Screening for peripheral artery disease

Introduction in Paper
Problem Statement
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Clearly stated
problem. What is the problem? Identify any deficits in the current
circumstances.
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Describe the setting
of the problem. Where is this problem occurring?
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How prevalent is this
problem? What is the incidence?
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What are the
consequences or impact of this problem? What happens if you ignore this
problem?
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Identify any gaps in
practice. What is not happening?
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Outline an
evidence-based intervention as noted in the literature
Purpose of the
Project/Overall Project Goal
·
What do you hope to
accomplish with implementation of the intervention?

Specific project
objectives to be completed during the project to achieve overall project goal.
·
Identify at least 3
objectives
·
Objectives need to
measurable and support achievement of overall project goal

Needs Assessment
where project is being implemented
·
Current
problem/baseline data
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Population
identification
·
Identification of
project sponsor and key stakeholders
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Organizational
Assessment
§ Mission alignment
§ SWOT Analysis (identify driving forces and restraining
forces or barriers)
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Assessment of
available resources
·
Identification of
Project Team

Cost Benefit
Analysis
·
Assign a monetary
value to all costs
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Assign a monetary
value to all benefits
·
Identify total cost of
the intervention to implement the practice change
·
Identify the projected
savings (benefit)
·
Identify the projected
overall cost savings with implementation of the intervention (costs subtracted
from benefits– ROI=return on investment)
Conceptual Framework
·
Identify how
variables/concepts apply to the project being implemented

Significance to
Nursing
·
Analysis of impact to
each level of nursing practice
·
Identify key roles in
each level of nursing practice

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