changes needed in the implementation of the solution; (b) outline the costs for personnel, consumable supplies, equipment (if not provided by the institute), computer-related costs (librarian consultation, database access, etc.), and other costs (travel, presentation development). Include a draft of the budget and resource list as an appendix at the end of your paper.
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Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Implementation Plan
Postoperative complications following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery remain a significant concern in clinical practice. Early mobilization has emerged as a promising intervention to prevent complications and enhance recovery in CABG surgery patients. This paper presents an evidence-based practice project proposal aimed at evaluating the impact of early mobilization on postoperative outcomes in adult patients undergoing CABG surgery.
Setting And Access to Potential Subjects
The intervention will take place within the inpatient hospital setting at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, focusing on adult patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The target population for this project will be patients in the first week of their postoperative period. Early mobilization will be implemented in the hospital’s cardiovascular recovery unit and continued when the patient is transferred to the cardiovascular surgical unit. To access potential subjects, patients scheduled for CABG surgery will be identified during preoperative assessments.
After surgery, patients will receive additional orientation about the intervention as soon as they are alert and oriented to person, time, place, and situation, indicating their full capacity to provide consent. Informed consent will be obtained through a consent form provided to prospective participants for this EBP project (Drisko, 2021). The consent form will outline the purpose of the project, the nature of the intervention, potential risks and benefits, confidentiality measures, and the voluntary nature of participation.
Project Timeline
The proposed EBP project will be implemented over the course of 3 months, starting in June and ending in September. The project will begin with the identification of participants scheduled for CABG surgery between June and July, with the peak season for surgeries at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. Prior to surgery, identified participants will receive an email providing information about the planned intervention to prepare them for what to expect.
Timeline Stage | Time Frame |
Identify Participants | May – June |
Preoperative Education | Prior to Surgery |
Early Mobilization Initiation | Day 1 Postoperative |
Monitoring and Assessment | Day 1 – Day 7 Postoperative |
Data Collection | Throughout Implementation |
Data Analysis | July – September |
Budget and Resource List
Resource | Description | Cost |
Human Resources | ||
Nurses | Directly involved in patient care postoperative CABG surgery | Existing |
Physical Therapist | To initiate early mobilization | Existing |
Physical Therapy Assistants | Follow through with mobilization activities and monitor progress | Existing |
Clinical Nursing Aides | Assist with early mobilization after initial assessment | Existing |
Physicians | Educate patients on the importance of early mobilization | Existing |
Fiscal Resources | ||
Existing Staff Members | Utilization of current staff members | No additional cost |
Clinical Tools/Process Changes | ||
Electronic Health Record (EPIC) | Data collection and analysis | Included in existing infrastructure |
Other Costs | ||
Presentation Development | Printing of poster for dissemination of findings | $100 (estimated) |