Assignment #1: PICOT Question and Justification
The Purpose of this assignment is to formulate a clinical question that will be the basis for the quality improvement proposal you will be beginning this semester. Part 2 of this proposal will be developed in NURS 495.
Consider the type of patient care issue that you would like to learn more about. You can also refer to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators for a list of possible topics to research.
******Topic picked Health Care and the Aging Population: What are Today\’s Challenges?******** if this topic does not work, please pick something else. thanks
Describe the background of the question, present the question using the PICOT format, and discuss your rationale for selecting this question. The paper should be no more than 2 pages (not including title page and references).
Please keep in mind, when you are completing the second part of your Quality Improvement Project in NURS 495, you will need to develop a business plan to implement the findings you have found in the literature. Be sure to select a patient care topic that you will allow you to develop a plan for implementation.
Your Paper will be based on the following criteria:
Assignment #1: PICOT Question and Justification
Due Date
Jan 29, 2017 12 noon
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Rubric Name: Assignment #1: PICOT Question and Justification
Criteria Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Clinical Question 30 points
(21-30 points)
The question is explicit, and clearly and succinctly stated
20 points
(10-20 points)
The question is somewhat clearly and succinctly stated.
9 points
(0-9 points)
The question is evident in the paper’s main points, but not well stated.
PICOT Format 30 points
(21-30 points)
Paper contains all five components accurately.
20 points
(10-20 points)
Paper contains at least three components accurately.
9 points
(0-9 points)
Paper contains at least one of the components accurately
Rationale for Question 30 points
(21-30 points)
Rationale for selection of question is explicit, clear, and logical.
20 points
(10-20 points)
Rationale for selection of question is somewhat explicit, clear, and logical
9 points
(0-9 points)
Rationale for selection of question is not explicit, clear, and/or logical
Spelling, sentance structure, Organization, Grammar 10 points
(7-10 points)
Excellent spelling, sentence structure and grammar throughout the paper. Excellent organization and easy to read.
6 points
(3-6 points)
Some spelling, sentence structure and grammar errors. Paper generally is readable. Some organization problems
2 points
(0-2 points)
Many spelling, sentence structure, and grammar mistakes throughout the paper. Difficult to read with very little organization.
Overall Score Level 3
67 or more Level 2
30 or more Level 1
0 or more
