Assingments % - Exploring Healthcare Topics Through Peer-Reviewed Articles

In research, you should select research articles that are peer-reviewed and, in most instances, are not more than five years old. When searching in the Saudi Digital Library, you can limit the results by publication date and peer-reviewed journals so that you get the most recent, credible research on the topic (see the image below). You can then look for those results that allow you to access the full text.
Find 10 peer-reviewed articles to research one of the following topics of interest to you:
Antibiotic use in healthcare
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Big data analytics in healthcare
Chronic diseases
Clinical practice guidelines
Communicable diseases
Diabetic foot disease
Ethical decision-making in healthcare
Mental health
Non-communicable diseases
Patient safety culture
Vaccine.
At least five articles should be empirical studies. Look for the theory that the study uses to identify the hypothesis that is formulated. See the following article on theory in healthcare:Aldahmash, A. M., Ahmed, Z., Qadri, F. R., Thapa, S., & AlMuammar, A. M. (2019). Implementing a connected health intervention for remote patient monitoring in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: Explaining ‘the what’ and ‘the how’. Globalization and Health, 15(1), 20–20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-019-0462-1
Write a two-page overview of your topic and the reasons for selecting each of the references. Be aware that you may find research articles that could be subtopics that may add interest to the main topic. Submit all ten references and the two-page overview with a title page.
Follow APA and Saudi Electronic University writing standards.
Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step-by-Step Guide for Completing Your Research Assignment

Step 1: Understand the Requirements

Topic Selection:
Choose one of the following topics to research:
- Antibiotic use in healthcare
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Big data analytics in healthcare
- Chronic diseases
- Clinical practice guidelines
- Communicable diseases
- Diabetic foot disease
- Ethical decision-making in healthcare
- Mental health
- Non-communicable diseases
- Patient safety culture
- Vaccine
Number of Articles:
Find 10 peer-reviewed articles, with at least five empirical studies. These should be recent, published within the last five years.
Theory Identification:
For empirical studies, look for the theory used in the research and the hypothesis formulated in each study.
Overview:
Write a two-page overview of your topic, including the reasons why you selected each article. Be sure to include subtopics or relevant articles that enrich your main topic.
Formatting:
Follow APA format for citations and references. Be sure your paper aligns with the Saudi Electronic University writing standards.

Step 2: Access and Search for Peer-Reviewed Articles

Using the Saudi Digital Library:
- Access the Saudi Digital Library to search for peer-reviewed articles.
- Filter your search by:
  - Publication date (within the last 5 years).
  - Peer-reviewed journals to ensure credibility.
  - Look for full-text access to the articles.
Search Tips:
- Use keywords from your selected topic, such as “AI in healthcare,” “chronic diseases,” or “patient safety culture.”
- Browse through the search results and identify articles that are empirical studies or relevant to the theory you are focusing on.

Step 3: Identify Relevant Theories and Hypotheses

For each empirical study, note the theory the authors reference. This is important for the theory section of your paper.
Identify the hypothesis presented in the study to understand the research direction.

Step 4: Write the Two-Page Overview

Introduction:
- Briefly introduce the topic you’ve chosen and explain why it is of interest or importance.
- Mention the research gap or current trends related to your topic.
Article Overview:
- Summarize the 10 selected articles, explaining the focus of each study and why it was selected. Include the theories used and hypotheses formulated in the empirical studies.
- Group the articles into categories if applicable (e.g., articles on “patient safety culture” could be grouped to form a coherent narrative).
Conclusion:
- End the overview by briefly discussing how the selected articles contribute to the overall understanding of your chosen topic and why they are significant to your research.

Step 5: Prepare the Title Page

Include the following on your title page:
- Title of your paper.
- Your name.
- Course name.
- Instructor’s name.
- Submission date.

Step 6: Citations and References in APA Format

Ensure that all references are properly cited in APA format both in-text and in the reference list.
Include all 10 references at the end of your paper.

Step 7: Proofreading and Final Check

Proofread your work for spelling, grammar, and formatting errors.
Ensure your paper is well-organized and follows the two-page overview requirement.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you will create a well-organized, research-backed overview of your chosen healthcare topic. Ensure that you meet all requirements, from selecting credible, peer-reviewed articles to providing clear reasons for choosing each reference.

Good luck with your research and paper writing!