Picot

PurposeEvidence-based practice is initiated by nurses and other healthcare professionals who identify questions about specific health-related interventions and the outcomes of those interventions on individuals and populations. The creation of a PICOTÿquestion helpsÿguide evidence-based initiatives. The purpose of thisÿworksheetÿis to provide anÿopportunityÿto explore the development of a PICOTÿquestion as a foundation for evidence-based practice.ÿÿ CO1: Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1, 4)CO2: Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve healthcare outcomes.ÿ (PO 1, 2)CO3: Demonstrate professional and personal growth through a spirit of inquiry, scholarship, and service in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 3, 4)CO4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies.ÿ (PO 1, 2, 5)Requirements:Review theÿelements included in PICOT questions to guide evidence-based nursing practice.Respond to the questions below using thePICOT Question Worksheet TemplateUsing a minimum ofÿ3ÿscholarlyÿnursingÿsources, current withinÿ5 years:Identify and describe one practice-related issue or concern.ÿÿYou may choose to build on the practice issue you identified in NR500NP/NR501NP.Explain why the issue/concern is important toÿnurse practitioner practiceÿand its impact on health outcomes.Describe each element of your PICOTÿquestionÿin one or two sentences, being sure to address all of the following:P-Population and problem? What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whomÿdoes it affect?I?Intervention? What evidence-based solution for the problem would you like to apply?C?Comparison? What is another solution for the problem? Note that this is typically theÿcurrent practice, no intervention at all, orÿalternative solutions.O?Outcome? Very specifically, how will you know that the intervention worked? Thinkÿabout how you will measure the outcome.T?Time frame?ÿWhat is the Timeframe involved for the EBP initiative or the target date of completion?Constructÿyour PICOT question in the standard PICOT question format (narrative) and define each letterÿseparately, such as:P =I =C =O =T =PICOT question written in full =At the graduate level, we like to see you synthesizing your ideas into your own words. Noÿdirect quotes may be used in thisÿworksheet.Use APA formatting guidelines for references and citations.