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Examine your problem statement and refine it. Look at the research question you have developed and check it to see if it identifies the sample, the variables, and the problem. Identify a theoretical framework or theorist that you will be using to guide your research forward. Instructions:
• Write out your research question.
• Identify the theorist or theoretical framework you will use to guide your research.
Explain why this is a good fit. JB March 30, 2025 Module 1: Discrepancy Problem and Hypothesis Nursing 6021 Big Problem: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the predominant healthcare-associated infection and a leading source of subsequent bloodstream infections. Notwithstanding numerous advancements in diagnosis, prevention, and therapy, CAUTI continues to pose a significant healthcare challenge, with dangerously elevated rates of antibiotic resistance (Werneburg, 2022). Current Discrepancy: Ensuring adequate staffing and staff training, along with access to essential equipment, is vital. Documentation of catheter insertion and removal dates, along with indications and reminders for removal, in electronic medical records (EMR) is essential. A US-based study demonstrated that the deployment of a bundle of catheter removal prompts and reminders, nurse-initiated catheter discontinuation protocols, alternative catheters, portable ultrasonography bladder scanners, and guidelines for insertion care and maintenance, effectively reduced both.