Constructing the Written Evidence-Based Proposal #3

Constructing the Written Evidence-Based Proposal
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The worldwide prevalence rate for hypertension in persons older than 70 years is 59% among males and 70 % among females, which is an indicator that hypertension is a problem to the society. The suggested remedies to the problem include using medication and advising hypertensive patients to avoid smoking or consume moderate alcohol if they are below sixty-five years old. The proposed study, which is expected to cost $ 3,400, will be conducted only if the Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center supports the methodology designed by the researcher. Statistical techniques such as ANOVA, T-tests, and descriptive statistics will be conducted using SPSS version 21 and R for data analysis. It is notable that the researcher is justified to use a cross-sectional study design because characteristics of the study fit the intentions of the researcher. In addition, the researcher will use tools such as a data collection checklist and questionnaires will be used to train people who will contribute to the study directly. Therefore, the researcher will conduct a pilot study to test the tools. It is crucial to highlight that evidence from the study will be disseminated using journal publications, posters, and blogs. Several authors have examined the subject of high blood pressure. Consequently, most of the studies reveal that smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol increases blood pressure, while moderate consumption of alcohol reduces blood pressure. Studies also reveal that medication could lower blood pressure to acceptable levels. It is the reason why the researcher plans to conduct a study with an aim of recommending nurses to use medication or advise hypertensive patients to avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol as an intervention for hypertension. Additional remedies for hypertension include performing physical activity regularly, reducing the amount of salt intake, and moderate consumption of alcohol.
Keywords: High blood pressure, hypertension, smoking, alcohol consumption
Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Constructing the Written Evidence-Based Proposal PAGEREF _Toc416538321 \h 1Abstract PAGEREF _Toc416538322 \h 2Constructing the Written Evidence-Based Proposal PAGEREF _Toc416538323 \h 4Problem Description PAGEREF _Toc416538324 \h 4Description of Solution PAGEREF _Toc416538325 \h 5Implementation Plan PAGEREF _Toc416538326 \h 6Evaluation Plan PAGEREF _Toc416538327 \h 8Disseminating Evidence PAGEREF _Toc416538328 \h 10Review of Literature PAGEREF _Toc416538329 \h 11References PAGEREF _Toc416538330 \h 16Appendices PAGEREF _Toc416538331 \h 19
Constructing the Written Evidence-Based Proposal
Problem Description
The term hypertension could be elucidated as a disorder characterized by blood movement with high pressure within the arteries. It is notable that such a disorder could result in serious conditions such as the heart disease or stroke. Clearly, hypertension is dangerous owing to the possible outcomes that could result from the disorder. In fact, the nursing profession acknowledges that high blood pressure is quickly becoming a menace to the global society. As evidence, Annesi (2012) argues that the...