discussion board 2

My PICOT question is : In patients 66 years and older who are post-surgical (P), how does the implementation of a structured postoperative fall-prevention protocol (I) compared to standard postoperative care without a structured protocol (C) affect the incidence of postoperative falls (O) within 6 months (T)?

The Clinical Problem: What is the topic/question you would like to address?

Patients aged 66 years and older who undergo surgery are at increased risk for postoperative complications, including falls, which can negatively affect recovery and length of hospital StayDiscussion Board #2 Systematic Search Strategy

Systematically search the literature for research evidence to address your PICOT question. You may wish to obtain the assistance of a librarian if you need assistance. Save your searches and processes and then write them up. (See the example search strategies located in Blackboard under Course Resources/ Example Review Papers / Example of search strategy).

1. Describe the databases searched, search terms used, and limits used.
2. Describe both the inclusion and exclusion criteria for articles (they should mirror each other).
3. Summarize the findings of your searches (number of articles located for inclusion, types of evidence [e.g., RCTs, observational, systematic reviews, practice guidelines], sources [e.g., published, grey literature, etc.]).

The number of articles included will vary depending on the scope of the PICOT. Ideally, students should aim to include around 10 articles. If very few articles are found (<5 articles), students should consider broadening the scope of their PICOT question. Similarly, if a lot of articles are found (>20 articles), students should consider narrowing the scope of their PICOT.

APA Style