleagues, why or why not?

Utilizing EBSCOhost in the Walden Library is a great database for finding credible, current information. Once you understand how to use the correct wording to find relatable articles, finding many current evidence-based practice articles from credible sources becomes simple. The next step is to go into the advanced search and make sure that you put 2019 as the first publishing date to ensure everything is under five years old. Then if there is a specific type of article, find that criteria and select it. For this paper, I marked “peer-reviewed articles” in the advanced criteria. If you have difficulties finding the correct word choice, utilizing scholar.google.com to find an article and cross-checking it within EBSCOhost by entering the DOI and seeing if it comes from a Walden-approved credible source may help find resources.

Since the Walden Library is only for students, I would recommend using scholar.google.com to a coworker and educate them to select articles less than five years old and check the source before using the article’s information. Scholar.google.com is a much better source to use than Google.com because it selects articles that are less than five years old and checks the source before using the articles. It searches for scholarly articles instead of searching the internet.

References

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Sheena Chambers

Sep 18, 2024 9:44pm
| Last reply Sep 22, 2024 6:43pm

Reply from Sheena Chambers

APA format of Peer-Reviewed Article Located in Area of Interest

A peer-reviewed article that I found in my area of interest is
Circadian rhythm disturbance and delirium in ICU patients: a prospective cohort study.
This article primarily focuses on the outcomes of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their circadian rhythm with sleep and the relationship between becoming delirious in the ICU. This study focuses on the relation of melatonin use, cortisol and sleep in a surgical ICU. This study had arterial blood levels drawn for cortisol and serum melatonin three times a day. When testing for delirium versus non-delirious patients, cortisol plasma levels were significantly lower in those who did not exhibit delirium. Another tool to use, which is what I currently see on the ICU I work on, is using a delirium assessment, called CAM-ICU (Li, 2022). This assessment is utilized to screen for delirium and fluctuations in behavior. This is an assessment that is done daily on my unit and that is discussed daily in rounds with the attending. Making sure that patients have good sleep hygiene and no fluctuations in orientation is vital for good outcomes on their admission.

Database Utilized and Search Experience

The database I utilized for myself was from the main Walden University website library resources. Here, I chose Databases A-Z and chose CINAHL Plus with Full Text (Walden, 2024). This made my search very easy as there are many search databases to find articles on any interest. The CINAHL stands for Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Heath literature. This is an index to nursing and allied health literature, which includes journals and e-books on many nursing topics (Walden, 2024). My search experience was relatively easy and found it really interesting how many articles there are that pertain to my specialty and research interests.

Database Usefulness to Colleagues and Recommendation

Having access to databases for nursing research keeps us up to date on the newest findings so that we can bring that information to our colleagues and make a difference in our practice. EBSCO is also a great resource to use for those wanting to access evidence-based summaries of diseases and conditions, medical journals, drug information and many other resources (EBSCO 2024). Colleagues can use this to look into reliable sources for their current practice and to mention evidence-based articles researched in one’s free time. This could even change the learning climate on one’s floor for others to reach out and learn more on topics specific to their unit or even the specialty they work in.

References

EBSCO. 2024.
Support Nursing Research.
Retrieved from: https://www.ebsco.com/health-care/benefits/support-nursing-research#:~:text=Researchers%20can%20access%20full%20text,news%20and%20many%20other%20resources.

Jingijing, Li, et al. 2022.
Circadian Rhythm Disturbance and Delirium in ICU Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Retrieved from: https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=3&sid=0de3270e-6c3d-4875-ae43-ec31b8c63855%40redis&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPXNoaWImc2l0ZT1laG9zdC1saXZlJnNjb3BlPXNpdGU%3d#AN=164276827&db=rzh

Walden University. 2024.
Databases A-Z.
Retrieved from: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php

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Marie Christine Magadan Franco

Sep 18, 2024 9:12pm
| Last reply Sep 22, 2024 1:55pm

Reply from Marie Christine Magadan Franco

The peer-reviewed article that I chose is:

Hodgson, N. R., Kwun, R., Gorbatkin, C., Davies, J., & Fisher, J. (2024). Emergency department responses to nursing shortages.
International Journal of Emergency Medicine
,
17
(1), 1–5.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00628-y
Links to an external site.

I use the Walden University Oasis Library to search for articles. This article pertains to the Emergency Department and interests me because it discusses nursing shortages specific to this department. I searched the library by typing in “emergency department nursing” to find articles about nursing issues in the department from a nurse’s point of view. Oasis automatically sent me to EBSCO, Discovery Service. At this point, I selected “Peer Reviewed Scholarly Journals Only” and set the time frame to “2019-2024” to get the most recent results. The search engine came up with 2,630 results. This article came up in full text and is downloadable as a PDF (Walden University Oasis Library, n.d.).

I did not run into any issues while searching this database. I believe this database makes using it simple. This database offers basic and advanced searches; mine was a basic search. My colleagues can use this database to search by subject, database, book, peer-reviewed articles, and publication types. It also can search by phrases and limiters such as “add, or, not” with additional subjects. This database can save past searches, organize your searches, and allow one to check out library materials through the application. I would highly recommend this database because of the simplicity of its use and the detailed results available (Walden University Oasis Library, n.d.).

References

Walden University Oasis Library. (n.d).
Search the library.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library
Links to an external site.

