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Capella University
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In healthcare, formulating precise and focused clinical questions is essential for advancing evidence-based practice. This paper aims to craft a PICOT question related to professional interests, particularly focusing on a potential Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project. The subsequent discussion will delve into the development of a search strategy based on the crafted PICOT question, aligning with the requirements for this assessment.
For a successful DNP project, formulating a well-structured PICOT question is crucial as it lays the foundation for quality improvement initiatives. The PICOT format focuses on five elements: Patient population (P), Intervention (I), Comparison (C), Outcome (O), and Timeframe (T).
In this case, the PICOT question is framed as follows:
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery (P), how does the implementation of a structured postoperative care protocol (I), compared to standard care (C), influence the incidence of postoperative complications (O) within the first 30 days following surgery (T)?
This question specifically addresses a particular patient population, comparing the implementation of a structured postoperative care protocol with standard care, and measures its impact on postoperative complications within a defined 30-day period.
A well-planned search strategy is critical for gathering relevant evidence to answer the PICOT question. The following key elements form the foundation of the search strategy:
This comprehensive search strategy aims to gather evidence that supports the implementation of structured postoperative care protocols in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
The search yielded 75 articles from the selected databases. After a thorough review, 35 articles were retained due to their alignment with the PICOT question and relevance to the DNP project. Articles excluded primarily focused on different surgical populations or lacked sufficient data on postoperative complications.
Crafting a well-structured PICOT question and developing an effective search strategy are critical steps in preparing for a DNP project. A carefully formulated PICOT question addresses a specific clinical problem, while a robust search strategy ensures the collection of relevant evidence to inform the proposed intervention. This process lays the foundation for a well-informed, evidence-based DNP project.
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