Briefly explain what research has been done on the topic, the gap in knowledge, and the rationale for this ROL. Why is this topic relevant and warranted- what needs to be done?

The Advanced Practice Nurse and Community Para-medicine

Problem Overview
Problem: What is the problem? The problem should be relevant to advanced practice nursing.

Context: Describe the larger context in which the problem exists. Is it clinical, educational, financial, or political?

Epidemiology: How widespread is the problem? Is it limited to a specific age group, ethnic group, diagnosis, or specialty? Is it limited to location? What do we know about this?

Gap: When defining the problem, a clear distinction must be drawn between what exists currently and what is desired. Briefly explain what research has been done on the topic, the gap in knowledge, and the rationale for this ROL. Why is this topic relevant and warranted- what needs to be done?