Assignment Task:
Advanced practice nurses must be equipped to critique scholarly literature and discern its value for application to practice. Select one current single-study qualitative scholarly article related to your PICOT question. Appraise the article using the Rapid Critical Appraisal Questions for Qualitative Evidence (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2023, Appendix C).
PICOT Practice question:
In adults aged 65 and older, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race, experiencing chronic osteoarthritis pain (Population), what is the effect of a structured multimodal pain management program that includes weekly CBT sessions, weekly physical therapy, and monthly patient education workshops and seminars (Intervention) compared to standard pharmacological treatment (Comparison) on pain reduction and improvement in quality of life as measured on a 1-10 point pain scale with both verbal and non-verbal scores (Outcome) for 12 weeks (Time)? This research question holds significant importance in the field of pain management for older adults. Need Assignment Help?
Qualitative Scholarly Article: A qualitative exploration of chronic pain management of older adults in remote and rural settings, 2023
Summarize your appraisal of the article in your own words.