Developing A Nursing Intervention-Focused PICO Question
Developing a Nursing Intervention-Focused PICO Question for Project
Please fill out the template and write 2-3 paragraphs based on the following instructions: to develop your PICO question, use the Intervention template only. Although other templates can aid in developing a PICO, the Intervention template is most efficient for a 5-week course. Consult your readings, FAQs, and NUR 49800 library guide for guidance. Your written submission should include a clear title of the project, the full name of the facility and its location, the full name and credentials of the RN facilitator (clinical liaison), and a PICO or PICO(T) question relevant to RN-BS scope of practice. Focus the intervention on nursing actions or strategies, explicitly excluding medications, pharmacokinetics, or healthcare provider-ordered medications. It is important to avoid PICOs related to medications, Rapid Response Teams, skin-to-skin contact, chlorhexidine, equipment, or common infection prevention topics like HAPU, falls, CAUTI, and CLABSI, as these are overused and require extensive prior evidence.
Paper For Above instruction
The project I am developing focuses on enhancing patient safety through nursing-led intervention strategies aimed at reducing patient agitation in adult psychiatric units. The facility selected for this initiative is the Mercy Mental Health Hospital located in Springfield, Illinois. The hospital specializes in acute mental health care and serves a diverse population of adults experiencing various psychiatric conditions. The RN facilitator overseeing this project is Jane Doe, RN, MSN, a clinical liaison with over ten years of experience in psychiatric nursing and patient safety initiatives. The primary goal of this project is to implement a structured behavioral intervention program led by nursing staff to decrease episodes of patient agitation and improve overall safety and therapeutic outcomes.
The PICO question guiding this project is: "In adult psychiatric inpatients within Mercy Mental Health Hospital (P), does a nursing-led behavioral intervention program (I), compared to usual care (C), result in a reduction of patient agitation episodes (O)?" This intervention involves staff training on calming techniques, patient engagement strategies, and environmental modifications to create a safer and more supportive setting, all within the scope of nursing practice. The purpose of this initiative is to assess whether targeted nursing interventions can effectively diminish agitation, thereby reducing risks such as injury to patients or staff and improving therapeutic progress. The expected outcomes include a measurable decrease in agitation incidents, increased patient and staff satisfaction, and enhanced safety metrics aligned with best evidence-based nursing practices.
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