Problem Identification, Problem Statement, and PICOT document Topic A quality improvement project aimed at Impacting early i

Arkansas State University

Post Masters DNP Program

Orientation: Problem Identification, Problem Statement, and PICOT

Directions: Begin by watching the video “Quality Improvement Science: The basics #1.” Then, begin performing a needs assessment utilizing the fishbone method and addressing the following questions.

1. What is the problem?

1. Why is it a problem?

1. Where do we encounter the problem?

1. Who is impacted by the problem?

1. When did we first encounter the problem?

1. How do we know there was a problem?

1. How often do we encounter this problem?

An opportunity statement:

Contains one or two sentences that identifies and summarizes an opportunity that may increase quality. Contains a description of what it is you want to improve, why and what the intended outcomes will be.

Problem Statement to include Aim (The aim of this quality improvement project is….).

PICOT or Project Question :