PICOT/Evidence Appraisal Assignment
PICOT Worksheet Guidelines
Purpose
Clear identification of the problem or opportunity is the first step in evidence-based nursing. This assignment offers a tool to assist in the identification of the problem, proposed intervention, and desired outcomes. Completion of the assignment will include identification of the problem or concern using the PICOT format.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcome.
CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO7)
Due Date
Submit the completed NR 439 PICOT Worksheet by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3.
Points
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This assignment is worth 200 points.
Directions
- Read these guidelines including the grading rubrics below.
- Download the NR 439 PICOT Worksheet
- Consider what is the nursing problem or issue that you have uncovered. Make sure it is related to nursing, i.e., one that a nurse can solve independently. Do not select a medical problem that is dependent upon a medical professional to resolve.
- Download the NR 439 PICOT Worksheet Example on how to fill in the worksheet to help you complete your own form.
- Submit the completed PICOT Worksheet form. PICOT/Evidence Appraisal Assignment.
Example 1:
What is the PICO(T) question?
Will influenza immunization compliancy rates increase if flu clinics are provided in a Flu PODS and immunization clinics at convenient times covering all shifts?
Define each element of the question below:
P- (Patient, population, or problem): Hospital employees and volunteers required to have the influenza immunization annually
I -(Intervention): Offer multiple Flu “PODS” and immunization clinics to hospital employees and volunteers making it convenient to receive the required immunization. Offer at a variety of times, available to all shifts
C- (Comparison with other treatment/current practice): Compare analytics showing employees and volunteers who received flu shot prior to 2016 when Flu PODS and immunization clinics were not offered compared to 2016 where Flu PODS and immunization clinics are offered to accommodate shifts. Track number of employees/volunteers coming at each hour time frame. PICOT/Evidence Appraisal Assignment.
O- (Desired outcome): Increase of compliance of receiving the annual mandatory flu shot by employees and volunteers
Example 2:
What is the PICO(T) question?
For non-diabetic patients on corticosteroid therapy, does monitoring for headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision hourly vs. no observations for signs of hyperglycemia promote improvement of pulmonary complications?
Define each element of the question below:
P- (Patient, population, or problem): Non-diabetic patients on corticosteroid therapy.
I- (Intervention): Monitoring for headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision
C- (Comparison with other treatment/current practice): No observations for signs of hyperglycemia
O- (Desired outcome): Improvement of pulmonary complications
T-(Time): 90 days
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Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT question
Question or nursing problem is identified and is an independent nursing decision.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT elements
PICOT elements are correctly identified. Outcomes are measurable.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePractice issue and scope of the problem
Practice issue/problem is thoroughly described. The need for change is evident. Practice area is identified. Identification of the practice issue is clear. Scope of the problem is identified.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence
Appropriately identifies the types of evidences that should be gathered.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRationale for Evidence
Gives rationale for the types of evidence that is gathered.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSearch Terms
Describes search terms that are manageable and will yield good results.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow to Narrow Search in the Library
Provides a description of how the library search will be narrowed to produce relevant returns.
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Total Points: 200.0. PICOT/Evidence Appraisal Assignment
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