Evidence of Nursing

EVIDENCE
OF
NURSING

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Main body of the paper....................................................................................................................6
Paper I..........................................................................................................................................6
Paper II.........................................................................................................................................7
Paper III.......................................................................................................................................8
Paper IV.......................................................................................................................................8
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
To start this evidenced based research; first step taken was to frame PICO question. The chosen
scenario for this particular research report is “Should antithrombotic stockings be routinely used
for patients with stroke or not?” The searchable question is based on three scenarios available
with research project. These scenarios were evaluated based on its effectiveness on availability
of resources and complications in finding outcomes. Based on evaluation and cause and effect
analyses, this particular question has been framed and chosen. Framing of the Research Question
has been done through effective tool PICO:
Evidence-based models use a process for framing a question, locating, assessing, evaluating, and
repeating as needed. PICO (T) elements include: Problem/Patient/Population,
Intervention/Indicator, Comparison, Outcome, and (optional) Time element or Type of Study
(Della Mirandola, 2012).
P (Problem or Patient or Population) For patients with stroke
I (Intervention/Indicator) Antithrombotic stockings
C (Comparison) Not using antithrombotic stockings
O (Outcome of interest) Reduce the affect of stroke
About Problem: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when blood coagulation or thrombus forms
in the tissues of the giant leg or in the pelvic region. Some DVTs may not cause any pain,
although others may be difficult. On the off chance that DVT is distinguished and treated
prematurely, not many pregnancies are fatal (Philip and et.al., 1987).
About Intervention: Antithrombotic stockings or compressed stockings are curing method which
helps in reducing the area of surroundings of veins through enhancing the flow of blood; and also
supports in upward movement of blood towards heart. Some of the side effects of this particular
intervention include; your socks don't fit well; are not wearing socks properly or removing; have
a disease; and are sensitive to sock stuffing. Stocks that are not worn properly can cause
problems like rashes. In the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association, ischemia or lack of
oxygen blood flow can be reduced by the use of pressure hosiery, with the potential to reduce
weak blood flow (Caroni and Schwab, 1988).