PICO

Nursing theory informs nursing practice, and especially evidence-based practice. Theory offers a framework for decision-making and policy. Neuman's systems model provides the perfect theoretical framework with which to conduct my research and inform best practices. My PICO question is as follows: "For hospitalized patients who are susceptible to catheter associated Urinary Tract infection (CAUTI), if nurses and other assistive personnel develop an action plan with a systematic team approach of evidence-based infection control practices, compared to current practices, could it reduce or eliminate incidences of CAUTI?"

Developed by Betty Neuman, Neuman's systems model has a variety of applications in the workplace. Although it is a broad mid-range theory, Neuman's systems model also has specific applications for daily nursing practice. According to Neuman (2011), the systems model "provides a unifying focus for approaching a wide range of international health concerns." One of these concerns regards the correct use of catheters...
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