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NR516 Basic Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Module 2 Assignment   

PICOT Question Essay

Purpose

Evidence-based practice is initiated by nurses and other healthcare professionals identifying questions about specific health-related interventions and the outcomes of those interventions on individuals and populations. This process of questioning involves the creation of a PICOT statement to guide evidence-based initiatives. The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity to explore the development of a PICOT question as a foundation for evidence-based practice.

A printable version of these instructions is available below.

NR516 Module 2 Picot Question Essay Assignment Guidelines and Rubric Download NR516 Module 2 Picot Question Essay Assignment Guidelines and Rubric

Course Learning Outcome

Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcome:

CO 3: Demonstrate professional growth in the use of research and/or evidence based literature to guide reflective practice in culturally diverse settings. (PO 3)

Assignment Overview

Review the elements included in PICOT questions to guide evidence-based nursing practice. Respond to the questions noted below.

Submit your essay directly in the textbox of the module assignment area in the course or submit a Word document. Using a minimum of 3 scholarly nursing sources, current within 5 years:

Identify and describe one practice-related issue or concern.

Explain why the issue/concern is important to the profession of nursing and its impact on health outcomes.

Define each element of your PICOT question in one or two sentences, being sure to address all of the following:

P-Population and problem - What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whom does it affect?

I-Intervention - What evidence-based solution for the problem would you like to apply?

C-Comparison - what is another solution for the problem? Note that this is typically the current practice, no intervention at all, or alternative solutions.

O-Outcome - Very specifically, how will you know that the intervention worked? Think about how you will measure the outcome.

T-Time frame - Timeframe involved for the EBP initiative; target date of completion.

Construct your PICOT question in the standard PICOT question format (narrative) and define each letter separately, such as:

PICOT Question written in full:

P =

I =

C =

O =

T =

Assignment Instructions

Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.

Create the essay directly in the textbox provided in the assignment area or upload a Word document.

No direct quotes may be used in this assignment.