Walden University Oasis Library. (n.d
.). Evaluating resources journals.

https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluating/resource-types/journals
Links to an external site.

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Justina Chinyere Ibe

Sep 18, 2024 9:04pm
| Last reply Sep 21, 2024 12:57pm

Reply from Justina Chinyere Ibe

Main Question Post:

Dening, K. H. (2023). Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia: what primary care nurses need to know.
British Journal of Community Nursing, 28
(9), 430–438.
https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.9.430
Links to an external site.

The above peer-reviewed journal is of interest to me, on personal and professional grounds. My focus on this Discussion board is my interest on professional grounds. My area of study is acute care Gerontology. Dementia is a disease that is mostly found among the elderly. In my current practice as an acute care nurse, some of my patients present with dementia as part of their medical history or as a new diagnosis, especially when the reasons for a traumatic event, like a fall, is being unraveled, dementia is diagnosed.

Database used to search for the article:

I used Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database. Specifically CINAHL Plus with Full Text to search for peer-reviewed journal articles relating to dementia. According to Walden University Library Database A-Z, (n.d.) CINAHL Plus with Full Text is a “Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature: a large collection of journals and e-books on many nursing and allied health topics”.

Difficulties encountered during the search:

Although not a major difficulty, I had to search through the many articles presented before I could find what I was looking for.

Usefulness of database to colleagues and Recommendations:

CINAHL Plus with Full Text is useful database for colleagues, especially in nursing. This is because most of its articles are focused for nursing and allied health. The database gives one the option of searching for peer-reviewed journal articles or not. Thus, I will recommend the database for nursing colleagues, especially if they are looking for peer-reviewed articles.

References

Databases A-Z, (n.d.)
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?a=c
Links to an external site.

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Romel Suason

Sep 18, 2024 6:39pm
| Last reply Sep 21, 2024 5:01pm

Reply from Romel Suason

Healthcare professionals must stay informed with the latest knowledge and quality practices to impact care outcomes positively. According to Mohamed et al. (2024), integrating evidence-based practices in their roles and staying informed is an indispensable facet of delivering quality and patient-tailored care for healthcare professionals. Accessing reliable scholarly and peer-reviewed sources, including my current Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), is critical in my different practices or roles. Different online libraries, including the Walde Library, provide learners access to multiple databases, resources, and materials to support their academic and professional development. This paper provides a detailed discussion on utilizing the library to locate a peer-reviewed article, discuss the experience with the library, and search the article, including advocacy for this database to healthcare-based learners.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Article

Pinch C. M. (2019). Evaluation of Traumatic Uveitis in the Emergency Department.
Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
,
41
(2), 122–128.
https://doi.org/10.1097/TME.0000000000000243
Links to an external site.

I utilized the CINAHL Plus found in Walden Library to obtain the article. The CINAHL is a comprehensive database dedicated to nursing and related healthcare. This focus on one line has made it a rich and valuable database for professionals in healthcare, nursing, those working in ICU, Hospice caregivers, and home health, which aligns with my areas of practice.

Despite the availability of the CINAHL database, using it to get the right article per my area of practice took more work and effort. One key challenge encountered during the search was getting a large volume of possible articles, which was time-consuming to go through a 1000-plus results search. However, finding a more specific article took time, and an alternative approach to searching for the right article was required. At first, I used general or broader terms to search for the article, i.e., ‘Trauma Car’’; however,’ utilizing more focused and specific terms when searching was more effective as it yielded fewer articles more aligned to the required topic as per my practice. Further utilization of peer-reviewed, publication date and full-text filters helped streamline the results (Alharbi & Stevenson, 2020). According to Walden University Library (n.d), easily using library resources such as CINAHL helps learners get the right, quality, and topic-aligned articles for their research and evidence-based practices. With my experience with CINAHL, managing the large volume of articles on the topic of trauma demanded careful use of advanced search tools and filters.

Regarding my current practice area as a DPCS, the role entails overseeing patient care management, guiding interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. More so, my background role includes work settings including ICU and Trauma. The selected article by Pinch on traumatic uveitis is linked to my previous roles in trauma care. According to
Holloway & Ladwig (2020
), having the know-how to address diverse traumatic conditions in acute care settings provides valuable insight into holistic patient care, which is a key facet of palliative and hospice care settings that involve managing.

The CINAHL database has proved to be a valuable resource for my colleagues and others in nursing. The platform can be key to finding articles to support evidence-based care practice, including strategies to manage patients at their end-of-life stage, teamwork, and holistic care delivery. It also offers access to diverse resources, including articles, books, videos, lab results, eBooks, etc., which play a critical role in helping inform healthcare practice.

In turn, I strongly recommend the CINAHL database in the Walden Library to colleagues and other healthcare professionals working in different care settings such as the ICU, hospice, and hospital. The database offers different peer-reviewed literature that support academic research and clinical research. The database is an excellent tool for any healthcare professionals looking to be informed and updated with the sector’s effective and latest developments or trends.

References

Alharbi, A., & Stevenson, M. (2020). Refining Boolean queries to identify relevant studies for systematic review updates.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association: JAMIA
,
27
(11), 1658–1666.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocaa148
Links to an external site.

Holloway, K. L., & Ladwig, P. M. (2020).

Nursing trauma patients in the emergency department: A review of best practices
. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 46(4), 496-502.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2019.11.002
Links to an external site.

