Careful identification of study intentions and meaningful data collection is an essential piece in the evidence-based practice study design process. Though daunting, statistics “play a key role in health and human related research… statistical analysis assists in arriving at right conclusions which then promotes generalization or application of findings to the whole population of interest in the study,” (Rebekah & Ravindran, 2021, p 62). My PICOT intervention aims to reduce the rate of CLABSI occurrence over the course of three months. This quantitative evaluation leads me to design a quantitative evidence-based practice study that considers the numbers and rates of CLABSI occurrence and whether or not implementing a standard bundle will effectively reduce these. Additionally, statistical analysis is essential to give meaning and a story behind a great deal of numbers, with ultimate positive impact on patient popultaion outcomes (Rebekah & Ravindran, 2021). Inferential statistics allow for statistical analysis of data collected to then draw conclusions from specific interventions or scenarios.
My PICOT data collection does not require an intermediate or advanced statistical software. Instead, I would use an Excel document to collect information on a randomized control trial approach to patient information, whether or not the intervention of a central line care bundle was implemented or not, and if CLABSI rates were seen to be decreased compared to those without use of a central line care bundle. This would need to be done with access to patient health records in EPIC, to review documentation as well as nurse interventions actually being performed with this patient group. Using basic excel formulas, analysis is able to be performed on this somewhat simple comparison (Rebekah & Ravindran, 2021). I anticipate the largest challenge will be identifying those who will participate in the study, and if it can be done in a randomized fashion.
References
Rebekah, G. & Ravindran, V. (2021). Statistical analysis in nursing research. Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education, 19(1), p 62-69.
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