NR 585 Week 2 PICOT Worksheet

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Chamberlain University

NR-585: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice

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General Instructions

A PICOT statement is an essential tool for guiding evidence-based nursing practice. It helps identify key elements in research related to nursing, healthcare, and organizational outcomes. When developing a PICOT question, nurses should consider specific problems that impact their practice or their future role in advanced nursing. The following guidelines must be followed when completing the assignment:

Utilize the PICOT Worksheet Template to structure the statement effectively.
Ensure that the content adheres to APA formatting rules, including proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and scholarly writing standards.
Reference at least two scholarly sources, ensuring proper in-text citations in APA format where applicable.
Follow Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy to maintain ethical standards.

Practice Problem

Falls among older adults in hospitals are a significant concern due to the high risk of injury and the associated healthcare costs. Despite existing fall prevention measures, these interventions often fail to address the individualized needs of older patients. A tailored fall prevention program that considers unique risk factors such as mobility limitations, medication effects, and comorbidities may be more effective in reducing fall rates (Fukumoto et al., 2022). This issue is particularly important for advanced nursing practice as it directly impacts patient safety, hospital readmission rates, and overall healthcare expenditures. By integrating evidence-based strategies, nurses can improve patient outcomes, minimize hospital-acquired injuries, and promote long-term well-being for older adults (Muir, Gopaul, & Montero Odasso, 2020).

PICOT Components

Component	Description
P (Population and Problem)	The target population includes hospitalized older adults who are at high risk for falls due to mobility impairments, medications, and preexisting health conditions (Muir et al., 2020).
I (Intervention)	A tailored fall prevention program designed specifically to address individual risk factors in older adults (Fukumoto et al., 2022).
C (Comparison)	The current standard fall prevention measures, which include generalized interventions such as bed alarms, safety rounds, and patient education (Fukumoto et al., 2022).
O (Outcome)	A reduction in the incidence of falls among older adults who participate in the tailored program compared to those receiving standard care (Muir et al., 2020).
T (Timeframe)	The study will be conducted over a six-month period to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Practice Question

Element	Description
P (Population)	Hospitalized older adults
I (Intervention)	Tailored fall prevention program
C (Comparison)	Standard fall prevention measures
O (Outcome)	Incidence of falls
T (Timeframe)	6 months

PICOT Question:
“In hospitalized older adults (P), how does implementing a tailored fall prevention program (I) compared to standard fall prevention measures (C) affect the incidence of falls (O) within 6 months (T)?”

Keywords for Literature Search

Component	Keywords
P (Population)	Older adults, hospitalized patients, fall risk
I (Intervention)	Tailored fall prevention program, customized intervention
C (Comparison)	Standard fall prevention, routine care
O (Outcome)	Incidence of falls, patient safety, fall reduction
T (Timeframe)	6 months, short-term outcomes

References

Fukumoto, T., Nemoto, T., et al. (2022). Effectiveness of a tailored fall-prevention program for discharged older patients: A multicenter, preliminary, randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3), 1585. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19031585