•Introduce a significant problem or need in your practice setting and/or area of interest. This is your topic from your PICOT question.
•State the purpose of this paperII.Clinical Problem (7 points) (3 -4 pages)I.The Problem, the population, the setting (describe from the literature and relate it to your problem). (3 of the 7 points)
•Introduce the clinical problem within the context of setting and population. This can be a patient, organization or professional issue/problem within a specific context (diagnosis, policy, etc.)
•Describe the complexities, and variables associated with the problem
•Include the prevalence/incidence of the problem
•Explain the importance or significance of the problem and the consequences of the problem
b. Expected Standards (2 of the 7 points)
•Describe the expected standards (this might be a standard of practice, clinical practice guideline, or other standard that is applicable.c. Gap/s or Need/s (2 of the 7 points)
•Describe the need, gap, or barrier