PRIMARY POST: 1. Create a PICO question using proper PICO formatting. i. Formulate an EBP question using the PICO format on your selected practice issue (you can assess any intervention other than CHG bathing). 2. Locate one journal article relevant to your pICO question. i. Locate 1 recent article to provide the background information. ii. Using the reviewed article, provide narrative statement(s) to support the significance of the selected clinical issue with in-text citations. iii. Provide the reference in APA format. 3. Post your PICO question and narrative background support to the discussion thread below. *Clinical problem: Medication reconciliation upon admission. 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 nonantimicrobial soap (C)?
Module and Course Learning Outcomes Module Learning Outcomes (MO) Course Learning Objectives (LO) Identify a clinical problem. • LO 3: Delineate the role of the baccalaureate graduate in the research process. • LO 5: Collaborate with other health team members in applying and implementing evidence-based research to optimize patient outcomes. (IL 1; WI 1-2)
Describe relationships among the research purpose, problem, and questions. • LO 4: Evaluate scholarly research findings to use best practice in nursing. (WI 2) Utilize the PICO(T) method to develop a research question. • LO 1: Distinguish the difference between research, evidencebased practice, and quality improvement. Perform a literature search. • LO 2: Apply the steps in the research process to support evidence-based practice that promotes, protects, and restores health for patients. (IL 1-3; WI 1- 2) Identify various types of research reviews. • LO 4: Evaluate scholarly research findings to use best practice in nursing. (WI 2) Identify the sections that a research article contains. • LO 4: Evaluate scholarly research findings to use best practice in nursing. (WI 2)