PICO:
For patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery in the main operating room, will a four element colon bundle including: hair removal
before surgery, antibiotic prophylaxis, perioperative normothermia and reducing traffic compared to standard existing colorectal surgery
perioperative practice (no use of care bundle, clipping hair on abdomen, using chloraprep on abdomen and administering antimicrobial
antibiotics with five minutes of incision time) reduce the number of colorectal SSIs (surgical site infections) within a three month trial
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Part 1
Write a paper (1,450 words) in which you analyze and appraise each of the (15) articles identified in Topic 1. Pay particular attention to
evidence that supports the problem, issue, or deficit, and your proposed solution.
Hint: The Topic 2 readings provide appraisal questions that will assist you to efficiently and effectively analyze each article.
Refer to Topic 2: Checklist. attached below”
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.
Part 2
Identify a theory that can be used to support your proposed solution.
Write a summary (225 words) in which you:
Describe the theory and your rationale for selecting the theory.
Discuss how the theory works to support your proposed solution.
Explain how you will incorporate the theory into your project.
