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PICO question:
In patients with Type 2 diabetes (P), does participation in a structured diabetes self-management discharge education (I), compared to standard discharge with paperwork instruction (C), lead to improved glycemic control , better self-management behaviors, and reduced diabetes-related visits (O)?
After selection of your RN mentor, engage in a dialogue about a quality improvement,
nursing practice, and/or patient outcomes initiatives that may lead to ideas for your
evidence-based practice (EBP) quality improvement proposal.
Your EBP quality improvement proposal must be within the scope of practice for an RN at
the BS in Nursing level of practice. It cannot be within the scope of an advanced practice
nurse or outside the scope of nursing (such as pharmacotherapeutics or comparing
medications and/or chemical preparations).
The key to a successful proposal is to initiate a proposal that may influence a practice
change in the identified healthcare agency and has the potential for future implementation.
This proposal is developed based on a rigorous search and critical appraisal of the best
available evidence and best practice guidelines.
Proposals may be related (but not limited to):
o Clinical issues affecting patient/family/and/or population served by the agency
o Issues related to the agency’s work environment
o Quality of care or safety issues
o Needs identified requiring policy changes
You must identify a question of inquiry—a PICO question (Population, Intervention,
Comparison or Condition, Outcome). Please remember that this question must be in the
scope of practice for an RN at the BS in Nursing level of practice.
o Practice writing your question in PICO format. We cannot emphasize this
enough! Your PICO is the framework for your proposal. It must be written clearly
and scoped to nursing practice interventions. Your PICO must be scaled to be able
to complete in the 8-week course.
o The implementation phase of your proposal may take much longer, as practice
changes often takes time for sustainability. You are not expected to implement
during the capstone course, but you will have to write about how you would
implement and the evaluation process.
o Using evidence to guide practice is essential in proposal development,
implementation, and evaluation.
Develop your PICO question including the following key points:
When meeting with your RN facilitator/clinical liaison, you should have a prepared written
outline of possible proposals. Having a good understanding of EBP is necessary for
arriving at a proposal to meet your educational needs and needs of the clinical agency.
Organize and use appropriate time management principles. An extensive time
commitment is essential for proposal development and course assignments.
Engage in your EBP QI proposal development. It is an expectation that you adhere to
professional standards and policies established by the healthcare agency.
Take time throughout the course to critically reflect on the experience, your professional
goals and course objectives.
Evaluate the learning that occurred through reflection, discussions, and assignments.