Nursing Introduction & PICOT Question Assignment

Research problem: There may be plenty of standardized tools for mental health screening in

pediatric oncology, but they aren't used consistently and may not be effective. This is a problem

because emotional distress can go undetected, which can impact recovery, compliance during

treatment, and most importantly, quality of life. Advanced practice nurses can play a huge role in

addressing and closing these gaps in their care.

Research question: How can advanced practice nurses help close the gap in consistent mental

health screening by improving the use of standardized tools in pediatric oncology?