Grand Canyon University: Research Critiques and PICOT Question

This assignment, prepared for NRS-433V at Grand Canyon University, focuses on catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). It begins with a PICOT question exploring interventions for CAUTI prevention. The assignment then presents critical appraisals of both qualitative and quantitative research studies related to CAUTI, addressing the background of the studies, research questions, methodology, findings, and limitations. The student analyzes the clinical problem, research problem, significance, purpose, and research questions of the studies. Additionally, the assignment includes a literature review summarizing key findings and recommendations regarding CAUTI prevention and management, drawing on sources like the CDC and other healthcare guidelines. The student provides a rationale, examples, and references from the studies to support their responses, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the research and its implications for nursing practice. The assignment aims to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes by critically evaluating and synthesizing research evidence related to CAUTI prevention strategies.

Running head: PICOT QUESTION
PICOT QUESTION
Name of Student:
Name of University:
Author’s Note:

1PICOT QUESTION
Picot question
Intervention In long illness patient, (P) how does electronic reminder device compared (I)
to chlorhexidine gluconate, educating staffs and giving training to the health care staffs (C)
effects the incidence of intravascular catheter colonization (O)?
Therapy
In hospitalized patient (P) what is the effect of electronic reminder device compared (I)
compared to chemical solution (C) in reducing urinary catheter infection (O)?
Prognosis
In patient with long illness (P) how does educating staffs (I) compared to provision of
training (C) influence the healthy practice in health care sector (O)?
Diagnosis
In surgical patient (P) are the use of chlorhexidine gluconate (I) compared to electronic
reminder device (C) effective in testing the low infection rate (O)?
Aetiology
Are surgical patient (P) who have acquired urinary catheter infection (I) compared with
those with long illness patient (C) are at high risk of colonization (O)?
Meaning
How do hospitalized patient (P) with diagnosis of urinary infection (I) pose risk other
health care staffs (C) during effective care of the patient (O)?

2PICOT QUESTION