Evidence-Based Practice Proposal

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Creating a PICO problem Clinical Scenario Lets stimulate the process by finding answers to a clinical question by using a real life scenario, We will use this scenario throughout tutorials.

Rosa, a 45-year-old Hispanic woman, 5'4" weighing 200 lbs., presents to her primary care provider (PCP) with complaints of malaise and "pressure in her head". The exam reveals she has moderate hypertension.

Rosa wants to try exercise and dietary alterations to promote weight loss as she has heard on the evening news that for q 10 lbs. of weight loss, B/P was reduced by 5 mmHg. You want to make sure Rosa is safe, so you inform her that you will do a little homework to get the latest EBP.

Example:

In the above scenario, sample background questions are:

What's hypertension? What's moderate hypertension? How overweight is a woman to be considered slightly obese?

Evidence Based Practice Asking the Relevant Clinical Question

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What weight loss plan would be beneficial for Rosa especially to reduce her blood pressure?

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