NR516 BASIC RESEARCH & EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
NR516 Module 2 Assignment_09.2023
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Module 2 Assignment: PICOT Question Worksheet
Complete the following:
Identification
of a practice
related issue
Identify and describe one practice related issue. Include the rationale for addressing this
issue or concern. Include support from current scholarly nursing sources.
Answer
One notable practice-related concern within nursing is nurse burnout, which is
characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal
accomplishment. This issue impacts nurses across all specialties and has been intensified by
the high-stress conditions prevalent in healthcare settings, particularly during the COVID-19
pandemic (Klement et al., 2021; McGilton et al., 2020). Nurse burnout not only affects the
mental health and job satisfaction of nursing professionals but also contributes to elevated
turnover rates, ultimately compromising the quality and safety of patient care.
Rationale
Explain why the issue is important to the profession of nursing. Describe its impact on
health outcomes. Include support from current scholarly nursing sources.
Answer
Tackling nurse burnout is essential for the nursing profession, as it directly impacts health
outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers. Research has established a
connection between burnout and increased rates of medication errors, a decline in the
quality of patient care, and higher incidences of hospital-acquired infections (Labrague et
al., 2017). By implementing strategies aimed at reducing burnout, healthcare organizations
can improve retention rates and enhance job satisfaction, ultimately ensuring that patients
receive a higher standard of care.
Practice
question
Elements
•Define each element of your practice question using the PICOT format in one or
two sentences, being sure to address the following:
•P-Population and problem – What was the nursing practice concern or
problem and whom did it affect?
•I–Intervention – What was the evidence-based solution for the problem?
•C–Comparison – What was another solution for the problem?
•O–Outcome – Did the intervention work? What was the outcome?
•T–Time frame – What was the timeframe?
Answer
•P-Population and problem – The nursing practice concern is medication
errors affecting adult patients receiving care in acute hospital settings
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