SOLUTION NURS-FPX8045 Assessment 4 Arguing for Target Population

Arguing for a Target Population

Student’s Name

Capella University

NURS-FPX8045: Doctoral Writing and Professional Practice

Sara Torres

November 23, 2021

Arguing for a Target Population

PICOT Question

In patients with cancer, does supportive psychotherapy result in lower pain scores when compared to pharmacological intervention?

The proposed intervention does not pose a risk to human subjects. The research adopts measures to minimize risks by utilizing procedures that consistently align with the need for a sound design. Specifically, the intervention seeks to improve the quality of life for cancer patients by proposing one of the evidence-based and comfortable pain management techniques. In this sense, there is zero harm to patients based on the commitment to recommending routine practices for strengthening them emotionally, physically, and psychologically.

Summary of Sources

Chapman, E., Edwards, Z., Boland, J., & Maddocks, M. (2020). Practice review: Evidence-based and effective management of pain in patients with advanced cancer. Palliative Medicine, 34(4), 444–453. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0269216319896955

Chapman et al. indicate that pain is among the symptoms that remain untreated in cancer patients. The situation calls for evidence-based practices, including using pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to treat pain. However, the authors raise concerns about the absence of robust evidence when recommending guidelines for pain management. In this case, it is essential to evaluate the efficacy of pharmacological techniques such as anti-depressants and anti-convulsants to optimize care outcomes.