My Capstone Project topic will be centered around the following PICOT question.
“Will the enhanced surgical recovery protocol improve surgical outcomes for adult patients scheduled for lower total joint surgery in the postoperative setting compared with patients who have not participated in the ESR protocol.”

For this assignment you will write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Make sure to include the following:
1. The problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need that will be the focus of the project
2. The setting or context in which the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need can be observed.
3. A description providing a high level of detail regarding the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need.
4. Impact of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the work environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient outcomes.
5. Significance of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and its implications to nursing.
6. A proposed solution to the identified project topic