EVIDENCE FOR NURSING: Assessment 1 - Clinical Question and Search

This assignment focuses on evidence-based practice within a nursing context, specifically addressing the development of a searchable clinical question using the PICO framework (Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome). The student selected a clinical case scenario concerning depression and the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy versus antidepressant administration. The assignment details the process of formulating the PICO question, identifying relevant search terms (including alternative terms), and constructing a systematic search plan using Boolean operators (AND, OR) for database searches within Embase. The student also outlines inclusion criteria to refine the search results and provides a screenshot of their Embase search. The assignment demonstrates the application of evidence-based practice principles, including the translation of a clinical scenario into a structured question and the use of database searching to find relevant literature to inform clinical decision-making.