PICOT
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PICOT.docxYou need an introductory paragraph. This introductory paragraph should give a brief description of the topic and background information. YOU MUST CITE SOURCES for the information.
The next paragraph or two should explain how this is important to nursing. Imagine someone next to you asking "why?" and how you'd explain it to them. It is not enough to say "this is important to nursing." But, you can say that the topic of x is important to nursing because... (why is the outcome important? falls contribute to increased time in the acute care setting, increased costs, etc.; better patient satisfaction leads to increased reimbursement, etc.; decreased pain contributes to increased mobility, faster recovery, fewer pulmonary complications;) YOU MUST CITE SOURCES for the information you provide.
Then provide your PICOT questions.
Then include a short conclusion paragraph that SUMMARIZES the information for the reader. This should take up 2-3 pages (the whole paper, not the conclusion - the conclusion is one paragraph). If you have less than two pages, you might not have all of the information included.
USE APA FORMATTING - use the sample APA paper and your APA manual for guidance.
Be succinct, be scholarly, DO NOT USE FIRST PERSON (you should NOT say, "I chose this topic..." - no first person.
How many sources do you need? I would say that you need at least two - you need support for the background and support for why this is important to nursing. You may need more - you need what you need to explain the topic!
I have attached an example paper. This is for your review only. Do not share it outside of this classroom.
TOPIC: Early mobility and fall prevention or reduction in length of stay (Critical Care)
PICOT is an acronym used to help develop clinical research questions and guide you in your search for evidence:
P = Patient population
I = Intervention or issue of interest
C = Comparison of interventions or comparison of interests
O = Outcome
T = Time frame
For example, you may wish to research the effects of interrupted sleep on cognition of ICU patients 65 or older.
Using this PICOT model,
In _________(P), how does __________ (I) compared to _________ (C) influence _________ (O) over ________ (T)?
Example: In ICU patients who are 65 or older, how does interrupted sleep (awakened one time or more in four hours) as compared to uninterrupted sleep influence the patient’s cognitive ability over 5 days?
Assignment Directions
Begin by selecting an interest to you. Next, use PICOT to format possible research questions about that topic. Provide 3 possible PICOT research questions.
Include the following:
· Title page
· Provide a brief description of the topic and background information.
· Explain the significance of the topic to nursing practice.
· Provide 3 clearly stated PICOT questions.
Your paper should:
· Be 2–3 pages (not including the title page and reference page)
· Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Rubric
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NURS_350_OL - NURS 350- The Clinical Issue and Research Questions Developed Using PICOT |
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Criteria |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic/ Relevance to Nursing |
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33 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT Research Questions |
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33 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA and Mechanics |
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34 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
