PICOT Question Worksheet
Purpose
Evidence-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 PICOT question helps guide evidence-based initiatives. The purpose of this worksheet is to provide an opportunity to explore the development of a PICOT question as a foundation for evidence-based practice.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
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. (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. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Due Date
The assignment should be submitted to the Week 2 PICOT Question Worksheet dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MST at the end of Week 2.This assignment will follow the late assignment policy specified in the course syllabus.
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment.
In the event of a situation that prevents timely submission of an assignment, students may petition their instructor for a waiver of the late submission grade reduction. The instructor will review the student’s rationale for the request and make a determination based on the merits of the student’s appeal. Consideration of the student’s total course performance to date will be a contributing factor in the determination. Students should continue to attend class, actively participate, and complete other assignments while the appeal is pending.
Total Points Possible
This assignment is worth 100 points.
Preparing the Assignment
- Review the elements included in PICOT questions to guide evidence-based nursing practice.
- Respond to the questions below using thePICOT Question Worksheet TemplateLinks to an external site.Download PICOT Question Worksheet Template.
- Using a minimum of 3 scholarly nursing sources, current within 5 years:
- Identify and describe one practice-related issue or concern. You may choose to build on the practice issue you identified in NR500NP/NR501NP.
- Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice and its impact on health outcomes.
- Describe each element of your PICOT question in 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 whom does 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 the current practice, no intervention at all, or alternative solutions.
- O–Outcome– Very specifically, how will you know that the intervention worked? Think about how you will measure the outcome.
- T–Time frame– What is the Timeframe involved for the EBP initiative or the target date of completion?
- Construct your PICOT question in the standard PICOT question format (narrative) and define each letter separately, such as:
- P =
- I =
- C =
- O =
- T =
- PICOT question written in full =
- Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
- At the graduate level, we like to see you synthesizing your ideas into your own words. No direct quotes may be used in this worksheet.
- Use APA formatting guidelines for references and citations.
- Submit your worksheet using the PICOT Worksheet Template as a Word document to the Week 2 Dropbox
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Practice-related Issue
20
20%
This section of the worksheet includes:
- Identification of one practice-related issue or concern
- Description of the issue or concern
- Rationale for addressing this issue or concern
- Sufficient support from current, scholarly nursing sources
Significance of the Issue
20
20%
This section of the worksheet includes:
- Explanation of why the issue/concern is important to the profession of nursing and to NP practice
- Explanation of the impact of the issue or concern health outcomes
- Sufficient support from current, scholarly nursing sources
Discussion of PICOT Elements
20
20%
This section of the worksheet includes:
- Accurate and clear discussion of the following elements, including 1-2 sentences to address each:
- P-Population and problem – What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whom does 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 the current practice, no intervention at all, or alternative solutions.
- O–Outcome – Very specifically, how will you know that the intervention worked? Think about how you will measure the outcome.
- T–Time frame – What is the Timeframe involved for the EBP initiative and the target date of completion?
PICOT Question
20
20%
This section of the worksheet includes:
- Construction of the above described PICOT question in the standard PICOT question format (narrative) and define each letter separately, such as:
- P =
- I =
- C =
- O =
- T =
- PICOT question =
80
80%
Total CONTENT Points= [100 pts]
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
Graduate-Writing Style
10
10%
For full credit in this section, the following criteria must be met:
- Correct use of spelling and sentence structure
- Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
- Reference and citation formatting follow APA guidelines
- No direct quotes are used in the worksheet
Scholarly Support
10
10%
- Minimum of 3 scholarly nursing sources, current within 5 years, are integrated
20
20%
Total FORMAT Points = [20pts]
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL = 100 points
Rubric
NR505NP Week 2 PICOT Question Worksheet Rubric
NR505NP Week 2 PICOT Question Worksheet Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePractice-related Issue
• Identifies one valid practice-related issue or concern• Thoroughly describes the issue or concern• Rationale is accurate for addressing this issue or concern• Sufficient support from current, scholarly nursing sources is included
20 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all requirements
18 pts
Very Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all requirements
16 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is superficial or minimal and includes all requirements, or additional reference support needed
10 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information is missing one element
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation of information is missing more than one element
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSignificance of the Issue
• Explains why the issue/concern is important to the profession of nursing• Explains the impact of the issue or concern for health outcomes• Sufficient support from current, scholarly nursing sources is included
20 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all requirements
18 pts
Very Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all requirements
16 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is superficial or minimal and includes all requirements, or additional reference support needed
10 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information is missing one element
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation of information is missing more than one element
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of PICOT Elements
• Accurate and clear discussion of the following elements, including 1-2 sentences to address each:• P-Population and problem• I–Intervention• C–Comparison• O–Outcome• T–Time frame
20 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all requirements
18 pts
Very Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all requirements
16 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is superficial or minimal and includes all requirements
10 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information is missing one element
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation of information is missing more than one element
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT Question
Construction of the above described PICOT question in the standard PICOT question format (narrative) and define each letter separately, such as:o PICOT Question:o P =o I =o C =o O =o T =
20 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all requirements
18 pts
Very Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all requirements
16 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is superficial or minimal and includes all requirements
10 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information is missing one element
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation of information is missing more than one element
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGraduate Writing
• Correct use of spelling, grammar, sentence, and paragraph structure• Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing• No direct quotes are used• Minimum of 3 scholarly nursing sources (current within 5 years) are integrated
10 pts
Excellent
Meets criteria with 0-1 errors total
9 pts
Very Good
Meets criteria with 2-3 errors total
8 pts
Satisfactory
Meets criteria with 4-5 errors total
5 pts
Needs Improvement
Meets criteria with 6-7 errors total
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 7 errors total
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Support
• Minimum of 3 scholarly nursing sources) current within 5 years) are integrated
10 pts
Excellent
Integrates evidence from a minimum of 3 scholarly sources, current within 5 years
9 pts
Very Good
Integrates evidence from a minimum of 3 scholarly sources, not current within 5 years
8 pts
Satisfactory
Integrates evidence from a minimum of 3 sources, current within 5 years. Not all sources are scholarly.
5 pts
Needs Improvement
Integrates evidence from a minimum of 2 sources, current within 5 years. Not all sources are scholarly.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Integrates evidence from less than 2 sources.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Fill out this worksheet and please include at least 5 references from the instructions
Please read the assignment guidelines and rubric. Provide answers to the following:
1) Identify and describe one practice-related issue or concern. You may choose to build on the practice issue you identified in NR500NP/NR501NP. Provide support for the issue from scholarly nursing sources current within the last 5 years.
 
2) Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice and the issue’s impact on health outcomes. Provide support for the importance of the issue from scholarly nursing sources current within the last 5 years.
3) Define each element of your PICOT question in one or two sentences.
· P-Population and problem (What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whom does 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 the current practice, no intervention at all, or alternative solutions.)
· O–Outcome (Very specifically, how will you know that the intervention worked? How you will measure the outcome?)
· T–Timeframe (Timeframe involved for the EBP initiative/target date of completion.)
Construct your PICOT question in the standard PICOT question format (narrative) and define each letter separately, such as:
