Week 2: The Clinical Issue and Research Questions Developed Using PICOT
PICOT is an acronym used to help develop clinical research questions and guide you in your search for evidence:
P = Patient population
I = Intervention or issue of interest
C = Comparison of interventions or comparison of interests
O = Outcome
T = Time frame
For example, you may wish to research the effects of interrupted sleep on cognition of ICU patients 65 or older.
Using this PICOT model,
In _________(P), how does __________ (I) compared to _________ (C) influence _________ (O) over ________ (T)?
In ICU patients who are 65 or older, how does interrupted sleep (awakened one time or more in four hours) as compared to uninterrupted sleep influence the patient’s cognitive ability over 5 days?
Assignment Directions
Begin by selecting a topic that is of interest to you. Next, use PICOT to format possible research questions about that topic. Provide 3 possible PICOT research questions.
Include the following:
Title page
Provide a brief description of the topic and background information.
Explain the significance of the topic to nursing practice.
Provide 3 clearly stated PICOT questions.
Your paper should:
Be 2–3 pages (not including the title page and reference page)
Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Rubric
NURS_350_OL – NURS 350- The Clinical Issue and Research Questions Developed Using PICOT
NURS_350_OL – NURS 350- The Clinical Issue and Research Questions Developed Using PICOT
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic/ Relevance to Nursing
33 to >29.37 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
A clear and succinct description of the topic is presented. Background information is relevant and specific to the topic. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is explained clearly and is supported with examples.
29.37 to >24.75 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
A description of the topic is presented but may be ambiguous or confusing. Some background information is provided, but more is needed for a full explanation. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is somewhat explained and may not be supported with examples.
24.75 to >19.47 pts
Below Expectations
A description of the topic is presented but is ambiguous or confusing. Some background information is provided, but more is needed for a full explanation. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is somewhat explained but is not supported with examples.
19.47 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
An unclear description of the topic is presented or is missing. No background information is provided. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is not explained.
33 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome PICOT Research Questions
33 to >29.37 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
All research questions are accurately framed as complete PICOT questions. PICOT questions provide a clear and specific focus for research within the topic.
29.37 to >24.75 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Only some research questions are framed as PICOT questions, or some PICOT questions are incomplete. PICOT questions provide a vague or unclear focus for research that may not be within the topic.
24.75 to >19.47 pts
Below Expectations
Few questions are framed as PICOT questions or are incomplete. PICOT questions provide a vague or unclear focus for research that is not within the topic.
19.47 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Research questions are missing or are not framed as PICOT questions.
33 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA and Mechanics
34 to >30.26 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.
30.26 to >25.5 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly.
25.5 to >20.06 pts
Below Expectations
Follows few requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing may be unclear or informal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar, interfering with readability or comprehension. Some information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly.
20.06 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements. Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing or improperly cited.
34
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