The PICO Question  After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, and c

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The PICO Question 
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, and completing 500 clinical hours, students undoubtedly witness problems or gaps in healthcare.  The PICO question Population/ Patient Problem: (P), Intervention: (I), Comparison: (C), Outcome: (O) is to ask a searchable and answerable question that provides evidence to improve practice.  In a well-written discussion post address, the following:
Describe a real-world, current problem in US psychiatric care.  This could be a problem that affects clinical decisions and may include a broad range of biological, psychological, and sociological issues.
Formulate a PICO question based on the question chosen in the announcement.  You will use this question in each discussion for this term.
Summarize the reason this PICO question is so important to advanced practice nursing.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style.
Provide support for your work from at least five academic sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an external site. for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and cite references using the current APA format.
Students will use this PICO question when creating the abstract and academic poster.
Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another student at St. Thomas University.
Grading Rubric 
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts Distinguished – 4 points
Post is substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.
APA Formatting Guidelines Distinguished – 2 points
The reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.
Writing Mechanics Distinguished – 2 points
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Response to Posts of Peers Distinguished – 2 points
Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.
Total Points  10

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