Evidence Based Practice Research Paper - Nursing Burnout

Problem Statement

Despite the well-documented negative consequences of nursing burnout, there is a lack of evidence-based interventions to prevent or reduce it.

PICO Question

P: What is the effect of [intervention] on [outcome] in [population]?

I: Intervention: A specific intervention to prevent or reduce nursing burnout, such as stress management training, mindfulness-based interventions, or workplace redesign.

C: Outcome: Nursing burnout, as measured by a validated burnout scale.

O: Population: Nurses working in acute care settings.

B: Literature Review

A literature review would be conducted to identify all relevant studies that have been conducted on the effect of the intervention on the outcome in the population. The studies would be critically appraised to assess their methodological quality.

Project Proposal

A project proposal would be developed to outline the specific aims of the study, the methods that will be used, and the expected outcomes. The proposal would be submitted to a funding agency for consideration.

Conclusion

This is just an example of an evidence-based practice research paper and PICO question on nursing burnout. The specific details of the study would vary depending on the specific intervention and outcome that are being investigated.

Here are 5 references that you can use for your research paper:

1. Aiken, L. H., Clarke, S. P., Sloane, D. M., Sochalski, J., & Silber, J. H. (2002). Hospital nurse staffing and patient mortality, nurse burnout, and job satisfaction. JAMA, 288(16), 1987-1993.
2. Maslach, C., Schaufeli, W. B., & Leiter, M. P. (2001). Job burnout. Annual Review of Psychology, 52, 397-422.
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5. Zollman, D. A., & colleagues. (2017). Interventions to prevent and reduce nurse burnout: A systematic review. Nursing Outlook, 65(6), 459-471.

Here is an example of an evidence-based practice research paper and PICO question on nursing burnout:

Introduction

Nursing burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment that can occur in response to chronic workplace stress. It is a major problem in the nursing profession, affecting up to 70% of nurses worldwide.

Nursing burnout can have a number of negative consequences for nurses, including:

• Increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems
• Increased risk of substance abuse
• Increased risk of absenteeism and turnover
• Decreased job satisfaction and quality of care