Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
Prepared by:
Kerry Markland
NURS 6002:
Foundations of
Graduate Study

Week 4 | Part 4: Research Analysis
I have identified one topic of interest for further study. I have researched and identified one peer-
reviewed research article focused on this topic and have analyzed this article.
The results of
these efforts are shared below.
Directions: Complete Step 1 by using the table and subsequent space below identify and analyze
the research article you have selected. Complete Step 2 by summarizing in 2-3 paragraphs the
results of your analysis using the space identified.
Remember to include an introduction paragraph which contains a clear and comprehensive
purpose statement which delineates all required criteria, and end the assignment Part with a
conclusion paragraph.

Step 1: Research Analysis
Complete the table below
Topic of Interest:
Evidence Based Pain Management & Assessment
for Medical-
Surgical Nurses
Research Article:
Include full
citation in APA
format, as well as
link or search
details (such as
DOI)
Kim HL, Song CE, So HS.
Performance of Evidence-based Pain
Assessment and Management Guidelines among Medical-Surgical
Nurses.
Korean J Adult Nurs. 2016 Oct;28(5):546-558.
DOI:
Professional
Practice Use:
One or more
professional
practice uses of
the
theories/concepts
presented in the
article
Professional practice use
Professional Practice Use is for interdisciplinary pain team which
can lead to improvements in patient pain management treatment
and assessment.
Pain management team can use it to aid in pain management
strategies
Professional practice use for pain management education.
Professional practice use for outcomes and satisfaction.
Research
Strengths of
Limitations/Weaknesses
Relevancy to
Notes

Analysis Matrix
Add more rows if
necessary
the Research
of the Research
Topic of
Interest
Patients
records
Limited engagement
Gain
