Problem Statement (P.I.C.O.T.)

Please see attached instructions.

The Capstone project idea is; Improving the management of acute postoperative pain in PACU while using non-pharmacologic techniques (ie: heat, cold, repositioning, music, scenery, pillow support ect.) in adjunction with opioids and other pharmacologic pain relivers as a last resort.

Attached are instructions and guiding questions.  Also attached is the most recent community health needs assessment to use a a guideline for the site of research and surrounding area with target population information.

Data can be hypothetical and/or made up.