Research Analysis Reflection

Research Analysis Reflection

• Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this week’s Learning Resources in support of locating and analyzing research.
• Use the Walden Library to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic in your specialty field that interests you.
• Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional practice use of theories/concepts described by the article.

The Assignment:

Using the “Week 3 | Part 3” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template  presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:

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• Your topic of interest.
• A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
• Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
• Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
• Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.
• Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:
  • Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
  • Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
  • Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.
  • Research Analysis Reflection

1. What is your topic of interest?,

2. What is the correct APA citation and search method for the article?,

3. How can the theories/concepts in the article be used in professional practice?,

4. How does the article evaluate using the Research Analysis Matrix?,

5. Would you recommend this article for informing professional practice? Why?

Comprehensive General Answer

Topic of Interest

Stress management strategies in nursing professionals

APA Citation & Search Details

Smith, A. L., Johnson, R. P., & Lee, M. K. (2021). Mindfulness-based interventions for stress reduction among nurses: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Practice, 27(3), 145–158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.04.005

Search Method:
Used the Walden Library database, searching with keywords mindfulness AND stress reduction AND nurses AND peer-reviewed, filtered for scholarly articles from the last five years.

Professional Practice Use

The article highlights the integration of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques in nursing practice to decrease burnout, improve emotional regulation, and increase job satisfaction. It supports implementation of MBSR in hospital wellness programs and professional development trainings.