PICOT

double spaced only one quotation from article. PICOT statement includes: – The problem; the patient/population; and the setting. -Intervention is specific and clear -Comparison intervention, if it exists -Desired outcome, written in measurable terms. PICO FOR ESSAY IS: In Patients with a stage 4 pressure ulcer, is negative pressure wound dressings as good as regular dry sterile dressings in reducing the risk of infection. -can only use one main article which is attached but may have supporting articles randomized no older than 5 years Template question1: Significance The template question is answered thoroughly and shows strong evidence of critical thinking. The summary is in the student’s words, demonstrating understanding of the problem. Discusses the significance of the problem using evidence-based resources. template question #2- Background The template question is answered thoroughly and shows strong evidence of critical thinking. The summary is in the student’s words, demonstrating understanding of the problem. Uses at least 2 resources to discuss what previous literature and research has discovered about the problem. template question #4- Methodology) The template question is answered thoroughly and shows strong evidence of critical thinking. The summary is in the student’s words, demonstrating understanding of methods, procedures, and population sampling used in the research. template question #5- Findings The template question is answered thoroughly and shows strong evidence of critical thinking. The summary is in the student’s words, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the research findings. template questions #6 and #7- Implications for Nursing Practice and Conclusion The template question is answered thoroughly and shows strong evidence of critical thinking. The summary is in the student’s words and thoughtfully discusses the usefulness of the research to nursing practice. A thorough conclusion of the significance of the problem is discussed. Article is cited using correct APA format – One direct quotation is cited correctly – No more than 2 direct quotations are used in the paper – Article paraphrasing is cited correctly – No evidence of plagiarism

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