In this assessment you will create 1 clinical question using the PICO format labeling each portion of the question. Then search the literature to find 3 articles related to your clinical question. List the articles in APA format.
Objectives
Differentiate between research questions and clinical questions
Discuss the steps for appraising the literature for clinical application
Point Value: 30
TextBook for class
LoBiondo-Wood & Haber 2018
Nursing Research: Methods and
Critical Appraisal for Evidence
-Based Practice
978-0323431316
Mosby, 2018,
9th edition
Written Assignment-
PICO Assignment – 30-point value. You will use the document in the assignment instructions and create 1 clinical question using the PICO format.
You will list your clinical question on the first line
Label each specific portion of the question in P-I-C-O section
You will then search the literature to find 3 articles related to that clinical question. Articles related to the PICO process in general will not count toward your reference requirement.
Assignment must be completed on the template provided in the assignment instructions.
Do not use soap and water vs gel question, the adult wart, menopausal women with osteopenia, PKU testing of 2-week-old infants, or hypertension and home monitoring as your PICO question; these are specific examples given in the required reading at the end of the Evidence-Based Practice activity and in the course presentation and cannot be used. If such an example is used it will be an automatic 5 point deduction.
Important– the 2 additional questions of the assignment should focus on your clinical question and NOT as a generalization regarding PICO questions. If answered as a generalization, 5 points will be deducted.
Must include 3 references, peer reviewed journals
The textbook should not be used as one of the 3 main references, but can be used as an additional reference if you so choose to do so.
Journal articles must be peer reviewed and must be no older than 5 years (2015-2020)