In registered nurses working in high-stress hospital environments, does the consumption of Adderall as a cognitive enhancer, compared to not consuming Adderall, impact cognitive performance, work-related errors, and overall job satisfaction?

Posted: September 27th, 2023

In registered nurses working in high-stress hospital environments, does the consumption of Adderall as a cognitive enhancer, compared to not consuming Adderall, impact cognitive performance, work-related errors, and overall job satisfaction?

The topic I would like to have my PICO paper based upon is Adderall usage amongst registered nurses versus registered nurses that do not consume Adderall and Changes in cognitive performance, work-related errors, and overall job satisfaction.
The paper in itself needs to be in APA 7th style with 3 main pages that would include the intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion, and I would like at least 2 peer-reviewed scientific references for each of the body paragraphs. One cover APA page and then the end reference page, so about 5 pages in total including the cover page and reference page. It could be a little more than 3 main pages too, and that’s okay, but at least 3. I’ll attach my class rubric for the PICO paper and two example papers from past students. Thank you and I appreciate your time and work.
Here’s a little background of what PICO stands for the topic I’ve chosen:
The PICO format is used in evidence-based practice to frame and answer a specific clinical question. PICO stands for:
P: Patient/Population
I: Intervention
C: Comparison
O: Outcome
Given your interest in Adderall use in nursing, here’s a PICO statement:
PICO Statement:
P (Patient/Population): Registered nurses working in high-stress hospital environments.
I (Intervention): Consumption of Adderall as a cognitive enhancer.
C (Comparison): Registered nurses who do not consume Adderall.
O (Outcome): Changes in cognitive performance, work-related errors, and overall job satisfaction.
Clinical Question:
In registered nurses working in high-stress hospital environments, does the consumption of Adderall as a cognitive enhancer, compared to not consuming Adderall, impact cognitive performance, work-related errors, and overall job satisfaction?
This question examines whether Adderall has a potential positive or negative impact on the cognitive performance, potential errors, and job satisfaction of nurses working in demanding hospital environments. It provides a good base for reviewing available research and assessing the evidence.