Directions
Discussion: Apply Knowledge
Step 1: Consider the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time (PICOT) question developed in Week 2.
Step 2: Locate one quantitative article that addresses your PICOT question and answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
Paragraph one: Write your PICOT question. Discuss the quantitative nature and purpose of the study you have chosen. How do you know this is a quantitative study? What type of quantitative study is it? What is the purpose of the study?
Paragraph two: Discuss the method of the study. How did the researchers collect the data? Do you believe this method is adequate to address the purpose of the study? What is the sample in the study, and is it appropriate, given the method?
Paragraph three: Summarize the findings of the study. What is the projected significance of the study to nursing? What are the recommendations for future study?
References: Provide complete references for all citations. Include citations and a reference for the quantitative study you selected to address your PICOT question.
SOLUTION
Hello class and professor
The PICOT question I developed is: In adults aged 60 and above with diabetes (P), does the use of lifestyle modifications combined with drug therapy as the primary treatment (I) compared to drug therapy (C) reduce the HbA1c levels by 10% (O) within 4 months (T)? The quantitative study I selected to address this question is the American Diabetes Association’s (2020) article, Older Adults: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2021. This article provides evidence-based guidelines for diabetes management in older adults. It is quantitative, as it uses statistical analysis and data from clinical trials and observational studies to provide measurable outcomes regarding the impact of medical care on HbA1c levels. This type of study is a comprehensive guideline report, which includes findings from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and other quantitative methods. The purpose of the study is to offer clinical recommendations that improve diabetes management in older adults, with a focus on reducing complications and improving quality of life (American Diabetes Association, 2020).
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