Exploring research results: Psychedelic-aided Psychotherapy
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR 505: Advanced Research
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Using the following steps found within the translation phase of the Practice Evidence Translation (PET) model developed by Johns Hopkins, select a research result reported in a journal article that supports your PICOT/PICo question. Please respond to the following steps. Please note that wording of the steps may have been modified slightly from the PET so that they help with this posting. Include the permalink at the end of your posting.
• Using references, identity the research result that you could use in your practice setting.
• Determine fit, feasibility, and appropriateness of the result for your practice setting.
• Using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), outline an action plan.
• Identify the resources (physical, personal, technology) needed to implement your action plan.
• Determine the criteria that you would use to determine whether the implementation of your project was successful.
• Identify one future research study that would be useful in extending knowledge of your selected project result.
Exploring Research Results
Psychedelic-assisted treatments are used to treat various psychological conditions such as anxiety disorders, mood, and anxiety, addiction, and PTSD. The quantitative research uses multivariate regression analysis to determine the relationship between the use of psychedelics and the mental status.
Fit feasibility and appropriateness of the research
Psychedelics having been used for many years, previous studies do not attribute them to mental health problems during the life time of the users. Majority of the previous studies focused on why psychedelics did not cause brain damage and the reasons why they are not addictive. This study is appropriate because unlike the previous researchers, the study will compare Psychedelic-aided Psychotherapy vs. the traditional substance abuse therapy in reducing drug relapse rates and reduced stress- and anxiety-related symptoms over the year following completion of treatment.
The study is feasible because the data is readily available from various academic and corporate sides and printed sources.
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA),
Plan-the researcher will review National Survey on Drug Use and Health, website from the year 2001-2004.
Do- The researcher will originally sample 1000 articles to determine the suitability and appropriateness. Various problems and observation during the analysis will be documented.
Study: The results of the study will be compared with the predictions; that is there are associations between the lifetime use of psychedelics and current mental health in the adult population (Krebs, & Johansen ,2013). The expected results are that there is no association between the psychedelics use and long-term mental outcomes.
Act: A detailed budget review will be conducted to determine any possible research costs overruns. During the course of the analysis, the inappropriate or ambiguous data will be excluded.
Resources needed to complete the plan
Time resources.
Research Assistants.
Funding.
Internet.
Laptops.
Mobile phones.
LCD displayers.
Procedures for determining the success of the research
The success of the research will be established by comparing the objective of the project with the outcome of the research. If all the objectives of the research are achieved, then the research is successive full. The results will be compared with expected results.
Recommendations for future study
Further research is needed in to establish the effects of Psychedelic-aided Psychotherapy on patients with life threating conditions and the patients in terminal care. Additionally, additional study is required to determine the relationship between misuse of psychedelic among the college students and the academic performance.
Conclusion.
The research has several limitations such as the problem of making generalizations in similar situations. Also, the large amounts of data possess challenges during the analysis.
References
Krebs, T. S., & Johansen, P. (2013). Psychedelics and Mental Health: A Population Study. PLoS ONE, 8(8). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0063972
Professor Response to Post:
Completing our studies is the first part of the research process, after completing your study, how will you disseminate the results of your study so it can be implemented across the nation?
Dr. Carrera,
There is no value in doing research unless we increase awareness of the research and maximize the impact of the research by disseminating research results to specific audiences
in order for stakeholders to make more informed decisions that ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes. In order to accomplish this, I must communicate my findings utilizing the appropriate channels to the identified target audience (healthcare professionals, hospital leadership, other researchers, and policymakers) in a timely manner. Increasing the number of ways that research findings reach key audiences increases the chances of uptake and action. Three major ways of communicating my research findings include peer review papers, presenting at conferences, and communicating with policymakers.
Publication of my research findings in a peer-reviewed journal signals acceptance of the work within the healthcare community. A limitation of peer-reviewed publications is that key audiences tend not to read them extensively. Therefore, I should choose a journal, such as Mental Health Review Journal that routinely publishes content related to my study.
Attending seminars, conferences, community forums and/or health fairs are common methods for informing others about research findings
Research results are often utilized to advocate for legislative and policy change at local, state, and national levels. Advocacy groups and legislators look to current research trends and information to make decisions. The common audience for a policy brief is not interested in the research/analysis procedures conducted to produce the evidence but is interested in potential solutions based on the new evidence. Policy briefs should focus on how new evidence has implications for a particular policy.
Spending time choosing the methods of dissemination and creating a plan is critical to the research project. In order for a project to truly be successful, the results must be shared with the appropriate audience in the right way.
Response to Peer Post:
Obesity has become an epidemic across our nation. Many times when I am educating patients about diet and exercise they tell me that they cannot afford to eat healthy. What education would you provide them on ways to eat healthy on a budget?
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States putting kids at risk for poor health. According to the American Heart Association (2016), “nearly 13 million children in the United States deal with the health and emotional effects of obesity every day. Obesity is linked to increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain cancers, and other chronic conditions. Health experts are especially concerned about the long-term consequences of excess weight in children. Making healthy food choices can be difficult especially when money is tight. Three steps to follow in order to stick to a eating better on a budget include planning, purchasing, and preparing (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2010).
First, inform parents to plan before they shop (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2010). Instruct them to plan meals and snacks for the week according to a budget and make a make a grocery list according to the meal planning. Parents should use the food they have on hand and research for deals in-store ads and coupons. It can be time-consuming but saving several dollars can go a long way. Let parents know there is no shame in checking for sales and using coupons in the local paper or online (I most certainly do). Parents can consider shopping at discount stores, such as Aldis or Save A Lots. Families can also inquire about a loyalty card at their local grocery store to receive instant discounts and savings.
Second, instruct parents to shop to get the most value out of their budget (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2010). Tell parents to cut coupons from newspaper circulars or online and try to combine coupons with items on sale for more savings (I do this all the time)! Use a price tracker app to find good deals on fruits and vegetables. Inform parents to stick to the grocery list they have made ahead of time and stay out of the aisles that don’t contain things on their list. This is considered “impulse buying” and only deters them from sticking to their budget and buying food items their family does not need. Encourage purchasing store brands that are cheaper and taste just as good. Buy some items in bulk and freeze for later use, which usually will cost less. Also, promote fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. Fresh produce prices can drop when they’re in season, and they taste best then. Parents and children can make a fun activity of cutting and freeze fresh fruit when it’s on sale or overripe to use later in smoothies, oatmeal or yogurt. Look for deals at their local farmers’ market. Some farmers’ market will give buyers $2 worth of produce for every $1 they spend.
Finally, promote cost-cutting/saving meals (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2010). Encourage meatless meals by featuring beans and peas or try "no-cook" meals like salads. Pick beans and lentils instead of meat for 2 or more dinners every week – lots of protein for less money. Cook and freeze large batches of recipes into individual portions to save money.
Parents should involve their children in planning meals, going grocery shopping, and preparing food, they will become invested in the process and more likely to eat healthy options. Take the opportunity to suggest parents use meal and snack times as teachable moments to help even the youngest children make wise food choices.
References
American Heart Association. (2016). Understanding the American obesity epidemic. Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/WeightManagement/Obesity/Understanding-the-American-Obesity-Epidemic_UCM_461650_Article.jsp#.WodA4Weos1I
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2010). Workshop 3. Eating healthy on a budget. Retrieved from https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/workshops/DGA_Workshops_Wkshp_3.pdf [Show Less]