Mohamed, R. A., Alhujaily, M., Ahmed, F. A., Nouh, W. G., & Almowafy, A. A. (2024). Nurses’ experiences and perspectives regarding evidence-based practice implementation in healthcare context: A qualitative study.
Nursing open
,
11
(1), e2080.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.2080
Links to an external site.

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A–Z: Nursing. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981
Links to an external site.

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Hiedi Wurster

Sep 18, 2024 6:25pm
| Last reply Sep 22, 2024 9:47pm

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Walden Library Databases

The database I used to find my research article Medline with full text. The peer reviewed article that I chose is
Patterns in Adolescent Cannabis Use Predict the Onset and Symptom Structure of

Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorder
(Shahzade, 2018). I started with CINAHL on Walden’s A-Z: Nursing database (University, n.d.). I started with this one because in a previous class I was told that this database was the most thorough. It was exhaustive, but the articles it produced covered too wide of the field that I am interested in. I moved to Medline with full-text because it had access to full-text articles. I used the words, “cannabis use” or “marijuana use” in the top search area and “schizophrenia” or “psychotic disorder” in the next one. Even though it produced over one thousand results, the first articles that came up were in line with what I am interested in. It brought me to the abstract of the study. To get to the full text, I clicked on the green icon on the left side of the screen. This took me to a ScienceDirect page with a link for subject collections. I clicked on the one for psychology which brought up the full-text article. One of the difficulties I experienced when searching for an appropriate article, was that there is considerable research on almost every aspect of marijuana. However, I am specifically interested in its role in mental illness. Finding something related to that proved to be a challenge. I feel that Medline with full text would be a valuable resource for my colleagues. Its focus is bioscience, and it has access to full-text articles. Also, I found that I needed to be specific with my search words. Simply putting in “marijuana” and “mental illness” are too generic. Even phrases like, “does cannabis use lead to mental illness?” is too vague.

I want to know more about the role that marijuana plays in the development of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia. When I worked in an involuntary inpatient psychiatric hospital, I noticed that most of our patients tested positive for marijuana. It made me wonder if using marijuana leads to the development of schizophrenia, or if they already had symptoms of schizophrenia and started using marijuana to alleviate them. With marijuana becoming more mainstream and socially acceptable, I am interested in the role THC plays in the development of schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. I believe this is something that needs to be researched because the current belief is that marijuana is legal so it must be safe. If it is proven to play a role in the development of mental illness, then we need to know so we can educate the public.

References

Shahzade, C. C. (2018, July).
Patterns in adolescent cannabis use predict the onset and symptom structure of schizophrenia-spectrum disorder
. Retrieved from ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920996418300288

University, W. (n.d.).
Databases A-Z: Nursing
. Retrieved from Academic Guides: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Cenda Hemingway

Sep 18, 2024 6:20pm
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The article I chose to peer review is titled “The role of advanced practice nurses in improving healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease: A scoping review protocol.” This article discusses the importance of nephrology advanced practice nurses and their impact on treating patients with end-stage renal disease. Studies have shown how advanced practice nurses have been instrumental in helping patients with the complexity of the disease. Nurse practitioners have been linked to decreasing the negative outcomes across all stages of chronic kidney disease. The knowledge and level of care provided by them have evolved over the years. They are being recognized across the country due to their collaboration with other providers and their roles in promoting preventative healthcare (Nozu et al., 2024).

I used the Walden Library site to access the different search engines. I modified my selections by ensuring I filtered for full-text peer-reviewed articles. The filters helped simplify the search and ensured I found up-to-date journals. I found that I could easily search across Medline and CINAHL Plus with Full Text with keywords without getting bombarded with articles that did not match my search. Therefore, I would recommend both search engines offered by Walden. They both provide scholarly journals that will be helpful for all students throughout their program of study. Utilizing different evaluation methods is also important when looking up articles to determine their level of validity, such as knowing the author and their level of expertise (Walden University Library. (n.d.).

Nozu, H., Tamura, H., Kudo, T., Araki, T., Sato, H., Watanabe, T., & Sasagawa, I. (2024). The role of advanced practice nurses in improving healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease: A scoping review protocol.
PloS One
,
19
(4), e0301676.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301676
Links to an external site.

Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Evaluating resources: Journals
Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluating/resource-types/journals

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Eloisa Solarana Almaguer

Sep 18, 2024 5:45pm
| Last reply Sep 20, 2024 9:29pm

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Module 3: Discussion

Selected Article

Dikeç, G., Sarıtaş, M., & Oban, V. (2024). Bibliometric analysis of publications on stigmatization in psychiatric nursing literature.
Journal of Psychiatric Nursing
, 15(1), 33-40. https://doi.org/10.14744/phd.2023.52385

This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of publications related to stigmatization within psychiatric nursing, a topic of particular relevance for clinical practice and research in mental health (Dikeç et al., 2024). The database used to find this article was PubMed, a widely used source for accessing peer-reviewed research in a vast array of health areas.

Difficulties Experienced During the Search

Despite the advantages offered by PubMed, one of the main difficulties experienced during the search was filtering for the most current and specific studies. PubMed houses an enormous amount of publications in various health fields, which can make the search process somewhat overwhelming if the proper filters are not used. While trying to locate studies on bibliometrics and stigmatization in the context of psychiatric nursing, it became necessary to repeatedly refine the search terms to ensure relevant results.

