PICO(T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach Scoring Guide

CRITERIA	NON-PERFORMANCE	BASIC	PROFICIENT	DISTINGUISHED
Define a practice issue to be explored via a PICO(T) approach.	Does not define a practice issue.	Defines a practice issue, but does not frame it within the context of a PICO(T) question or approach.	Defines a practice issue to be explored via a PICO(T) approach.	Defines a practice issue to be explored via a PICO(T) approach. Notes how the exploration of the practice issue will benefit from a PICO(T) approach.
Identify sources of evidence that could be potentially effective in answering a PICO(T) question. PICO(T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach Scoring Guide	Does not identify sources of evidence.	Identifies sources of evidence, but does not connect them to the PICO(T) question, or the connection is unclear.	Identifies sources of evidence that could be potentially effective in answering a PICO(T) question.	Identifies sources of evidence that could be potentially effective in answering a PICO(T) question. Presents criteria or rational used to determine potential to answer the PICO(T) question.
Explain the findings from articles or other sources of evidence.	Does not list the findings from articles or other sources of evidence.	Lists the findings from articles or other sources of evidence, but does not offer a full explanation.	Explains the findings from articles or other sources of evidence that are relevant to a PICO(T) question.	Explains the findings from articles or other sources of evidence that are relevant to a PICO(T) question. Notes which sources are the most credible.
Explain the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence to making decision related to a PICO(T) question.	Does not identify the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence.	Identifies the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence, but does not offer a full explanation.	Explains the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence to making decision related to a PICO(T) question.	Explains the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence to making decision related to a PICO(T) question. Notes which findings are the most relevant or likely to lead to positive outcomes.
Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling using current APA style.	Does not communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using current APA style.	Communicates using unclear or illogical writing that contains many errors in grammar or APA style.	Communicates using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling using current APA style.	Communicates using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using error-free, current APA style.

Resources:

The resources below explore the PICO(T) process:
- Abbade, L. P. F., Wang, M., Sriganesh, K., Jin, Y., Mbuagbaw, L., & Thabane, L. (2017). . Wound Repair & Regeneration, 25(5), 892–900.
  - This article presents a study that examined the use of PICO(T) questions to locate evidence related to specific types of resources and research.
- Ho, G. J., Liew, S. M., Ng, C., Shunmugam, R., & Glasziou, P. (2016). . PLoS One, 11(12), 1–14. Retrieved from https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0167170
  - This article presents a study comparing the use of PICO(T) questions in a literature search to other search strategies. PICO(T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach Scoring Guide

This first two chapters in the following text, of which the Capella library has limited copies, could be helpful in expanding your knowledge regarding the PICO(T) process.

Boswell, C., & Cannon, S. (2015). Introduction to nursing research.Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
The resources below explore communicating research:
- Joyce, M. (2015). . Nursing Standard (2014+), 29(38), 36–41.
  - This article discusses the value of using narrative (that is, story-telling) to improve communication of qualitative research.
- Timmins, F. (2015). . Nursing Standard (2014+), 29(48), 34–39.
  - This article discusses barriers related to nurses sharing and communicating their research, and strategies to overcome those barriers.

· Writing Resources

A variety of writing resources are available in the NHS Learner Support Lab, linked in the courseroom navigation menu. Access these resources to help you better understand and improve your writing.

APA Style and Format

Capella University follows the style and formatting guidelines in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, known informally as the APA manual. Refer to the Writing Center’s for tips on proper use of APA style and format.

Library Resources

Access the following library resources:

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- The library research guide will be useful in guiding you through the Capella library, offering tips for searching the literature and other references for your assessments.
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- This is a list of the library databases that are relevant to nursing and health sciences.
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- Library guide to EBP-related topics with a focus on nursing and health sciences.
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- Guide to help you more efficiently locate scholarly and peer-reviewed resources.
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- This guide offers a five-step approach to improving your research search effectiveness.

If you choose not to use a problem from your practice experience as the basis of this assessment, consider reviewing the following case studies:
- National League for Nursing. (n.d.). . Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/professional-development-programs/teaching-resources/ace-d/unfolding-cases
- National League for Nursing. (n.d.). . Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/professional-development-programs/teaching-resources/ace-s. PICO(T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach Scoring Guide

PICO(T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach Scoring Guide