University Assignment: Evidence of Coronary Artery Disease Report

This report presents an evidence-based analysis of coronary artery disease (CAD), focusing on the application of evidence-based practice within a nursing context. The introduction establishes the importance of evidence-based practice in healthcare, particularly for improving patient outcomes related to CAD. The report synthesizes evidence from six journal articles published between 2011 and 2019, covering topics such as clinical guidelines, prevalence of CAD and cardiovascular disease, cognitive function changes in adults with congestive heart failure, characteristics of premature CAD symptoms, prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia, and interventions for cardiovascular risk factors. A PICO question is formulated to address potential symptoms of premature CAD and early interventions to avoid risk factors. The report justifies the rationale for evidence evaluation, considering the high prevalence of CAD and its impact on mortality. A qualitative research tool is used for critical appraisal of the selected articles, which are deemed relevant and valid for the study of CAD, including the early stages and related risk factors. The report concludes by emphasizing the vital role of evidence-based practice in enhancing nursing care and improving patient outcomes, with references to the AIHW data on cardiovascular disease in Australia.