Quantitative Analysis and The Research Critique Process – Discussion

Quantitative Analysis and The Research Critique Process Discussion.

In order to earn full discussion points, the following criteria must be met in full:
1. Provide an initial post on or BEFORE Saturday.
2. Post more than 2 comments per Discussion topic on separate days (resulting in total participation on three different days throughout the discussion). At least two comments include a citation.
3. Frequently attempt to motivate the group discussion.
4. Answer all discussion question points with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources (Scholarly sources NOT internet sites).
5. No errors with APA format.
6. Consistently use Standard American English with no misspellings. Appropriate mechanics and formatting.

7. The initial post must at least 200 words. This does not include repeating the DB question or the citations and references.

In elderly patients undergoing total knee replacement, how effective is PCA for pain compared to IM prn medication for controlling pain during the first 72 hours post-operatively?

Identify the variables which correlate to each letter of the PICOT acronym.

Discuss one benefit of using the PICOT approach.

Provide at least three citations with full references to credible nursing scholarly articles supporting your answer.
please provide at least 4 resources in the last 5 years and APA format.

Quantitative Analysis and The Research Critique Process Discussion