Initially, the search returned a considerable number of studies that addressed stigmatization in mental health in general but were not focused on psychiatric nursing practice. By using more specific terms, such as “psychiatric nursing,” “stigmatization,” and “bibliometric analysis,” it was possible to better narrow the results. Another challenge was filtering the studies to ensure they were as recent as possible, given that the field of mental health and stigmatization has evolved significantly in recent years, and older studies may not reflect the current state of research or clinical practices.

Usefulness of the Database for Colleagues

PubMed is a reference database for accessing a wide range of peer-reviewed scientific articles, and its usefulness for health professionals, including psychiatric nursing, is undeniable. Its extensive coverage spans practically all areas of life and health sciences, making it an essential tool for any professional wishing to stay updated on the latest research (Heath et al., 2021). For my colleagues in the field of psychiatric nursing, PubMed can be extremely useful for accessing a wide variety of studies on mental health, stigmatization, and other relevant topics. However, it is important to note that the ability to effectively manage filters and search terms is key to obtaining results that are truly applicable to their practice. Without proper use of these tools, PubMed can become overwhelming due to the large volume of available information (Heath et al., 2021).

Despite this limitation, for those with experience in academic literature searches, PubMed offers the advantage of free access to a significant amount of scientific articles, which is particularly valuable for professionals in environments where bibliographic resources may be limited.

Recommendation

I recommend PubMed as an essential tool for my colleagues, especially for those interested in accessing peer-reviewed research in the fields of mental health and psychiatric nursing (Walden University, 2024). Its free access and broad coverage make it a valuable resource for staying updated with the latest research in the field. However, for very specific topics such as bibliometrics or stigmatization within psychiatric nursing, it may be useful to combine PubMed with other more specialized databases, such as CINAHL or PsycINFO, which might offer a greater concentration of studies directly applicable to nursing (Walden University, 2024).

By doing so, the search can be supplemented with databases that provide studies more strictly focused on the nursing field or more specialized topics in mental health. Thus, PubMed offers an excellent initial platform for accessing a wide range of studies, while other databases can help refine the search when dealing with highly specific topics within the profession.

References

Heath, A., Levay, P., & Tuvey, D. (2021). Literature searching methods or guidance and their application to public health topics: A narrative review.
Health Information and Libraries Journal
,
39
(1), 6-21. https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.12414

Walden University. (2024).
Databases A-Z
. Waldenu.edu. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Qiana Felder

Sep 18, 2024 5:05pm
| Last reply Sep 21, 2024 12:45am

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APA format of Peer-Reviewed Article on Area of Interest

Over the last ten years, I have worked in juvenile corrections and have been exposed to the negative stigma and lack of knowledge surrounding behavioral health. The article I chose is “A Systematic Review of Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid: Improving Adolescent Mental Health.” This systematic review discusses how mental health first aid (MHFA) can be an effective intervention for early detection and prompt treatment for the adolescent population by being incorporated into the school curriculum (Ng, 2020). The review found that MHFA training in schools can significantly improve students’ mental health literacy and reduce stigma, which are critical issues in juvenile corrections. This research is particularly relevant to my work and could also benefit my colleagues.

Database Utilized and Search Experience

The Walden University Oasis Library was used to locate a peer-reviewed article via the Science Direct database (Walden University Library, n.d.) about improving adolescent mental health. I found the resource to offer quality and reliable information. It was fairly easy to locate the article by searching the keywords “mental health” and “adolescents.” A large number of scholarly articles came up. I narrowed the search down by filtering the publication date to access the most up-to-date information. The only difficulty I encountered was signing in to access articles on some of the databases. It was smooth sailing once I realized my Walden login was my access information.

Usefulness and Recommendation of Database to Colleagues

I recommend Walden’s Library to my colleagues because 16 databases were available to obtain scholarly peer-reviewed articles, videos, journals, and books. The Library offers a vast amount of information, so my colleagues should have no issues finding what they need. It was also beneficial and easy to navigate.

References

Ng, S. H., Tan, N. J. H., Luo, Y., Goh, W. S., Ho, R., & Ho, C. S. H. (2020). A Systematic Review of Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid: Improving Adolescent Mental Health.
Journal of Adolescent Health
,
69
(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.10.018

Walden University Library. (2020).
Databases A-Z
. Waldenu.edu. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Selina Villanueva

Sep 18, 2024 4:37pm
| Last reply Sep 20, 2024 9:32pm

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Using the Walden University Library and Peer-Reviewed Articles

An effective literature search begins with a clear goal that can be translated into research questions and relevant keywords that can be entered into different databases. I started my search at the Walden Library to identify peer-reviewed articles concerning family nursing, focusing on influenza as a disease that affects several families annually globally. The main keywords entered in the database were “influenza” AND “family nursing,” which provided several articles from 1969 to 2024. I limited the search by publication date and relevance to the topic, eventually selecting a research article by Nypaver et al. (2021) titled “Influenza and Influenza Vaccine: A Review.” The article extensively explores influenza from an epidemiological, pathophysiological, and etiological perspective, highlighting that the disease is a highly contagious viral infection that leads to the mortality of approximately 500,000 individuals globally (Nypaver et al., 2021). However, it is treatable and preventable through vaccination (Nypaver et al., 2021). The article noted that there are various challenges with preventing influenza through vaccination, including the occasional antigenic shift that can reduce vaccine effectiveness, coupled with other challenges such as poor access to care or inaccurate information about vaccines and their effects (Nypaver et al., 2021). Targeted interventions addressing barriers at multiple levels, including patients, healthcare policies, healthcare systems, and healthcare providers, can assist in improving influenza identification, intervention, and prevention efforts (Nypaver et al., 2021).

