PRACTICE FOCUSED QUESTION
PRACTICE FOCUSED QUESTION
“At the heart of evidence-based practice is a clinical question” (Twa, 2016). A practice focused question can serve as a basis to design an evidence-based study.
For this Assignment, you have identified a practice problem and developed practicum objectives. To further guide your practicum experience, you will need to develop a practice focused question.
Reference: Twa, M. D. (2016). Evidence-based clinical practice: Asking focused questions (PICO).
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RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
LEARNING RESOURCES
· Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021).
Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
· Chapter 4, “The Practice Question Phase” (pp. 73–98)
· Hickey, J. V., & Giardino, E. R. (Eds.). (2021).
Evaluation of quality in health care for DNPs (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
· Chapter 1, “Evaluation and Advanced Nursing Practice: The Mandate for Evaluation” (pp. 3–36)
· Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2017).
Action plan for translating research into practice: Gap analysis and tests of change: Facilitator guide
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· Chia, R., Pandey, A., & Vongpatanasin, W. (2020).
Resistant hypertension—defining the scope of the problemLinks to an external site.
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63(1), 46–50.
· Gallagher Ford, L., & Melnyk, B. M. (2019).
The underappreciated and misunderstood PICOT question: A critical step in the EBP processLinks to an external site.
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Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(6), 422–423.
· Shirey, M. R. (2011).
Addressing strategy execution challenges to lead sustainable changeLinks to an external site.
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JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration,
41(1), 1–4.
· Stannard, D. (2021).
Problem identification: The first step in evidence‐based practiceLinks to an external site.
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AORN Journal,
113(4), 377–378.
· Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.).
Citations: OverviewLinks to an external site.
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· Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.).
Common assignments: Discussion post
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TO PREPARE
· Review Learning Resources related to the practice question.
· Review colleague feedback from the Discussion: Discuss Gap in Practice to apply revisions to your practice focused question.
THE ASSIGNMENT
Construct a practice focused question.
Rubric
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Criteria |
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Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify a practice focused question specific to your organization or facility. |
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45 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify a practice focused question that can be found in literature. |
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40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
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5 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
