Question

Formulate a PICO(t) question in reference to nurses personal health.

Answer 1

PICO (alternately known as PICOT) is a mnemonic used to describe the four elements of a good clinical question. It stands for:

P--Patient/Problem
I--Intervention
C--Comparison
O--Outcome

T = Time

Many people find that it helps them clarify their question, which in turn makes it easier to find an answer.

Use PICO to generate terms - these you'll use in your literature search for the current best evidence.   Once you have your PICO terms, you can then use them to re-write your question. (Note, you can do this in reverse order if that works for you.)

PICO(t) question in reference to nurses personal health:

P--Patient/Problem:

The hazards of nursing work can impair health both acutely and in the long term. These health outcomes include musculoskeletal injuries/disorders, other injuries, infections, changes in mental health, and in the longer term, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neoplastic diseases.

I - Intervention:

Be Careful of Sharp Objects. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, annually 385,000 sharps-related injuries occur among health care workers in hospitals. Use Proper Gloves to Avoid Latex Allergy. Don't Tolerate Workplace Violence.

C - comparision:

Of all the members of the health care team, nurses therefore play a critically important role in ensuring patient safety by monitoring patients for clinical deterioration, detecting errors and near misses, understanding care processes and weaknesses inherent in some systems, and performing countless other tasks to.

O - outcomes

Without balance in their life, nurses may become susceptible to illness or job burnout. If they are exhausted and distracted, nurses may make medical mistakes that can harm patients. A poor work-life balance can cause higher turnover, which can lead to staffing shortages and increased healthcare costs.