Assignment task: Research Questions/PICO/Hypothesis Paper
Below are 4 scenarios. For this assignment students are expected to write/formulate own PICO question, a research questions and a hypothesis for each scenario. In your Research question please identify your independent and dependent variable.
1. You are a nurse working in the ICU of a large university hospital. You have noticed within your unit an increase in pulmonary infections with intubated patients. Recently, there has been a change in protocol of mouth care products used in intubated patients as well as change in vendor products. This needs investigation
2. You are working in the community in a women health clinic. There is an uptake in the number of STI in teenagers. The teenagers live in a remote rural area of the community and keep farmers hours. This needs investigation. Want Professional Help?
3. A new program is being used for students with learning disabilities in a local school district. The program serves children from kindergarten to eight grade. Investigation into the effectiveness of the program needs to be completed by the nurse.
4. A new medication protocol is being used for the treatment of heart failure. The medication is also being used in conjunction with an exercise program. This program progress needs to be investigated.
Reference:
Schmidt, N. A., & Brown, J. M. (2023). Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.