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Assignment #1: PICOT Question and Justification
The purpose of this assignment is to formulate a clinical question that will be the basis for the literature review you will be doing this semester.
Consider the type of patient care issue that you would like to learn more about. You can also refer to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators for a list of possible topics to research.
Before you decide on a PICOT question, you should do a quick search in a library database to see if there are enough published articles on your topic. You can also find helpful information on how to pick a PICOT question by visiting this site: https://libguides.umgc.edu/nurs410, and clicking on the “Picking a PICOT question: Test it first” tab.
Describe the background of the question, present the question using the PICOT format, and discuss your rationale for selecting this question. The paper should be no more than 3 pages (not including title page and references).
Outline:
Introduction – describes what is to be presented in the paper
Provide a clear and complete clinical question
The clinical question is presented in PICOT format
Provide a discussion on the rationale for posing the clinical question
Appropriate use of spelling, sentence structure, organization, and grammar.
This assignment activity aligns with:
Course Outcome 1. Demonstrate progressive skills in evaluating and incorporating evidence-based practice findings related to clinical environments.
Course Outcome 2. Evaluate patient outcomes data to identify clinical practice areas that are amenable to quality improvement projects.
AACN BSN Essential III.5: Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
AACN BSN Essential III.4: Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources.