Database Utilized and Search Experience

The main database used was Walden Library and PubMed, which offer peer-reviewed and full-text articles. PubMed was significantly easy to use, especially with the various filters and search keywords that enable the researcher to limit their search results to a specific period. For instance, the initial results provided more than 5,000 articles but were reduced to a few hundred articles when I applied the date filter, making the information search more relevant to current practice. While the database and library were easy to use, I did not apply boolean operators to narrow down the search, which I believe is critical in some research questions that may require technical information. However, I believe that I followed the major steps of conducting a critical appraisal, including establishing a clear research question and checking the article abstract, study type, and outcome factors before selecting a systematic review for use (Al-Jundi & Sakka, 2017). I believe other students and professionals would also have a similarly easy time using the Walden Library and PubMed databases, provided they establish a structured search strategy using evidence-based procedures.

Database Usefulness to Colleagues and Recommendation

Several databases can be used during scholarly research for peer-reviewed articles in nursing and other fields. However, the Walden University Library offers a plethora of highly-accredited databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, ProQuest, and ClinicalTrials.gov, which all offer peer-reviewed journals that have free full-text articles (Walden University Library, n.d.). Therefore, I believe that the library is highly beneficial for colleagues and is applicable in academic and professional contexts when practicing evidence-based nursing and healthcare provision.

References:

Al-Jundi, A., & Sakka, S. (2017). Critical appraisal of clinical research.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR
,
11
(5), JE01.

Nypaver, C., Dehlinger, C., & Carter, C. (2021). Influenza and influenza vaccine: a review.
Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 66
(1), 45-53. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13203

Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Databases A-Z: Nursing
. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Qurita Powell

Sep 18, 2024 1:26pm
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The peer-reviewed article I chose for this week’s assignment is titled
Racial/ethnic discrimination: Dimensions and Relation to Mental Health Symptoms in a Marginalized Urban American Population
, by Chin et al. (2020). This article discusses the investigation of different dimensions of discrimination and its correlation to mental health issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. While looking for articles for this assignment, this particular one stood out because I currently work in the mental health field and plan to become a PMHNP. Learning and reading information about mental health and minorities has been an interest of mine for several years as I feel that this is a subject that is not often talked about or addressed in these communities.

I searched for an article using Walden’s Library Databases A-Z: Nursing, which took me to the EBSCOhost database. This database was easy to navigate through, but I did experience some challenges finding an article relevant to my topic. I initially typed the words “mental health”, but after looking through a few pages of articles, I found that I needed to type in more specific words such as “urban communities”, “minorities,” and “marginalized” to narrow down my search to find exactly what I was looking for. It’s also important to make sure that you filter the years that you are looking for an article within. This database is a great tool to use when looking for resources, and I feel that all students/colleagues can benefit from utilizing it for assignments and research. You can convert the files to PDF to make the articles easier to read, which was helpful for me. EBSCOhost provides you with correct citations for multiple formats outside of APA. This simplifies creating references and adherence to specific formats. As a student, being able to use 1 database to search for diverse evidence-based articles instead of browsing different internet pages allows the user to work more efficiently.

References

Chin, D., Loeb, T. B., Zhang, M., Liu, H., Cooley-Strickland, M., & Wyatt, G. E. (2020). Racial/ethnic discrimination: Dimensions and relation to mental health symptoms in a marginalized urban American population.
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
,
90
(5), 614–622. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000481

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A-Z: NursingLinks to an external site. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Joan Chikaodi Clement

Sep 18, 2024 12:18pm
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Gjerstad, S. F., Nordin, L., Poulsen, S., Spadaro, E. F. A., & Palic, S. (2024). How is trauma-focused therapy experienced by adults with PTSD? A systematic review of qualitative studies.
BMC Psychology
,
12
(1), 135. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01588-x

The database used to search the above article is MEDLINE with Full Text. This is a database that provides access to full articles in a range of biomedical and health journals. The challenge I experienced while using this database was that I got so many articles in the first search. However, they were broad hence I struggled with narrowing down the search to ensure it matched the topic I was focusing on. However, after using the Boolean operator “AND”, I combined trauma therapy and PPTSD which helped in obtaining more relevant results. The Boolean AND NOT operator may be used to remove unwanted concepts or terms. Another strategy I used was limiting the article to full access and peer-reviewed journal articles and publication dates to the last five years, which helped in obtaining more refined results (MacFarlane et al., 2022).

The MEDLINE with Full Text database would be useful to my colleague because of open access. This means that the users can easily access full-text articles without having to purchase the entire article. Another rationale is that this database has more than 580 active full-texts meaning that the users can select from the full range available. Another reason is that it has an easy-to-use interface with basic and advanced search features and searchable cited references. Another reason is that its records are indexed with a controlled vocabulary known as Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (Bramley et al., 2023). Therefore, I would recommend this database because it can help in advancing nursing practice due to access to evidence and improve health outcomes. This database would also be recommended because of its ease of use meaning that mental health providers can easily access evidence and integrate it in patient care without consuming so much time. Lastly, it is a database with peer-reviewed journal articles meaning that the evidence is reliable making it useful for evidence-based practice in mental health.

