[Solved] Formulating a PICO Question

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– ## FormulatingaPICOQuestion.docx

**## FormulatingaPICOQuestion.docx**

**_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:

A. Background of Problem (a paragraph)

B. Importance to Nursing (a paragraph)

C. Improvement of Patient Outcomes (a paragraph)

D. Clinical Question (make sure that it is well worded)

E. 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 |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Points** |
| **Identification of Main Issues/Problems** | **Distinguished**<br>Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems** | **Distinguished**<br>Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding** | **Distinguished**<br>Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature** | **Distinguished**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines** | **Distinguished**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |

**## FormulatingaPICOQuestion.docx**

**_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:

A. Background of Problem (a paragraph)

B. Importance to Nursing (a paragraph)

C. Improvement of Patient Outcomes (a paragraph)

D. Clinical Question (make sure that it is well worded)

E. 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.

| | | |
| — | — | — |
| Essay/Paper Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Points** |
| **Identification of Main Issues/Problems** | **Distinguished**<br>Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems** | **Distinguished**<br>Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding** | **Distinguished**<br>Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature** | **Distinguished**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |
| **Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines** | **Distinguished**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.<br>**4 to >3 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**3 to >2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**2 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /4 pts |