EBP Discussion
Wk 3 discussion
Post a brief description of your clinical issue of interest. This clinical issue will remain
the same for the entire course and will be the basis for the development of your PICOT
question. Describe your search results in terms of the number of articles returned on
original research and how this changed as you added search terms using your Boolean
operators. Finally, explain strategies you might make to increase the rigor and
effectiveness of a database search on your PICO(T) question. Be specific and provide
examples.
Main Post
Introduction to Clinical Issue of Interest
The clinical issue of interest that struck me was periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).
PJI is a complex infectious process affecting surrounding tissues, bones, and implanted
prostheses. It is usually caused by bacteria and fungi, mainly Staphylococcus aureus,
with a high morbidity rate. The incidence of PJI following hip and knee+arthroplasty is
estimated at 1% to 2% in the One million hip and knee arthroplasties carried out yearly
in the United States. However, this number is estimated to quadruple in the next 10-20
years (Ayoade et al., 2023).
Strategic search with Boolean operator
With the use of the Walden library and database, I decided to use the CINAHL
Plus with text to research my topic, Periprosthetic joint infection alone in the
Boolean/Phrase for a period of 10 years (2014 to 2024), 1,358 different articles were
reported. Meanwhile, upon including some variables like etiology, 339 articles were
brought forward. The time range can easily be adjusted to fit the timeframe required for
research. These database engines are set up so that their usage can be efficient and
effective, saving you time as a researcher. PCOT question is a format that helps
formulate a search approach that produces the most relevant information and best
evidence from existing literature (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2023).
PICOT questions breakdown
