Description
You will select a topic relevant to your practice area, post the topic to Discussion Board 2 for feedback, research the topic, and write a scholarly paper.
From the chapter readings and discussion, formulate a 3–5 page scholarly paper in APA format, providing an overview of the terms and function of EPB. An introduction, discussion and conclusion is expected in the overview on this topic
Directions:
- Formulate the question.
- Using the Cochrane database, research the question using the PICOT model and key words.
- Post your topic and a short summary of results for feedback from your instructor and peers by Day 5.
- Write a 3–5 page paper, reviewing evidence-based practice as it relates to your practice question and integrate feedback from the instructor and/or peers.
- Include a minimum of three evidence-based references.
•PICOT is an acronym for the elements of the clinical question. PICOT is consistent, systematic way to identify the components of a clinical issue (Stillwell, 2010)
•P=Population I=issue of interest C=comparison O=Outcome
•In Schizophrenic patients(P) how does typical antipsychotic use(I) compared to atypical antipsychotic (C)use influence behaviors(O)?
•While working with patients with Major Mental Illness the correct treatment can be difficult. With limited facilities and resources it is important to ensure proper treatment.
Typical Antipsychotics•First generation antipsychotics or neuroleptics are known to cause neurolepsis. Neurolepsis was described by clinicians in the fifties as a syndrome having three major features: psychomotor slowing, emotional quieting, and affective indifference. It was believed that in order for the drug to have efficacy the features need to be present. Currently, it has become clear that the features are not required to have therapeutic action and the presence of these features leads to low treatment adherence. (Guzman, Flavio, 2015). First generation antipsychotics are classified by their potency. Potency is not the same as efficacy
Atypical Antipsychotics
•Second generation antipsychotics or major tranquilisers are used to treat psychiatric conditions. Atypical antipsycotics are less likely to cause extrapyramidal motor control disabilities including unsteady Parkinson’s like movement, body rigidity and tremors. Atypical antipsychotics are newer and are different pharmacologically than typical antipsychotics. They can be more effective in treating treatment resistant patients and have greater efficacy to treat negative treatments. The drugs in this category act on many receptor types including dopamine and serotonin(Drugs.com, 2016).
Explanation & Answer
RUNNING HEAD: Research Question Using PICOT
Research Question using PICOT
Student’s Name
Professor’s Name
Date
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Research Question Using PICOT
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The research Question.
In Schizophrenic patients (P) how does typical antipsychotic use (I) compared to atypical
antipsychotic (C) use influence behaviors (O) within a three month period?
Introduction
This study will be used to identify Schizophrenic patients who use typical antipsychotic,
compared to those who use atypical antipsychotic that in turn influence their behaviors within a
three month period.
Schizophrenia is a chronic disease which imparts mental disorders that affects the way
people think feel and behave. It is associated with reduced or no emotions, reduced intellectual
levels, loss of social life, queer behaviors and hallucinations. (Sullivan, Kendler & Neale 2003) It
leads to disruptions of the normal life and functioning of a human being and a person with this
disorder does not distinguish the real things from the imaginary.
The cause of this disorder is still not clearly identified. Some people believe that
schizophrenia is caused by genetics through heredity. That is it is a disorder that runs in the
family and that whoever inherits this has a possibility of suffering from the disease. Other people
believe that it is caused by virus or stress or a combination of...
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