Being curious about your practice leads to questioning and having an attitude of inquiry.
Answer the following statements and submit the PICO Question Worksheet via Black Board using Word.
- Briefly describe a clinical issue. Support the issue with references. State why it is important. Clearly describe the problem or issue. Do not include a solution to the issue.
2. Describe the current practice (if known)
3. Identify the PICO Components
- P (patient, population, or problem)
- I (Intervention, nursing treatment or action or indicator)
- C (Comparison usually to current practice or another intervention, or taking no action)
- O (Outcome specific effects from the intervention, or what matters to the nurse or patient)
- T (Time, If applicable such as before surgery or within 2 day)
4. Complete the PICO question in the proper PICO format. Use the PICO Template as a guide
5. Identify the type of PICO question and the type of studies to answer the PICO question.
6. PICO Breakdown- create synonyms/keyword table for key search terms
PICO Question Development Tool
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1. Describe clinical Issue and why it is important. Cite at least 2 references/sources in APA format used to describe issue. Do not include a solution. (6 points) |
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2. Describe the current practice? (2 point) |
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3. PICO Components: (4 points ) P: (Patient, Population, or Problem) I: (Intervention) C: (Comparison with other intervention, if applicable) O: ( Outcome the effects of the intervention) |
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4.Initial PICO Question. See PICO Template (2 point) |
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5.Type of PICO Question and type of research study designs to answer PICO question. See Type of PICO question guide in Module 4 (3 points) Type of PICO Question: Study designs to answer PICO question: |
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6. PICO Breakdown- development of key words/phrases ( 3 points) |
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P (Patient, Population) |
I (Intervention) |
C (Comparison) |
O (Outcome) |
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Templates for PICO Questions
QUANTITATIVE QUESTIONS:
Therapy/Intervention Questions (Examines therapeutic treatment for healthcare problems and their efficacy, cost, and potential harm).
In____________________, what is the effect of ______________________on______________
compared with?
Diagnosis/Assessment Questions (Assist the clinician in determining which diagnostic test will be best to confirm or exclude a diagnosis and with what degree of precision).
Are (Is)________________________________________more accurate in diagnosing _______________
Compared with_____________________________________________________________?
Prognosis Questions (Evaluates the course of treatment over time, any complications, and overall prognosis).
Does____________________________________influence_______________________________in
patients who have_________________________________________________________________?
Causation/Etiology/Harm Questions (Looks at the causes of disease, including iatrogenic causes, potential harm and benefits).
Are____________________________who have____________________________at_________________
Risk for/of_______________________________compared with_______________________________
without________________________________________?
Prevention Questions (Assists the clinician in identifying risk factors that if adjusted can help reduce the chance of developing the disease).
For__________________________________does the use of_________________________________
Reduce the future risk for________________________________compared with___________________?
QUALITATIVE QUESTIONS: (Assists in identifying the meaning or experience of a disease or condition).
Meaning Questions
How do__________________________diagnosed with_____________________________________
_______________________perceive___________________?
What is it like for _______________________________to experience______________
condition/illness____________________________________________________?
Process Questions: (Describes the process of coping or adapting to a disease or condition).
What is the process by which_______________________copes with, adapts to, or lives
with_________________________?
Note: These are only examples and are for practicing. There are various ways to ask a certain type of question. Do not get stuck in the mindset that there is only one way to ask a particular type of question.
Modified from:
Nollan, R, Fineout-Overholt, E. & Stephenson, P. (2005). Asking compelling clinical questions. In Melnyk, B. & Fineout-Overholt, E. (Eds.) Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (pp.25-37). Philadelphia: PA Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
6/07/12 WR/rk
M:CS300CS 300 Fall 12CS 300 Fall 12PacketH-PICO Templates1.fall2012.docx
