NURS 500
Research Proposal: Development of a Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome (PICO) Question Assignment Instructions
Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to connect the topic from your discussion topic from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) into an actual question. This question is one that will be developed into a full research proposal across the remainder of the course. Prior to developing the PICO question, secure some background information that will provide you with more information related to the topic you have been assigned. For example, if you are seeking more information on a phenomenon/topic of interest, information may be gleaned from textbooks, professional practice guidelines, and other resources. The background questions you address for prepare you for developing the foreground question(s) which is the research question. The PICO Format provided structure for developing the question.
Instructions
1. For this assignment, identify a phenomenon/topic of interest to you. You will have done this with your discussion board topic for AQHR. This may be any topic but must pertain to clinical nursing or practice, nursing education or other appropriate area of nursing. You will be developing this topic into a full research proposal during the reminder of the course. Make sure it is one that captures you interest and can be developed into a research question.
2. Write an introduction to the topic and provide background related to the significance to the problem.
3. Identify the type of clinical question that is being developed. (see information in the Watch item regarding type of questions)
4. Secure three to five scholarly sources that provide background information and significance of the topic.
5. Describe the next step from the Iowa model pertaining to the PICO question.
6. Review the videos related to Iowa Model and developing a PICO question. This is required viewing.
Part 2: Develop the question (PICO Question)
1. Develop the clinical question, using the PICO Worksheet found in your course.
2. Complete the form. Do not submit the form. This is a narrative paper containing the information.
3. Provide the key words that would be used to initiate a literature review.
4. Combine parts one and two of this assignment into one narrative word document and submit in Blackboard.
5. Use current APA format.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
NURS 500
Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICO) Worksheet
Instructions: Develop a clinical question using the PICO format.
Patient/Problem/Phenomenon of Interest:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Intervention: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comparison: (if applicable) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Outcome: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Based on the content above, write out your question in sentence format: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Identify search terms to select an article.
Based on your work above, make a list of possible search terms that may be used in the literature search:
___________________________ ________________________________
___________________________ ________________________________
___________________________ ________________________________
Criteria Ratings Points
Background
and
Significance
20 to >17.
0 pts
Advanced
Background and
significance of the
problem is
comprehensive. Good
supporting evidence is
presented.
17 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
Background and significance of
the problem is partially
explained. Some evidence is
presented to support the
problem
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Limited background
information and
inadequate
explanation of the
significance of the
problem. Supporting
evidence is poorly
presented
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
PICO
Statement
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Each element of the PICO
statement is clearly
written. The problem
statement/question is
clear in identifying the
variables and population.
No editing is required.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Some elements of the PICO
statement are clearly written.
The problem statement/question
is not clear in identifying the
variables and population.
Simple editing is required.
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Limited elements of
the PICO statement
are clearly written.
The problem
statement/question
does not identify the
variables and
population. Extensive
editing is required.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Quality of
Work
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Correct use of current
APA format, grammar,
and structure is followed.
The work is thorough and
clear. There is evidence
of additional resources to
provide robust
background information
on the topic. The form is
not included with the
submission
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Correct use of current APA
format, grammar, and structure
is evident with few minor errors.
The work is thorough and clear
but there may be lack of detail
in some areas. There is
evidence of additional
resources, but they do not
strongly support the topic. The
form is not included in the
submission
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Multiple APA format,
grammar, and/or
structure errors exist.
The work is not
thorough and/or lacks
clarity. There are no
additional resources
used to support the
topic. The form is
included with the
submission.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Total Points: 50
Research Proposal: Development of a Patient, Intervention,
Comparison, and Outcome (PICO) Question Grading Rubric |
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