References

Bramley, R., Howe, S., & Marmanis, H. (2023). Notes on the data quality of bibliographic records from the MEDLINE database.
Database
,
2023
, baad070. https://doi.org/10.1093/database/baad070

MacFarlane, A., Russell-Rose, T., & Shokraneh, F. (2022). Search strategy formulation for systematic reviews: Issues, challenges, and opportunities.
Intelligent Systems with Applications
,
15
, 200091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswa.2022.200091

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Mishay Brooks

Sep 18, 2024 12:12pm
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Using the Walden Library

For this discussion, I explored the Walden University Library to find a peer-reviewed article related to psychiatric nursing. The article I selected is “Moral distress in acute psychiatric nursing: Multifaceted dilemmas and demands” by Jansen et al. (2020). This article discusses the challenges psychiatric nurses face when dealing with moral distress in acute psychiatric settings. It provides insight into the ethical dilemmas encountered in the psychiatric nursing practice area, making it highly relevant to my field. To find this article, I used the CINAHL Plus with Full Text database, a go-to source for nursing and allied health professionals.

Searching for the article by Jansen et al. (2020) was relatively straightforward, but there were a few hurdles. Initially, I used broad search terms like “psychiatric nursing” and “moral distress,” which resulted in numerous articles, many of which were not entirely relevant. To narrow down the results, I used more specific keywords such as “acute psychiatric nursing” and “ethical dilemmas,” which helped refine the search to articles directly related to the moral distress experienced in psychiatric care. Additionally, I used filters available in the database to limit results to peer-reviewed articles published within the last five years. One of the difficulties I encountered was deciding on the most appropriate keywords to use, as psychiatric nursing encompasses a wide range of topics. However, using specific search terms and filters ultimately helped me find the desired article.

The CINAHL Plus with Full Text database is a valuable resource for psychiatric nurses and other healthcare professionals. It contains an extensive collection of nursing journals, covering a wide array of topics, including mental health, psychiatric care, ethics, and nursing practice. The database is designed for healthcare professionals, which means that most of the content is highly relevant and evidence-based (Walden University Library, n.d.). For psychiatric nurses, having access to a wide range of articles related to mental health nursing practices, patient care strategies, and ethical considerations is crucial in staying informed about the latest research and trends in the field (Jansen et al., 2020).

I would recommend this database to my colleagues for several reasons. First, it offers an extensive collection of peer-reviewed nursing journals, which are critical for evidence-based practice. Second, the database provides various search options and filters, making it easier to find specific information related to psychiatric nursing. For example, users can filter by publication date, type of source (such as academic journals or clinical case studies), and subject headings, helping to narrow down search results to the most pertinent articles. This is particularly helpful for psychiatric nurses who need to stay up-to-date on new research findings and best practices in mental health care. Furthermore, CINAHL Plus with Full Text provides access to full-text articles, saving time that would otherwise be spent searching for complete documents (Walden University Library, n.d.). This feature is particularly beneficial when conducting literature reviews or seeking out evidence to support clinical decisions. The database also includes tools for citation generation, which simplifies the process of incorporating references into academic papers or clinical documentation, adhering to APA formatting guidelines.

While CINAHL Plus with Full Text is highly useful, it is worth mentioning that some challenges may arise when using this database. One potential difficulty is that the sheer volume of available articles can be overwhelming, particularly when using broad search terms. This underscores the importance of selecting specific keywords and utilizing search filters to streamline the process. Despite this, the database’s advanced search options and user-friendly interface make it relatively easy to navigate once you are familiar with it. In addition to CINAHL, the Walden University Library provides access to other databases like PubMed, PsycINFO, and ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health, each with unique strengths. However, for psychiatric nursing specifically, CINAHL Plus with Full Text remains one of the most comprehensive resources, given its focus on nursing and allied health literature (Walden University Library, n.d.). Its content is regularly updated, ensuring that healthcare professionals can access the latest research and developments in psychiatric care.

In conclusion, my experience using the Walden Library’s CINAHL Plus with Full Text database was positive, and I would certainly recommend it to my colleagues in psychiatric nursing. Despite some initial challenges in narrowing down search results, the database proved to be an invaluable tool for finding peer-reviewed articles that are pertinent to psychiatric nursing practice. The availability of full-text articles, along with its user-friendly interface and advanced search options, makes it an essential resource for healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based information to enhance their practice. Utilizing this database can help psychiatric nurses stay informed and provide high-quality care grounded in the latest research.

References

Jansen, T. L., Hem, M. H., Dambolt, L. J., & Hanssen, I. (2020). Moral distress in acute psychiatric nursing: Multifaceted dilemmas and demands.
Nursing Ethics, 27
(5), 1315-1326.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0969733019877526
Links to an external site.

Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Databases A-Z: NursingLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.

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Lucia Almeida

Sep 18, 2024 2:51am
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Using the Walden Library

The article I selected, titled
Characteristics of Successful Interventions to Reduce Turnover and Increase Retention of Early Career Nurses: A Systematic Review
, by Brook et al. (2019), focuses on healthcare workforce issues, particularly nursing retention and is sourced from the
CINAHL
database. This database is a robust resource for healthcare professionals as it specializes in nursing and allied health literature, offering access to peer-reviewed journals, which are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research.

