PRIMARY POST:
Formulate an EBP question using the PICO format on your selected practice issue (you can assess any intervention other than CHG bathing).
Locate 1 recent article to provide the background information.
Using the reviewed article, provide narrative statement(s) to support the significance of the selected clinical issue with in-text citations.
Provide the reference in APA format.
Example PICO question:
In adult ICU patients (P), does daily CHG bathing (I) reduce the incidence of HAIs (O) when compared to those who receive standard baths with non-antimicrobial soap (C)?
PEER RESPONSES:
Critique at least 2 classmates’ PICO questions by Friday.
Provide strengths and areas of improvement for the PICO format and PICO variables.
Step by Step Assignment Instructions
Create a PICO question using proper PICO formatting.
Locate one journal article relevant to your PICO question.
Post your PICO question and narrative background support to the discussion thread below.
Respond to two peers with one talking point and at least one APA reference to support this point.
Need Help Getting Started?
PICO(T) question (review PICOT Question Resources)
(P) – Identify the patient population or patient condition of interest.
(I) – Identify the Nursing intervention(s) of interest.
(C) – Identify the comparison of interest (e.g., another intervention or treatment or usual standard of care).
(O) – Identify the outcome of interest.
(T) – Time (optional).
Finalize PICO(T) question by writing it out in question format.
