Week 6: Medical Application Critical Appraisal
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 Due by 11:59pm

 Points 200

 Submitting a file upload
Purpose
The purposes of this assignment are to: (a) demonstrate nursing informatics skills to
critique commonly used mobile applications, (b) synthesize nursing and non-nursing
knowledge using a guided appraisal process, and (c) develop NI skills with computer
technologies to support professional and personal development with implementation of
medical applications in clinical practice.
Mobile Health, also known as mHealth, is defined as the use of wireless communication
to support efficiency in public health and clinical practice. To facilitate mHealth, mobile
applications (apps) have been developed, which can be executed either on a mobile
platform or on a web-based platform which is executed on a server. Mobile medical
apps are often accessories to a FDA-regulated medical device. Incumbent upon each
healthcare provider is a clear understanding of the implications of this guidance on
clinical practice as well as demonstrate discretion with regard to medical app
implementation.
Course Outcomes
This assignment is guided by the following Course Outcomes (COs):
CO 2 Demonstrate synthesis of nursing and non-nursing science with information and
computer technologies through collaborative advanced nursing practice (PO 5)
CO 4 Exemplify professional values and scholarship to support professional and
personal development (PO 1)
Due Date

This assignment is due no later than the Sunday of Week 6 by 11:59 PM MT. Students
are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted
after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible
for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted,
with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero
will be recorded for the assignment.
Total Points Possible: 200 Points
Preparation and Paper Outline:
1. PART 1: The medical application selection for this assignment is contingent upon
the month of your birthday. Use the table below to identify the Medical App for
this assignment.

Your Birth Month Medical App for Assignment
January, February MediCalc
March, April, May Medscape
June, July, August CDC Milestone Tracker
September, October ICD10 Consult
November, December SingleCare

o Use the Google Play Store for Android devices or the Apple iTunes
App Store for Apple devices to search for the medical application as
determined by the table above.
o In order to complete the following guided appraisal, download the
app to a mobile device (smartphone or tablet). The apps are free and
do not require purchase to complete this assignment.
o Provide proof of download by attaching a screenshot of the device
screen in JPEG or PDF format to the assignment upload tab (in addition
to submitting this assignment). Following the general instructions below
for smartphone devices (specific device instructions may vary):
 Android 4.0 and Newer: (Galaxy SIII, Galaxy S 4, Galaxy
Note, HTC One, Nexus phones, Droid phones)
 Any Android phone running Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0)
or later can easily take a screenshot. Hold
the Power and Volume Down buttons together until the
screen flashes and you hear the shutter sound. The
screenshot image will appear in your Gallery app,
usually inside the Screenshots folder

 iPhone

 The method for taking a screenshot in iOS has been the
same since version 2.0. Hold the Power
(Sleep/Wake) and Home buttons together until the
screen flashes and you hear the shutter sound. The
screenshot image will appear in your Photos app
under Camera Roll.

2. PART 2: Answer the Medical App Critical Appraisal questions thoughtfully and
comprehensively. Use the criteria headings on this outline as the headings
on your properly APA- formatted paper.
o NAME: What is the name of the app?
o AUTHOR: Who created, developed, or maintains the app? Explain.
o ENDORSEMENT: Is the app licensed by the Food and Drug
Administration, other government agency, or endorsed by an academic
institution or medical professional organization? Explain.
o OPERATION: Which platform (mobile or web-based) is suitable for the
app and why?
o AESTHETICS: Is the information displayed in a way that is easy to
navigate? Is it easy to use? Can you use it without instructions? Explain.
o PURPOSE: What is the intended purpose or use of the app?
o CLINICAL DECISION MAKING: What influence does the app have on
clinical decision making? Explain.
o SAFETY: Is there potential for patient harm? Explain.
o PRIVACY/SECURITY: Does the app have privacy statement or setting?
Is there a clear privacy policy stating information will be encrypted and
not shared with third parties? Does the app share information on social
networks? Are users notified in the event of a breach of privacy and
health information? Explain.
o USER: For whom is the app intended (providers, patients, or others)?
Explain.
o DISTRIBUTION: Is it designed for local use or wider distribution?
Explain.
o CREDIBILITY: How credible are the sources of information? How do
you know? Explain.
o RELEVANCE: How current is the information in the app? When was the
last update? Is the content consistent with evidence-based literature or
best practices/standards of care? Explain.

3. PART 3: Provide one example of an appropriate patient or clinical scenario for
this app. The example should include the following details:
o Patient Age-population (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric)
o Clinical Setting (Hospital, Private Practice, Extended Living Facility)
o History of Present Illness and Diagnosis or Condition
o Provide a detailed description of the app in your example. When will the
app be implemented (at the Point-of-care or elsewhere)? Who will use
the app? What potential impact will it have on the scenario? Incorporate
the critical appraisal information from Part 2. Provide one evidence-

based scholarly article as a reference to support clinical decision
making.

