Identify the P, I, C (if identified), and O in the following questions:
What is the effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine-impregnated wipes versus a traditional soap and water basin bath on the incidence of surgical site infections in adult patients who receive cardiothoracic surgery?
What effect does barcoding have on medication errors in patients receiving oral medications in an acute care medical-surgical hospital?
What is the effectiveness of using moisture-barrier products versus not using a moisture barrier on the rate of skin breakdown in incontinent, bed-ridden patients?
Question 1:
- P (Population): Adult patients who receive cardiothoracic surgery
- I (Intervention): 2% chlorhexidine-impregnated wipes
- C (Comparison): Traditional soap and water basin bath
- O (Outcome): Incidence of surgical site infections
Question 2:
- P (Population): Patients receiving oral medications in an acute care medical-surgical hospital
- I (Intervention): Barcoding
- C (Comparison): Not using barcoding
- O (Outcome): Medication errors
Question 3:
- P (Population): Incontinent, bed-ridden patients
- I (Intervention): Moisture-barrier products
- C (Comparison): Not using a moisture barrier
- O (Outcome): Rate of skin breakdown