Evidence-Based Nursing Research on Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Children

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Evidence-Based Nursing Research
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Evidence-Based Nursing Research
Nurses’ roles have evolved significantly throughout the twenty-first century. Tingen,
Burnett, Murchison, and Zhu (2009) explain that medical caretakers operate in an assortment of
settings. Even though every role conveys varied obligations, the vital aim of a professional nurse
continues to be the same, which is to be the client's advocate and offer ideal care based on proof
got through research (Tingen et al., 2009). The proof always leads to evidence-based practice
(EBP) that ultimately increases nursing care standards (Evans, Duggan, & Boldy, 2014). This
information underscores the importance of nursing research since it is linked to knowledge
provision (Jirojwong & Welch, 2013). In this regard, this paper concentrates on undertaking a
systematic review of primary research while utilizing a clinical research question that is PICO
(T) designed.
Research Question
The research question that forms the basis or foundation in which other information in
this paper is embedded was designed using the PICO (T) framework. It is formulated as follows,
for the paediatric population; does the utilization of informative programs on lifestyle alterations
compared to community recreation exercises diminish the risk of later cardiovascular disease
(CVD) development? Riva, Malik, Burnie, Endicott, and Busse (2012) highlight that the PICO
(T) framework stands for elements like Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and
Time. In this case, the population was identified as the paediatric populace. The intervention and
comparison are the utilization of informative programs on lifestyle alterations and community
recreation exercises respectively. The outcome is diminishing the risk of later CVD
development. When considering this information, the time element is not available thereby
proving that no all PICO (T) factors were included in the formulation of the research question.

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Evaluation of Research
One primary research article written by Aballa (2010) is worth being talked about in this
case because it captures the essence of the research question of interest. A cross-sectional
research design was utilized in the investigation. The research design was outstanding because its
subjects are surveyed at a single time (Aballa, 2010). Furthermore, Aballa (2010) explains that it
is less tedious since it includes testing several factions at a similar point in time, hence, a
significant subjects’ number can be tested at a little cost. Just like the research design, the
process was excellent. It involved pinpointing study area, the populace, sample size and
procedure, and engaging the participants in the research. Something terrific about the article is
that it considered ethical concerns and ensured it sought permission to gather data from relevant
authorities such as Nairobi City Council, Education Ministry, and Kenyatta University (Aballa,
2010). As for the findings, the article managed to pinpoint interventions that can prevent obesity
in children thereby alleviating the risk of that particular population developing CVD later in life.
It highlighted physical education lessons, which are informative programs, as measures that can
assist in dealing with childhood obesity, hence, CVD later in life (Aballa, 2010).
Research Topic
The research topic can be described using the various sections or parts of the research
question that was already mentioned above. The research question talks about how CVD
development by children later in life during their adulthood can be reduced or eliminated. It
presented two interventions that can assist in achieving this aim. It highlights informative
programs on lifestyle alterations as one intervention that can aid in preventing CVD
development. The other intervention it underscores is community recreation exercises. The
research topic tends to find out whether or not the first intervention mentioned is better than the