When I was looking for the article, some difficulties were connected to the keywords used being too specific. To begin with, the search terms were not efficient in providing relevant information, but when terms such as ‘nurse retention’, ‘early career’, and ‘intervention’ were included, the article was found. This was particularly revealing in the use of databases, where specifying the terms to be searched yields a flood of articles whose relevance may not be of much use.

Definitely, colleagues would find the CINAHL database helpful, particularly those in nursing or allied health careers, since this database offers a broad and diverse range of scholarly materials relevant to these fields. Since the database is specifically for health-related research, the obtained literature applies to health care issues. Therefore, it is possible to get peer-reviewed articles that are useful in practice. Furthermore, it is indexed in detail, essential for research on healthcare topics, making CINAHL even more valuable.

I recommend CINAHL to other students because it is user-friendly and provides relevant sources. The database is very flexible, and it is possible to filter the results by publication type, date, and subject. This makes it an ideal source of evidence-based literature that is current and appropriate to one’s field of practice. Also, the fact that the articles’ full text is available within the database helps users avoid time-consuming searching for the necessary materials. The use of peer-reviewed articles guarantees that the articles found are of academic and professional quality which is essential in scholarly writing.

References

Brook, J., Aitken, L., Webb, R., MacLaren, J., & Salmon, D. (2019). Characteristics of successful interventions to reduce turnover and increase retention of early career nurses: A systematic review.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
,
91
(91), 47–59.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.11.003
Links to an external site.

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Library. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library

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Deco Tanjong

Sep 17, 2024 10:27pm
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Peer review article area of interest.

The peer-reviewed article I selected is Unveiling Elderly Abuse through a Human Rights lens. In our society, the number of elderly people experiencing abuse is concerning and requires urgent attention(Duffey et al., 2023; Phelan, 2023). Fundamental principles undermining the framework ensure that all people, regardless of their Nationality, age, language, Sexual orientation, religion, or belief, are treated with dignity and respect( Health Information and Quality Authority Safeguarding Ireland,2023).

Database utilization and search experience

I went through weekly resources Walden University library Databases A-Z: Nursing. It took me to the OASIS search bar, and I searched for peer-reviewed and scholarly journals, and multiple articles came up. I read through and found a very interesting article, “Unveiling Elderly Abuse through Human Rights Lens”. Many people have very little knowledge about what elderly people go through at the hands of abusers and how it affects them mentally.

Databases usefulness and Recommendation to peer

I found this data very useful, and given the fact that it is available through the Walden University Website and easily accessible by every Walden University student at any given point in time, it is highly recommendable to peers. Also, there are available scholarly resources, books, and journals. Walden University Library. (n,d). That will really be helpful to Walden University students.

Resources:

Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Databases A-Z: NursingLinks to an external site.
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Lenore Louise Benton-Bey
(She/Her)

Sep 17, 2024 9:10pm
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Reply from Lenore Louise Benton-Bey

Initial Post

I have worked in cardiology and grew interested in women’s health. I work at the University of Iowa’s Health in postpartum care. We focus on children’s and women’s services, which means we also are cross-trained to assist with gynecology patients. Working here has amplified my ambition to enhance my knowledge and support the advancement of educating this population, as well as to find ways of increasing the educational part of this within myself and with other colleagues, especially when going into a family nurse practitioner and its practice. The scope of practice is expanding for the family nurse practitioner, especially regarding reproductive health and what can be done within the practice to get a better picture of one’s health. By all means, family planning is essential. Still, this article focuses more on the person’s goals in adding a more profound understanding of one’s family planning status, whether there is one to be shortly or not.

I found the Journal for Nurse Practitioners article titled Improving Women’s Health: How Nurse Practitioners Can Support Reproductive Health. What I like about this article is that it also discusses how to support men in their reproductive health and further look into health goals with one another. Implement great success in the practice, and it has that it could be more cost-effective to have your family nurse practitioner implant a choice of birth control versus a specialty. Which I’m all about cost-effective resources.

The database I used was the CINAHL Plus with full text. I could type in nurse practitioner, and women’s health, so many options were available. I am also familiar with science from my previous college studies. I was able to search and find articles with ease. I had no difficulties whatsoever. I tried to see if I could find the same article successfully on each database that I tried, including Science and CINAHL.

I would suggest these databases to my colleagues because they have extensive peer-reviewed articles and topics in nursing journals for any focus.

References

Endres, K.H. (2024). Improving women’s health: how nurse practitioners can support reproductive health. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20(0), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104854

Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Databases A-Z: Nursing
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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Caitlin J Mcelhaney

Sep 17, 2024 6:46pm
| Last reply Sep 21, 2024 5:56pm

Reply from Caitlin J Mcelhaney

APA format of Peer-Reviewed Article Located in Area of Interest

The article I discovered during my research, Osborn et al. (2020), titled “Suicidality in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review,” caught my attention due to my interest in the relationship between suicide rates and hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. This review underscores the strong link between Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and suicidality, revealing that women with PMDD are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, ideation, and attempts, independent of other mental health conditions. One of the key findings is that while PMDD elevates the risk of suicidal ideation, it does not necessarily lead to more severe or impulsive suicide attempts (Osborn et al., 2020). This insight is pivotal for clinical practice, as it stresses the importance of early recognition and management of PMDD to reduce suicide risk.

