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Formative Assessment
This formative assessment will evaluate your ability to create a well-structured PICOT question that reflects the integration of evidence-based practice into clinical scenarios.
Instructions:
- Read the Provided Scenario: Carefully review the clinical scenario below.
- Identify Relevant Components: Use the PICOT framework to identify the components specific to the given scenario.
- Create Your PICOT Question: Formulate a clear and concise PICOT question based on the identified components. Ensure each element of the PICOT is addressed.
- Submit Your Assessment: Complete your PICOT question in the provided template and submit it by the designated deadline.
Clinical Scenario:
A hospital is seeing an increase in post-operative infections among diabetic patients who have undergone elective surgeries. The nursing staff is concerned about the effectiveness of current infection control measures and is exploring the possibility of implementing a new pre-operative glucose management protocol.
- P (Population): Identify the specific patient population
- I (Intervention): Define the intervention being considered
- C (Comparison): Determine the comparison group
- O (Outcome): Specify the desired outcome
- T (Time): Indicate the time frame for measuring the outcomes
Document Type/Template
- Word Document
Criteria Ratings
Scholarly Writing
Affirmed Writing is formal in language, avoiding colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Not Affirmed Writing includes colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Writing Mechanics
Affirmed Minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks minor elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are consistently developed. (1-2 errors)
Not Affirmed Multiple spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors present and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are minimally developed. (more than 2 errors)
Clarity of Content
Affirmed
Writing demonstrates a strong connection between ideas, ensuring that the reader can follow the logical progression of the arguments.
Not Affirmed
Writing lacks a connection between ideas, and there is no logical progression of the arguments.
All Aspects Addressed
Affirmed Writing addresses multiple relevant aspects of the topic with sufficient detail and analysis, providing a thorough understanding.
Not Affirmed Writing fails to address relevant aspects of the topic with insufficient detail or analysis.
APA Sources (when appropriate)
Affirmed
Citations and references follow the APA style guide, with less than 2 errors.
Not Affirmed
Citations and references are not included when appropriate or do not follow the appropriate APA style guide. There are more than 2 errors.
