Assignment task:
Is this a nurse practice change I can use?
"In adults diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (P), how does the implementation of a nurse-led cognitive behavioral therapy intervention (I) compared to standard nursing care (C) affect depression severity scores (O) over a period of 8-10 weeks (T)?"
P (Population): Adults diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder
I (Intervention): Implementation of a nurse-led cognitive behavioral therapy intervention
C (Comparison): Standard nursing care
O (Outcome): Depression severity scores
T (Time): Over a period of 8-10 weeks
1. Patient/Problem (P): You've clearly identified the patient population as adults diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. This is a specific group that you can study.
2. Intervention (I): The intervention, a nurse-led cognitive behavioral therapy intervention, is a specific, measurable action that can be implemented and studied.
3. Comparison (C): You've identified standard nursing care as the comparison. This allows you to compare the effects of your intervention against the current standard of care.
4. Outcome (O): The outcome, depression severity scores, is a quantifiable measure that can be used to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.
5. Time (T): You've specified a time frame of 8-10 weeks. This gives your study a defined period in which to observe and measure outcomes.
This PICOT question is well-suited for a DNP project as it is focused on improving patient outcomes through a change in nursing practice. The implementation of a nurse-led cognitive behavioral therapy intervention could potentially lead to a significant change in how care is provided to adults with Major Depressive Disorder. It's important to conduct a thorough literature review to ensure your intervention is evidence-based and to identify the best tools for measuring depression severity.