The Resources identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry

Sample Solution

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Clinical Issue of Interest: Patient Satisfaction with Pain Management after Surgery

Background:

• Postoperative pain is a common and significant problem for patients undergoing surgery.
• Effective pain management is crucial for patient recovery, comfort, and overall satisfaction with their healthcare experience.
• There is a growing body of research on patient satisfaction with pain management, but more studies are needed to explore factors that influence it.

Clinical Inquiry:

How does patient education about pain management strategies impact patient satisfaction with pain management after surgery?

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PICO(T) Question:

• P (Population): Adult patients undergoing elective surgery
• I (Intervention): Patient education on pain management strategies (e.g., relaxation techniques, medication use, positioning)
• C (Comparison): Standard care (no patient education)
• O (Outcome): Patient satisfaction with pain management (measured using a validated instrument)
• T (Timeframe): Postoperative period (e.g., first 24-48 hours)

Databases:

• PubMed
• CINAHL
• Scopus
• Web of Science

Keywords:

• Patient satisfaction
• Pain management
• Surgery
• Education
• Relaxation techniques
• Medication use
• Positioning

Search Strategies:

• Combine keywords with Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine your search results.
• Use truncation () to search for variations of a word (e.g., pain manag).
• Limit your search to specific time periods or publication types.

Developing a PICO(T) Question:

1. Identify the clinical issue of interest.
2. Define the population of interest.
3. Determine the intervention to be evaluated.
4. Specify the outcome of interest.
5. Define the timeframe of interest.

Reflecting on the Process:

• Consider the challenges and limitations of using unfiltered databases to search for peer-reviewed research.
• Reflect on the different research methodologies employed in the studies you identified.
• Consider how the findings of your research can be applied to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.