Methods/Design and Statistical Analysis in Nursing

Project topic: using evidence based preventative measures to reduce blood stream infections caused by iv lines or central lines in hospitals based on

PICOT QUESTION:

In adult patients in medical-surgical with intravenous (IV) or central lines, will implementation of antiseptic containing curos-caps compared to current practice of manual disinfection (scrubbing the ports) impact prevention of IV or central line induced bloodstream infections like CLABSI over eight weeks.

Use the evidence from the peer reviewed articles that you have critically appraised and synthesized. Follow APA format and cite references. Include the following:

1. Describe the evaluative criteria (indicators or variables) to be addressed in answering each evaluation question.
2. Describe the research approaches to be used to answer each question and why they are appropriate to the evaluation questions posed.
3. Describe in specific detail how data will be collected related to each of your evaluative criteria/indicators. Discuss exactly how the data be collected, when, and by whom. Describe any data collection tools in terms of their development and appropriateness in answering the evaluation questions. Provide information on validity and reliability of tools, if available. Explain why the data collection methods are appropriate to the research approach, type of data, and purpose of the evaluation.
4. Describe how you will analyze the data, including specific statistical tests to be used. Include dummy data tables if applicable to show how you will display your findings. Please add conclusion

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Expectations

• Length: 2-3 pages, NO MORE THEN 4 PAGES
• Format: APA 7th ed.
• Research: At least 2 peer reviewed references within the last 5 years

See USU NUR Writing Assignment Rubric for additional details and point weighting.

Special instructions: i am attaching 4 previous weeks assignments along with grading rubric for additional help. please only provide information strictly related to project topic based on picot question as this is 7 weeks research project.

C823 Field Experience Task Hourly rounding to prevent patient falls in Hospital Setting

Project topic: using evidence based preventative measures to reduce blood stream infections caused by iv lines or central lines in hospitals based on

PICOT QUESTION:

In adult patients in medical-surgical with intravenous (IV) or central lines, will implementation of antiseptic containing curos-caps compared to current practice of manual disinfection (scrubbing the ports) impact prevention of IV or central line induced bloodstream infections like CLABSI over eight weeks.

Use the evidence from the peer reviewed articles that you have critically appraised and synthesized. Follow APA format and cite references. Include the following:

1. Describe the evaluative criteria (indicators or variables) to be addressed in answering each evaluation question.
2. Describe the research approaches to be used to answer each question and why they are appropriate to the evaluation questions posed.
3. Describe in specific detail how data will be collected related to each of your evaluative criteria/indicators. Discuss exactly how the data be collected, when, and by whom. Describe any data collection tools in terms of their development and appropriateness in answering the evaluation questions. Provide information on validity and reliability of tools, if available. Explain why the data collection methods are appropriate to the research approach, type of data, and purpose of the evaluation.
4. Describe how you will analyze the data, including specific statistical tests to be used. Include dummy data tables if applicable to show how you will display your findings. Please add conclusion

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Expectations

• Length: 2-3 pages, NO MORE THEN 4 PAGES
• Format: APA 7th ed.
• Research: At least 2 peer reviewed references within the last 5 years

See USU NUR Writing Assignment Rubric for additional details and point weighting.

Special instructions: i am attaching 4 previous weeks assignments along with grading rubric for additional help. please only provide information strictly related to project topic based on picot question as this is 7 weeks research project.