PICOT Question Worksheet
Name: Jane Doe
1) Identify and describe one practice-related issue or concern. You may choose to build on the
practice issue you identified in NR500NP/NR501NP. Provide support for the issue from scholarly
nursing sources current within the last 5 years.
The practice-related issue concern is the prevalence of adolescent major depressive disorder
(MDD) in the United States, which has been highlighted as a significant concern by leading healthcare
organizations. In 2021, a joint national emergency declaration by the American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association underscored
the severity of the issue. Research indicates that approximately one-fifth of adolescents experienced a
depressive episode in 2019, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention (Doan et al., 2023).
Adolescents with MDD often face functional impairments across various aspects of their lives, including
academics, family relationships, and interactions with peers. Unfortunately, MDD in teenagers frequently
goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to factors such as stigma, limited awareness, and inadequate
access to mental health services (Doan et al., 2023). This underscores the critical role of nurse
practitioners in identifying and addressing depression symptoms through timely screenings.
2) Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice and the issue’s
impact on health outcomes. Provide support for the importance of the issue from scholarly
nursing sources current within the last 5 years.
The incidence of adolescent MDD is a critical concern for nurse practitioners due to its significant
impact on the health and well-being of adolescents and their families. Understanding the importance of
this issue to nurse practitioner practice and its impact on health outcomes is essential for addressing the
needs of this vulnerable population effectively. First, nurse practitioners are often the primary healthcare
providers for adolescents, providing comprehensive care that encompasses physical, mental, and
emotional health. As such, they play a crucial role in identifying and managing mental health disorders
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Name: Jane Doe
1) Identify and describe one practice-related issue or concern. You may choose to build on the
practice issue you identified in NR500NP/NR501NP. Provide support for the issue from scholarly
nursing sources current within the last 5 years.
The practice-related issue concern is the prevalence of adolescent major depressive disorder
(MDD) in the United States, which has been highlighted as a significant concern by leading healthcare
organizations. In 2021, a joint national emergency declaration by the American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association underscored
the severity of the issue. Research indicates that approximately one-fifth of adolescents experienced a
depressive episode in 2019, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention (Doan et al., 2023).
Adolescents with MDD often face functional impairments across various aspects of their lives, including
academics, family relationships, and interactions with peers. Unfortunately, MDD in teenagers frequently
goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to factors such as stigma, limited awareness, and inadequate
access to mental health services (Doan et al., 2023). This underscores the critical role of nurse
practitioners in identifying and addressing depression symptoms through timely screenings.
2) Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice and the issue’s
impact on health outcomes. Provide support for the importance of the issue from scholarly
nursing sources current within the last 5 years.
The incidence of adolescent MDD is a critical concern for nurse practitioners due to its significant
impact on the health and well-being of adolescents and their families. Understanding the importance of
this issue to nurse practitioner practice and its impact on health outcomes is essential for addressing the
needs of this vulnerable population effectively. First, nurse practitioners are often the primary healthcare
providers for adolescents, providing comprehensive care that encompasses physical, mental, and
emotional health. As such, they play a crucial role in identifying and managing mental health disorders
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