Question

Critique utilizing PICO: 1. The Effect of Different Body Positions on Blood Pressure. 2. The Effect of Ambulation After Cardiac Catheterization on Patient Outcomes. 3. Effects of a Feeding Skills Training Program on Nursing Assistants and Dementia Patients. 4. A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effectiveness of a Discharge Planning Intervention in Hospitalized Elders With Hip Fracture Due to Falling.

Answer 1

1.Effects of different body position on blood pressure are the following :-In the standing position the blood pressure tended to drop compared with the sitting ,supine and supine with crossed legs.Blood pressure was the highest in supine position compared with other positions.Thats why Fowler's position may represent a valid alternative to sitting and supine positions.

2.It is a positive impact on patient outcomes if ambulation after cardiac catheterization provided.It is not only associated with increasing comfort and satisfaction levels but also decreasing the level of fatigue.It is also not associated with increasing blood and hematoma.

3.Lets discuss about effects of a feeding skills training program on dementia patients first . Usually dementia patients have a high probability of feeding problems that result in the risk of malnutrition .So they need proper assistant to complete them their major eating task .Hence nursing assistants require proper feeding program to provide adequate quality of nutritional care and prevent further complications.

4.It is the consideration of the complexity of health needs of elderly patient and the effect on the progress of their treatment intervention and secondly it could significantly improve the treatment outcomes, reduce readmission and achieve a successful rehabilitation.It can also prevent further complications .for example pulmonary embolism which is a life threatening situation.Reduced length of hospital stay as well as better function and achievement of walking ability .