Problem: In geriatric patients that are admitted to the ICU with dementia (P), how does the implementation of nonpharmacological measures (I) compared to pharmacological measures (C) affect agitation (O)?
1. In a short introduction, identify a vulnerable population where you currently practice as a nurse. Describe the setting of your healthcare facility and place of practice. Explain a problem the population has that needs to be addressed using best evidence. Share the final PICO/PIO question that addresses a vulnerable population where you practice as a nurse and addresses a problem that the population experiences
2. Literature Review: Include in a short introduction the search terms and databases used to find the 3 most relevant peer-reviewed evidence-based articles (Use information from Module 2: Johns Hopkins Search Log). The tool does not need to be included in the paper.
3. Using the skills of critiquing and summarizing of the 3 articles, include your Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary Tool under the Literature Review.
4. Ethical and Caring Considerations: Include under this heading those ethical and caring considerations that need to be followed to protect the vulnerable population when carrying out the evidence-based intervention?
5. Integration of Evidence Into Practice: (Use information from Module 7: Appendix H: Evidence Synthesis and Recommendations Tool). What recommendations could be made to current practice to help address the PICO/PIO?
6. Provide a short conclusion for the paper.