What is the effect of implementing a comprehensive symptom

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With new information continually emerging, professional nurses must be equipped to critique scholarly literature and discern its value for practice. Select one current, quantitative scholarly nursing article related to your PICOT question and determine its strengths, limitations, and potential application.

PICOT QUESTION is: In cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, what is the effect of implementing a comprehensive symptom management program, including non-pharmacological interventions and pharmacological approaches (Intervention), in comparison to the current practice (Comparison), on the reduction of chemotherapy-related symptoms, improvement in patient quality of life, and increased adherence to chemotherapy regimens (Outcome) to be completed over 12 months (Time)?

Complete the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Appendix E Evidence Appraisal Tool Links to an external site. Download Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based Practice Appendix E Evidence Appraisal Tool. Once you've completed the tool, use your own words to summarize your appraisal of the article. Include the following:

Description of the purpose
Explanation of research design
Discussion of sample
Description of data collection methods
Summary of findings
Strengths of the study (minimum of 1)
Limitations of the study (minimum of 1)
Recommendations regarding potential application for future practice that are insightful and appropriate.
Attach the article to your post, in addition to including the full reference for the article in your post.

During the week, read a minimum of two articles posted by peers and add your thoughts about whether you feel their article would support an EBP change.

The John Hopkins tool does not need to be turned in, it is a worksheet for you to decide what type of article you have.

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