NRS 441v 10R: Constructing the Written Evidenced-Based Proposal

SIGNIFICANCE OF EARLY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION ON THE
SEVERITY OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
By (Student Name)
Grand Canyon University
NRS-441V: Professional Capstone Project
Exemplar of Evidence-Based Practice
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Date
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Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u DECLARATION PAGEREF _Toc467157256 \h 2Abstract PAGEREF _Toc467157257 \h 4Problem Statement PAGEREF _Toc467157258 \h 5Solution Description PAGEREF _Toc467157259 \h 5Implementation Plan PAGEREF _Toc467157260 \h 7Incorporated Theory PAGEREF _Toc467157261 \h 7Evaluation Plan PAGEREF _Toc467157262 \h 12Dissemination Plan PAGEREF _Toc467157263 \h 14Review of Literature PAGEREF _Toc467157264 \h 16Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc467157265 \h 22References PAGEREF _Toc467157266 \h 24APPENDIXES PAGEREF _Toc467157267 \h 26
Abstract
Based on documented studies, the prevalence of alcohol dependence in medical settings indicates that as many as 1 in 5 patients may require treatment for alcohol withdrawal (AW) while hospitalized for a concurrent illness. Research has indicated a definitive problem in recognizing and treating those patients at risk for AW. Symptom-triggered treatment, based on the use of appropriate assessment tools and treatment protocols, has been shown to be safe, and it is associated with a decrease in the quantity of medication required and the duration of treatment. Implementing stan...