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The first step of the evidence-based practice process is to evaluate a nursing practice environment to identify a nursing problem in the clinical area. When a nursing problem is discovered, the nurse researcher develops a clinical guiding question to address that nursing practice problem. For this assignment, you will create a clinical guiding question known as a PICOT question. The PICOT question must be relevant to a nursing practice problem. To support your PICOT question, identify six supporting peer-reviewed research articles, with three being quantitative and three qualitative, focused on your selected nursing practice problem. The PICOT question and these articles will be used for subsequent assignments and should follow the "Literature Evaluation Table" format. Your chosen nursing practice problem is catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). You will first provide a summary of the clinical issue, focusing on the patient population and the issues arising from it, in 200–250 words. Then, using the PICOT framework, formulate a relevant PICOT question related to the problem. Conduct a literature search to locate six peer-reviewed research articles supporting your PICOT question, ensuring a mix of quantitative and qualitative studies. Search strategies should include broadening or narrowing keywords related to your topic, and review abstracts and methods sections to determine research design. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are useful but should not be included as primary research. Use APA formatting for citations and references, adhering to academic standards. This assignment prepares for your capstone project and requires thorough research and clear documentation.

Paper For Above instruction

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), representing a significant challenge to patient safety and quality care in clinical settings. CAUTIs occur when bacteria colonize the urinary tract via a urinary catheter, which is often used in hospitalized or rehabilitative patients who require bladder drainage due to various medical conditions, such as urinary retention, surgeries, or critical illnesses. The clinical issue revolves around the high incidence of CAUTIs, which lead to increased patient morbidity, extended hospital stays, elevated healthcare costs, and a heightened risk of bloodstream infections and sepsis. Hospitals and healthcare facilities have recognized the importance of strategies to prevent CAUTI, including strict insertion and maintenance protocols, timely removal of unnecessary catheters, and staff education. However, despite these efforts, CAUTIs remain prevalent, indicating a persistent gap in effective implementation of evidence-based practices. This clinical problem disproportionately affects elderly patients, those with compromised immunity, and patients in intensive care units. The challenge is to identify effective interventions to reduce CAUTI rates, improve patient outcomes, and optimize resource utilization. Addressing this issue aligns with broader goals of patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in healthcare environments, necessitating ongoing research and dedicated efforts to implement evidence-based infection control practices.

The primary focus of this research is to explore effective strategies to prevent CAUTI in adult hospitalized patients, particularly emphasizing evidence-based interventions that can be integrated into clinical practice. This involves examining factors contributing to CAUTI occurrence, evaluating current prevention protocols, and identifying barriers to guideline adherence. The ultimate goal is to formulate a well-founded PICOT question to guide clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes through targeted, evidence-based interventions, thus minimizing CAUTI incidence rates and enhancing patient safety.

References

1. Saint, S., Greene, M. T., Krein, S. L., Rogers, M. A. M., Ratz D., & Kallen, A. J. (2016). Prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 37(8), 881–898.
2. Juthani-Mehta, M., Khairat, S., & Perrelli, E. (2018). Nursing interventions to prevent CAUTI in hospitalized patients. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 33(2), 144-148.
3. Currie, S., MacLennan, G., & Gardam, M. (2019). Strategies to reduce the use of urinary catheters and CAUTI: A systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 17(4), 273–285.
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