Analysis of Challenges and PICOT Statement in Correctional Nursing

This report provides an analysis of a PICOT statement, specifically addressing the challenges faced by correctional nurses in providing healthcare within incarcerated environments. The report identifies the problem as the deficit in care provision for chronic diseases and obstacles faced by nurses due to security boundaries. The intervention focuses on nurses utilizing their role to advocate for improved facilities and funding. The comparison involves an individualized approach versus a team approach to address resource limitations. The desired outcome is improved health outcomes through high-quality medical services and increased staffing. The report emphasizes the significance of nurses in mediating issues to higher authorities and the need for proper medical resources and cooperation. The assignment includes a detailed PICOT statement and relevant references.

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

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Table of Contents
Identification of the clinical problem.........................................................................................1
Picot statement...........................................................................................................................2
References..................................................................................................................................4

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Identification of the clinical problem
There are several challenges and barriers that the correctional nurses while providing care
within an incarcerated environment. They have to navigate difficult situations while decision-
making and supplying necessary care interventions to the incarcerated prisoners. Evidence
suggests that prisons provide poor healthcare facilities to the prisoners and nurses are often
on the frontline for this lack of services (Mahoney, 2015). The most commonly identified
nursing problem in male correctional facilities is the deficit in care provision of chronic
diseases to the prisoners, which leads to poorer health outcomes. Nurses often experience
obstacles from the security boundaries which affects the delivery of best possible nursing
care for the prisons. Correctional nurses on duty in male correctional facilities can overcome
these challenges by their interventions that focus on improvement in facilities and funding
supported by the higher authorities. A study conducted in an urban male remand prison
focused on the challenges and betterment of mental health facilities for the incarcerated
prisoners there. This study highlighted the significance of nurses as professionals who can
mediate the prevailing problematic issues to be resolved by the concerned authorities (Samele
et al., 2016). However, it is important to acknowledge that correctional nurses cannot
function to their maximum potential without access to proper medical resources and
cooperation from other team members (Brouchad & Swan, 2016).
Picot statement
P (Problem or patient or Population) The health challenges faced in incarcerated male
prisoners can be significantly addressed by the
correctional nurses if they intervene and mediate

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the issue to the higher authorities with emphasis
I (Intervention / Indicator) Nurses can utilize their role as an important care
provider and draw attention from the prison
authorities to focus on the prevailing issues.
C (Comparison) Alternatively, nurses can take an individualized
approach to address the lack of resources and
asking for support from others.
O (Outcome) The health outcomes can be improved through
implementation of high quality medical services
and recruitment of additional staff to accelerate
the care process.
T (Time) Nurses can intervene with an immediate effect
after identifying a problem adequately. Although,
notifying and involving the higher officials so
that they acknowledge the issues and establish
relevant measures could be a time consuming
process.

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References
Bouchaud, M. T., & Swan, B. A. (2017, January). Integrating correctional and community
health care: an innovative approach for clinical learning in a baccalaureate nursing
program. In Nursing forum, 52(1), 38-49.
Mahoney, S. (2015). The Challenges of Correctional Nursing. Magnificat: a journal of
undergraduate nonfiction.
Samele, C., Forrester, A., Urquía, N., & Hopkin, G. (2016). Key successes and challenges in
providing mental health care in an urban male remand prison: a qualitative
study. Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 51(4), 589-596