Course material

1. PICO question
PICO questionOrder DescriptionScenario for assessment:. ImmunisationsAt a recent GP visit
it was suggested that Bronwyn, should have Amy, her 11 month old baby, immunized
against Measles, Mumps and Rubella very soon. Bronwyn, who has worked as a health care
professional, primarily in Aged Care, is aware that there is quite a bit of community debate
about whether to immunize or not. She is afraid of doing anything that could harm Amy and
she has heard a lot about the side-effects of immunisation, such as Autism, in the media.
However, she is not really sure about the benefits and risks of immunisation and she has
also heard that there has recently been an increase in children developing Measles. She
wants to do what is best for Amy and so she decides she needs to know more about this
issue before she makes a final decision.Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment – Develop a
PICO question and acquire the best available evidence. (800 words) – 20%Description: For
this assignment you will be required to use the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator,
Outcome) model as a framework to develop a question that can be answered by using the
skills for inquiry. You will develop your PICO question based on a scenario in the
assessment folder on LEOInstructions:1. From the scenarios provided, choose one as a basis
for your inquiry.2. Read the scenario carefully and identify an issue that you would like to
explore in more detail.3. Using the PICO principles formulate an answerable question to
address the issue identified in step two.4. Describe the process you used for developing the
PICO question, paying particular attention to identifying each PICO element and the choice
of key words5. Search for evidence to answer the PICO question developed in step two.6.
Describe the search process and strategy you used to find this evidence7. List 5 pieces of
evidence you have secured via the search strategy described in step 5 using APA
referencing. [does not count towards word count]8. Justify why they are the best sources of
evidence to address your PICO question.9. Students are strongly advised to use the Marking
Guide and detailed instructions in the assignment folder on LEO, as a guide when writing
the essay.Due date: Week 6: 23:59hrs Sunday 5/4/2015Weighting: 20%Length and/or
format: 800 wordsPurpose: This assignment is the first part of a two part process to assess
your understanding of Evidence-Based Practice principles. By undertaking this assessment
task you will demonstrate your capacity to develop a PICO question and use it to search for
evidence related to an observed professional issue. The information gathered in this
assessment task will be used in Assessment Task 3.Learning outcomes assessed: 2, 4, 5 and
6.How to submit: Submission is via the Turnitin Drop Box on the electronic learning
systemReturn of assignment: Assignments along with comments will be returned via the

2. Turnitin Drop Box on the electronic learning system not more than three weeks after the
final submission date.Assessment criteria: This activity requires students to demonstrate an
appreciation for the principles of developing an answerable question and an understanding
of how to gather evidence to answer the question.Instructions:• Present the assignment as
a scholarly/academic essay with an introduction, body and conclusion.– The introduction
should present the overall topic and purpose of the essay, how you will address it, and why
it is important to be able to assess a research study.– The body will follow the research
process set out in the article and will include all aspects of your appraisal and critique.– The
conclusion should be a brief overview of the main points you have made in the body. No
new information should be included.• During your appraisal:– consider both the strengths
and weaknesses of the article, and– discuss how the recommendations from the article
could be used in evidence-based clinical practice (EBP)• Students are strongly advised to
use the Marking Guide and detailed instruction in LEO as a guide when writing the essay.