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1. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   See my post on page 3 of this conversation. I tried to define the PICO more. :pntlft::tinkbll:Maybe we should just make a quick wish for this project to be done! Seriously, is our next step to create the question using the PICO format and get it out...

2. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   Here's my "money's worth" Page 40 of our text provides this information: P - population - any pre-operative patient (would this also include someone such as a patient getting a colonscopy and is given a mild sedative? I - Intervention or exposure ("...

3. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   :redpinkheAhhhhh! I see! I've been posting a "quick reply" so these little things were not there. I can see that I am going to be totally obnoxious with these! Allyson, I am not worthy! :bowingpurYou're the best!

4. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   PICO, an acronym for “Patient” “Intervention”, “Comparison”, and “Outcome”, provides a framework for posing question. This is in our text and is an acronym used in several of the articles that Dr. Sousi wants us to have read.

5. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   I know what PICO means. Give me a minute and I'll pull up the paper I posted the other evening.

6. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, Before I can continue to concentrate, how are you adding the little dancing people? Are you typing in the text that the site says will get you the icon? These little things are too cute and I want one too! ( :

7. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   Allyson, your question of "what is the exact amount of time a patient has to be NPO in order to avoid aspiration and complications from surgery so that we as clinical nurses can educate our patients as to the exact amount of time or critical window t...

8. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   Allyson, I work with the Maternal and Child Health program. Although I'm not the Perinatal Consultant, I am somewhat knowledgeable regarding the work with pregnant women as I oversee a home visitation program through local health departments and wi...

9. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

   bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, Abby! Glad you're here, too! ( : This is my way of posting a little smile until I figure out this site! I know you're reading what we've posted. What's your thoughts? I do think we're getting it narrowed down. I'm frankly not sure what Dr....

10. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

    bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Abby! Delighted that you're on!

11. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

    bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also doing a quick scan of your articles and see that suggested "search" words for research are "patient compliance-evaluation", "aspiration". All three of your suggestions are possibilities. If we opt for the education piece or compliance, our...

12. KU Group Three EBP Discussion

    bnickel replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, you're definitely a patient soul! So, on the EBP question, we have talked about patient compliance based on instructions regarding NPO and rationale for NPO ascertained by an interview prior to or post-procedure. The other possibility is as yo...