Problem Statement and Research Question
The underutilization and lack of knowledge of state prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) of providers in the emergency department (ED) setting is contributing to opioid related misuse, addictions and overdoses. The prescribing of opioid medications has evolved into an epidemic with the number of opioid prescriptions quadrupling in the last 14 years in the US leading to increased addiction, overdose and misuse (Greenwood-Ericksen et al., 2016). The ED is the most commonly used location to seek care for pain and these providers account for 25% of all opioids prescribed contributing to overdose, addiction and misuse (Allen, Jewers & McDonald, 2014). PDMPs allow providers to track the disbursement …show more content…
The intended research question is does knowledge of and use of a PDMP by a nurse practitioner decrease the number of opioid prescriptions and unintentional …show more content…
Is the sample size appropriate? Why or why not? The population obtained using the convenience sample would reflect individuals 18 years of age and older seeking treatment for chronic pain related conditions. The sample size needed for the study would consist of 30 participants for each variable with a total of 2 variables, 60 participants plus a 10% attrition rate equaling 66 participants (Grove et al., 2013). With an average of 200 patients being seen daily in the ED setting identifying 66 participants will be possible. As described 30 participants per variable ensures a normal distribution for the study’s results (Grove et al., 2013).
To what population may the findings be generalized? What are the limitations in generalizability? Generalizability of the findings will be for individuals with chronic pain which received opioid treatment and to providers like a nurse practitioner in the ED. The sample will consist of a diverse population of individuals related to educations, race and socioeconomic status increasing the generalizability of the results. Limitations of the generalizability include the use of a certain setting or type of setting (Grove et al., 2013). The individuals seeking care from this ED may be different from individuals seeking care for the same problem in another ED in another region of the country or from those persons who self-manage the condition of chronic
The underutilization and lack of knowledge of state prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) of providers in the emergency department (ED) setting is contributing to opioid related misuse, addictions and overdoses. The prescribing of opioid medications has evolved into an epidemic with the number of opioid prescriptions quadrupling in the last 14 years in the US leading to increased addiction, overdose and misuse (Greenwood-Ericksen et al., 2016). The ED is the most commonly used location to seek care for pain and these providers account for 25% of all opioids prescribed contributing to overdose, addiction and misuse (Allen, Jewers & McDonald, 2014). PDMPs allow providers to track the disbursement …show more content…
The intended research question is does knowledge of and use of a PDMP by a nurse practitioner decrease the number of opioid prescriptions and unintentional …show more content…
Is the sample size appropriate? Why or why not? The population obtained using the convenience sample would reflect individuals 18 years of age and older seeking treatment for chronic pain related conditions. The sample size needed for the study would consist of 30 participants for each variable with a total of 2 variables, 60 participants plus a 10% attrition rate equaling 66 participants (Grove et al., 2013). With an average of 200 patients being seen daily in the ED setting identifying 66 participants will be possible. As described 30 participants per variable ensures a normal distribution for the study’s results (Grove et al., 2013).
To what population may the findings be generalized? What are the limitations in generalizability? Generalizability of the findings will be for individuals with chronic pain which received opioid treatment and to providers like a nurse practitioner in the ED. The sample will consist of a diverse population of individuals related to educations, race and socioeconomic status increasing the generalizability of the results. Limitations of the generalizability include the use of a certain setting or type of setting (Grove et al., 2013). The individuals seeking care from this ED may be different from individuals seeking care for the same problem in another ED in another region of the country or from those persons who self-manage the condition of chronic