MSN 563 Evidence Based Inquiry for Scholarship and Practice

December 16, 2022

MSN 563 Evidence Based Inquiry for Scholarship and Practice

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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MSN 563 Evidence Based Inquiry for Scholarship and Practice

MSN 563, Evidence, Based, Inquiry, Scholarship, Practice

Introduction

The purpose of this project is to identify whether implementing substance abuse educational programs can help reduce substance abuse among youths aged 14-22 within one year. An increase in substance abuse and alcohol use among the youth is a global health concern.

This increase is associated with the risk of substance abuse disorders in youths and further public health problems to their families and society (Carter, 2015). Among the youths aged 14-22, there is a risk of poor academic performance, dropping out of school, or even taking longer to complete their studies. The PICOT question for the project seeks to identify the prevalence and patterns of substance use and alcohol use among the youths.

After identifying the situation of the problem, it will determine if introducing educational programs on substance abuse can be an effective intervention to reduce these patterns among youths compared to when there are no such programs. Implementation of the project will take one year to establish if the program leads to positive outcomes.

Therefore, the proposed project will help inform policymakers in the education and health care systems concerning the importance of implementing educational programs on substance abuse to help reduce alcohol use and substance abuse among the youths.

Problem Statement

Numerous studies have shown that adolescents and young adults are at a heightened risk for substance abuse and alcohol use, among other related adverse consequences. The incidence of substance abuse among the youth is alarming, rendering it a significant public health concern.

This problem harms not only the users but also their families and society. Various predisposing factors for substance abuse among the youths include gender, age, family relations and structure, poverty, and drugs affordability and accessibility (Somani & Meghani, 2016).

Substance abuse encompasses misuse of illicit drugs or regular use of those drugs. The most abused drugs include charas, hashish, marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, heroin, and psychotropic drugs. However, alcohol, marijuana, and heroin are among the commonly used globally (Somani & Meghani, 2016).

In particular, substance abuse is incapacitating for young people, and WHO identifies these young people to be aged 10-24 (Somani & Meghani, 2016). Various risk factors influence adolescents’ use of substances and understanding them is crucial to help the community address this problem among the youth.

Thus, educational programs on the effects of substance abuse among the youths can help to reduce such risky behaviors. Therefore, there is potential for numerous questions to arise concerning how prevention of substance abuse can be achieved among the youth. The development of the PICOT question addressed in this project follows the recommended practice of identifying the different aspects of the PICOT question as follows:

P-Youths of ages 14-22 with a history of substance abuse/without a history of substance abuse

I-Behavior Modification through the implementation of educational programs on substance abuse

C-No behavioral modification, that is, no educational programs on substance abuse

O-Reduced substance abuse among youths and improved quality of life

T-One year after implementing the education program on substance abuse

This leads to the formulation of the PICOT question: In youths ages, 14-22 (P), do educational programs on substance abuse (I) compared to no educational programs C) reduce substance abuse (O) within one year (T)? The question targets youths aged 14-22 and will guide in identifying the impact of educational programs on youths about substance abuse.

It will help establish whether such programs increase awareness among youths concerning the side effects of substance abuse, consequently reducing their use. The plan will use a reference group, the control group (no educational program), to compare with the intervention treatment. A reduction in substance abuse among youths in the intervention group compared to the control group will indicate that the intervention is working.

Effectiveness of the intervention means there will be a reduction in substance abuse among the youths if educational programs on substance abuse are implemented within the community or schools. Hence, this problem is worth exploring to identify if increasing youth awareness regarding the consequences of substance abuse helps prevent them from engaging in such risky behaviors.

The proposed project will significantly contribute to clinical practice in the management of substance abuse disorders in youths. It will demonstrate the need to concert efforts towards early identification of substance abuse among youths, coupling it with awareness and prevention programs and regular monitoring of youths’ health. The existing burden and impact of substance abuse in youths makes it essential to identify and implement effective interventions and delivery platforms on enhancing youths’ awareness of substance use and consequences (Das et al., 2016).

The educational programs will help improve their problem-solving skills, social skills, and self- confidence even as they fight these risky behaviors. At the country level, school-based educational programs on substance abuse will address related behaviors among youths in both high school and tertiary institutions. Equally, various educational programs should be implemented via community and health care systems.

The focus of these programs should be targeting modifiable risk factors and promoting protective factors against substance abuse. Healthcare systems and community-based education programs should focus on case finding, referrals, treatment, and risk factor reduction.

In conclusion, substance use among adolescents is alarming, and there is a need for effective interventions for increased awareness, risk factor reduction, and treatment. Educational programs targeted at school, community, health care system, and national levels effectively instill antidrug information coupled with self-management skills, refusal skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills among adolescents.

These skills are helpful to adolescents to self-control themselves from such risk behaviors with a consequent reduction in substance and alcohol use among adolescents.

References

Carter, D. (2015). Drug Use Among Young People. AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 115 (12), 20. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000475279.15417.97

Das, J., Salam, R., Arshad, A., & Finkelstein, Y. (2016). Interventions for Adolescent Substance Abuse: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. Journal of Adolescent Health, 59 (4), 61-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.06.021

Somani, S., & Meghani, S. (2016). Substance Abuse among youth: A Harsh Reality. Open Access Emergency Medicine, 6 (4). https://doi.org/10.4172/2165-7548.1000330

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Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.