Evidence Based Project Proposal (wound care educational program)
Practice issue
Summarize the practice issue in need of change providing background information about the organization (setting) and the perceived significance and severity of the problem
Describe the specific aims of the project – what improved outcomes do you hope to achieve
PICOT question – State your question in PICOT format, labeling each part with P-I-C-O-T in parentheses
Significance – what is the significance of the issue in terms of poor outcomes, cost, etc.
Evidence Based Project Proposal
Introduction
• Summarize the practice issue in need of change providing background information and the perceived significance of the problem
• Describe the specific aims of the project – what improved outcomes do you hope to achieve
• State your question in PICOT format, labeling each part with P-I-C-O-T in parentheses
• Discuss the significance of the issue in terms of poor outcomes, cost, etc.
Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Briefly summarized the practice issue or problem providing background information and the perceived significance of the problem. 10
Discussed the aim of the project – what aspect of practice needs improvement. 10
Described desired outcomes. 10
Included a question in PICOT format to drive the literature search for evidence.* 15
Used current APA style guidelines consistently and accurately. 5
Total: 50
