PICOT is utilized by the health care community to identify and study a nursing or medical practice problem.
Consequently, PICOT examples that may provide insight into the use of the PICOT process, may not be
relevant to nursing practice as they are based on a medical practice problem.
In 150-200 words with at least 3 references, describe the difference between a nursing practice problem and a
medical practice problem. Provide one example of each. Discuss why is it important to ensure your PICOT is
based on a nursing practice problem.
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