• Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
• Develop a PICO(T) question to address the clinical issue of interest you identified in Module 2 for the Assignment. This PICOT question will remain the same for the entire course.
• Use the key words from the PICO(T) question you developed and search at least four different databases in the Walden Library. Identify at least four relevant systematic reviews or other filtered high-level evidence, which includes meta-analyses, critically-appraised topics (evidence syntheses), critically-appraised individual articles (article synopses). The evidence will not necessarily address all the elements of your PICO(T) question, so select the most important concepts to search and find the best evidence available.
• Reflect on the process of creating a PICO(T) question and searching for peer-reviewed research.
The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)
Part 2: Advanced Levels of Clinical Inquiry and Systematic Reviews
Create a 6- to 7-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you do the following:
• Identify and briefly describe your chosen clinical issue of interest.
• Describe how you developed a PICO(T) question focused on your chosen clinical issue of interest.
• Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search for the peer-reviewed articles you selected.
• Provide APA citations of the four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level related to your research question. If there are no systematic review level articles or meta-analysis on your topic, then use the highest level of evidence peer reviewed article.
• Describe the levels of evidence in each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, including an explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical research. Be specific and provide examples.
Clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
Full Answer Section
- Highlight the significance of the issue for patient care, clinical practice, or public health.
- Share a real-life example or statistic to illustrate the impact of the issue.
Slide 3: Formulating the PICO(T) Question
- Explain the PICO(T) framework and its elements:
- P - Population (who)
- I - Intervention (what)
- C - Comparison (to what)
- O - Outcome (what are you looking for)
- T - Time (if relevant)
- Showcase your developed PICO(T) question based on your chosen clinical issue.
- Explain how the question guides your search for relevant research literature.
Slide 4: Navigating the Research Landscape
- Introduce the four research databases you used for your search:
- Database 1 (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL) - Briefly describe its strengths and focus.
- Database 2 (e.g., Cochrane Library, Scopus) - Briefly describe its strengths and focus.
- Database 3 (e.g., Web of Science, Embase) - Briefly describe its strengths and focus.
- Database 4 (e.g., specific specialty database) - Briefly describe its strengths and focus.
Slide 5: Refining the Search Strategy
- Explain the search terms you used in each database.
- Highlight the use of Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) for precision and inclusivity.
- Show examples of your search strings specific to each database.
Slide 6: Identifying Relevant Articles
- Discuss the selection criteria you used to choose peer-reviewed articles.
- Mention the number of articles retrieved and the final number selected for review based on your criteria.
- Briefly showcase the types of articles (e.g., randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, systematic reviews) and their potential value for your research.
Slide 7: Next Steps and Conclusion
- Briefly summarize the findings from your initial review of the selected articles (e.g., trends, gaps in knowledge, promising interventions).
- Outline your next steps in analyzing the articles and drawing conclusions.
- Conclude by emphasizing the importance of PICO(T) questions and using various databases to navigate the vastness of research literature to effectively explore your chosen clinical issue.
Note:
- This is a 7-slide template, but you can adjust the number of slides and content based on your specific PICO(T) question and research findings.
- Remember to visually enhance your presentation with relevant graphs, images, and diagrams to keep your audience engaged.
- Ensure your slides are concise and well-organized, focusing on key points and using bullet points where appropriate.
- Practice your delivery beforehand to ensure clear and confident communication of your research approach.
This template provides a starting point for your presentation. By tailoring it to your specific clinical issue and research findings, you can create a compelling and informative presentation that showcases your critical thinking skills and understanding of the PICO(T) framework and research database navigation.
Sample Answer
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Title: Unveiling the Impact of [Your Clinical Issue] on Patient Outcomes
- Subtitle: A PICO(T) Search Approach through Selected Databases
- Your Name, Institution, Date
Slide 2: Introducing the Clinical Issue
- Briefly describe the clinical issue you're interested in (e.g., medication adherence, post-operative pain management, specific disease management in a specific population).