4. This assignment will be graded on the quality of the information, inclusion of one
evidence-based scholarly resource, use of citations, use of Standard English
grammar, and organization based on the required components (see the paper
headings and content details in Part 1).
5. The length of the paper is to be between 1,000 and 1,500 words, excluding
title page and reference list.
6. Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can tell that the
document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in ".docx."
7. APA format is required in this assignment, explicitly for in-text citations and the
reference list. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins and
double spacing. See the APA manual for details regarding proper citation. See
resources under Course Resources, "Guidelines for Writing Professional
Papers" for further clarification.
* Scholarly Sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference
in this course. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or
sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. The textbooks and lessons
are NOT considered to be outside scholarly sources. For the threaded discussions and
reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies
(URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as
scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing
journal.  You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the
available databases for a peer-reviewed journal article.  The following sources should not
be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs.  These websites are not considered scholarly as
anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship
and quality.  For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with
scholarship and quality.  It is the responsibility of the student to determine the
scholarship and quality of any .com site.  Ask your instructor before using any site if you
are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate
scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last
5 years.  Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using
a source that is older than 5 years.
Rubric
NR599_Week 6 Medical Application Critical Appraisal

NR599_Week 6 Medical Application Critical Appraisal

Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to
a Learning
OutcomeCriterion 1

30 pts
Excellent
Demonstrated
all elements for
27 pts
V.Good
Missing 1
element

25 pts
Satisfactory
Missing 2
elements for
15 pts
Needs Improvement
Missing 3 elements for this
Criterion Or Student selected
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Missing 4 elements
for the Criterion Or
30 pts

PART 1: Medical
Application Selection,
Download, and Proof of
Download
Must demonstrate the
following elements:

Student identified the
medical application
according to the table
provided in the guidelines
for the assignment

Downloaded the app to
an appropriate mobile
device

Provided clear proof of
download

Screenshot of the device
screen in JPEG or PDF
format

(4 Required Elements)

Criterion for
Criterion

Criterion the incorrect medical
application according to the
table provided in the
guidelines for the
assignment;

No assignment

This criterion is linked to
a Learning
OutcomeCriterion 2
PART 2 Critical
Appraisal, Scholarliness
and Scholarly Sources
Must demonstrate the
following elements:
Answered 13 out of 13
questions in PART 2 of
the critical appraisal

80 pts
Excellent
Demonstrated
all elements for
Criterion

73 pts
V.Good
Did NOT
address 1
question in
PART 2 of the
critical
appraisal; Or
Missing 1
element for the
Criterion

66 pts
Satisfactory
Did NOT address
2 questions in
PART 2 of the
critical appraisal
Or Missing 2
elements for the
Criterion

40 pts
Needs Improvement
Did NOT address 3 or
more questions in
PART 2 of the critical
appraisal Or Missing
3 elements for the
Criterion Or No
Scholarly Sources

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Missing 4 or more
elements for the
Criterion Or No
assignment

80 pts

Student demonstrated use
of scholarly inquiry
Responses to guided
appraisal questions were
comprehensive, detailed,
and specific

Demonstrated
understanding of the
intended use of the
medical application

Conducted critical
appraisal using a
systematic approach

Incorporated at least one
EBP scholarly source
(6 Required Elements)
This criterion is linked to
a Learning
OutcomeCriterion 3
PART 3: Application of
Knowledge and Clinical
Implementation
Must demonstrate the
following elements:
Constructed a clinical
scenario which included
all of the following:
Patient Age-population
(Pediatric, Adult,
Geriatric),Clinical Setting
(Hospital, Private
Practice, Extended Living
Facility), History of
Present Illness and
Diagnosis or Condition

Provided a detailed

60 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates all
elements for the
Criterion

55 pts
V.Good
Missing 1
element for
the Criterion
50 pts
Satisfactory
Missing 2
elements for the
Criterion

30 pts
Needs
Improvement
Missing 3
elements for the
Criterion

0 pts
Missing 4 elements
for the Criterion
Or No assignment

60 pts

description of the app
used in the scenario

Incorporated the critical
appraisal information in
the scenario

Demonstrated synthesis
of knowledge and critical
reasoning skills relevant
to the clinical role of an
advanced practice nurse
(4 Required Elements)

This criterion is linked to
a Learning
OutcomeFormat Criterion
1 Grammar, Spelling,
Syntax, APA Format, and
Word Requirements
NOTE: Failure to comply
with the word
requirements for this
assignment will result in
the grade of zero (0) for
this Criterion.

30 pts
Excellent
Grammar,
spelling, syntax
and/or APA
format are
accurate, or
with zero to one
error.

27 pts
V.Good
Two to three
errors in
grammar,
spelling,
syntax and/or
APA format.
25 pts
Average
Four to five
errors in
grammar,
spelling,
syntax and/or
APA format.
15 pts
Needs
Improvement
Six or seven errors
grammar, spelling,
syntax and/or
APA format.

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Eight or more errors in
grammar, spelling, syntax,
and/or APA format Or
Failure to comply with the
word requirements for this
assignment Or No
assignment

30 pts

This criterion is linked to
a Learning OutcomeLate
penalty deductions

0 pts
No
Mark
0 pts
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments
submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points
possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be
accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point
a zero will be recorded for the assignment. minus ______ points

0 pts

Total Points: 200

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