Formulating a PICO Question Purpose: It is critical, as a leader, to be able to formulate strategies to utilize nursing research in clinical practice. The PICO format is one of the first steps in aiding a leader’s discover
Formulating a PICO Question
Purpose:
It is critical, as a leader, to be able to formulate strategies to utilize nursing research in clinical practice. The PICO format is one of the first steps in aiding a leader’s discovery of current evidence/ best practices to improve patient outcomes and promote healthy work environments.
Instructions:
Identify a practice issue/problem within your area of nursing practice or interest. It is critical that you choose something that you will be able to continue working on and that will lead to your practicum project. Choose one only. Examples are topics such as:
- Falls in the Hospital
- Pressure Sores
- Hospital Acquired Infections
Describe the background of the practice issue and construct a well formulated clinical question and then identify the specific elements of the question using the PICO model. Your assignment is a narrative assignment of 1-2 pages plus the title page and reference page. Use these first level headings for your paper:
- Background of Problem (a paragraph)
- Importance to Nursing (a paragraph)
- Improvement of Patient Outcomes (a paragraph)
- Clinical Question (make sure that it is well worded)
- PICO Question (write a Sentence a sentence to identify the PICO elements)
Submission Requirements:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 1-2 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Your assignment will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.
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Essay/Paper Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Points |
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
Distinguished Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding
of the issues/problems. 4 to >3 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding
of most issues/problems. 3 to >2 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of
most issues/problems. 2 to >0 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding
of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation
of issues/problems. 4 to >3 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the
issues/problems. 3 to >2 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and
evaluation of issues/problems. 2 to >0 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of
issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses
to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 4 to >3 pts Excellent Provides competent and interpretive responses to all
issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 3 to >2 pts Fair Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but
lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 2 to >0 pts Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems,
and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. Or
nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional
Research/Literature |
Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform
their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 4 to >3 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to
inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 3 to >2 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to
inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 2 to >0 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to
inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. Or
nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
Distinguished Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and
attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and
spelling errors. 4 to >3 pts Excellent Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and
writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 3 to >2 pts Fair Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and
writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 to >0 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly.
APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was
submitted. 0 pts |
/4 pts |