Database Utilized and Search Experience

I used Walden University’s library database to locate this article. Specifically, I accessed the CINAHL Plus database and started with broad search terms like “menstrual cycle” and “suicide,” which yielded too many irrelevant results. To refine the search, I used more specific keywords such as “Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder” and “suicide,” narrowing the results to articles published within the past five years. I also filtered for peer-reviewed, systematic reviews. After reviewing several articles, I found the one that best fit my research needs.

Database Usefulness to Colleagues and Recommendation

Walden’s library and the CINAHL Plus database were both easy to navigate and highly effective for research. I would definitely recommend them to my colleagues for future studies. One feature I particularly appreciate is that Walden’s system guides you by categorizing your topic by genre, which helps refine searches before accessing specific databases. This step improves the relevance of the results. Additionally, CINAHL Plus offers an option to choose from a variety of databases, making it more versatile for specific research needs. These features make the databases user-friendly and highly valuable for academic research.

References

Osborn, E., Brooks, J., O’Brien, P. M. S., & Wittkowski, A. (2020). Suicidality in women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: a systematic literature review.
Archives of Women’s Mental Health
,
24
(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-020-01054-8

Walden University. (2020).
Databases A-Z
. Waldenu.edu. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php

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Debra Stone

Sep 17, 2024 5:17pm
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APA format of Peer-Reviewed Article on Area of Interest

In my research, I selected the article by Liu et al. (2020) titled “Outcomes of Primary Care Delivery by Nurse Practitioners: Utilization, Cost, and Quality of Care.” This article was interesting because it explored patient outcomes when patients received care from a nurse practitioner compared to physicians. The study examined patient outcomes under the care of nurse practitioners and physicians, which showed comparable costs and similar outcomes for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension (Liu et al., 2020). The article’s focus is highly relevant to my future practice area of primary care and explores the outcome of care delivered by nurse practitioners.

Database Utilized and Search Experience

The article was accessed through the PubMed database using the Walden University Library, Databases A–Z: Nursing (n.d.). This database was beneficial because it provided numerous peer-reviewed journals and resources for healthcare professionals and researchers. However, I did encounter a few difficulties while searching for this article. Primarily, the challenge was narrowing the search results to find articles specifically relevant to my area of interest. Initially, I used broad search terms, such as nurse practitioners and primary care, which yielded overwhelming data. I then used filters such as full text and setting the publication date range, which helped narrow down relevant articles I could look at further. I have had previous experiences finding relevant articles and realizing I could not access the full text without signing up or paying; being able to select the filter option for full text was helpful and a time saver.

Usefulness and Recommendation of Database to Colleagues

In terms of usefulness, this database could benefit my Walden University colleagues. It provides access to many up-to-date information and resources essential for evidence-based practice. This database is handy for healthcare professionals willing to learn how to use advanced search options and filters effectively. Additionally, it was user-friendly, making it an excellent tool for healthcare professionals.

References

Liu, C., Hebert, P. L., Douglas, J. H., Neely, E. L., Sulc, C. A., Reddy, A., Sales, A. E., & Wong, E. S. (2020). Outcomes of primary care delivery by nurse practitioners: Utilization, cost, and quality of care.
Health Services Research
,
55
(2), 178–189.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.13246
Links to an external site.

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A–Z: Nursing. Retrieved
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981
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John Kirby Tompkins

Sep 17, 2024 1:49pm
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I live and work in a rural area and there are few psychiatrists and/or PMHNP’s available for collaboration as preceptors. In desperation, I have sought contact with the local county jail, whose population receives some level of psychiatric and mental health services. This prompted me to seek a peer-reviewed article on mental health issues related to those in our society who are incarcerated.

I reviewed Walden resources, particularly one related to evaluating resources and a second on fundamentals of library research (both listed below). I selected Ebsco as a database. I found this useful years ago for my MSN studies and, at my age, familiarity is a good starting point and would suggest to my peers that known resources are potentially less terrifying than unfamiliar ones. I recommend this database for its ease of use and for the choices of specific inquiry it allows. Beyond keywords and phrases, an inquiry can be qualified as far as peer-reviewed or not, date parameters, and choice of full text or abstract presentation selection of journal articles.

The article provided insight into issues associated with doing research on a unique aspect of a unique population that is considered underserved. It sought to survey a jail population of 200+ inmates about addictive gambling habits in captivity. It represented an honest attempt to help to define the problem with a direct survey of those involved. Its narrative offered the research team’s reflective perspectives about interacting with a captive population as they approached the task of administering the survey. Its conclusion offered suggestions for further behavioral research in the incarcerated population. (Hickey et al., 2015)

References

Hickey, K. L., Kerber, C., Astroth, K. S., Kim, M., & Schlenker, E. (2015). Behind Bars: Experiences Conducting Behavioral Addictions Research in a County Jail.
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services
,
53
(10), 60–64.
https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20150923-05
Links to an external site.

Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Evaluating resources: JournalsLinks to an external site.
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved September 16, 2024, from
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluating/resource-types/journals
Links to an external site.

Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Instructional media: Fundamentals of library researchLinks to an external site.
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved September 16, 2024, from
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/instructionalmedia/researchfundamentals

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