In the seven steps of evidence-based practice, the question “why” is very important to address (McClinton, 2022). For a compilation of research questions of an evidence-based approach, the PICOT template is used widely in healthcare. By using this framework, a researcher can design, and generate a particular research rationale that will be guiding the study pathway, search the in-depth literature, and efficacy of the applied treatment will be evaluated. The PICOT framework works for a qualitative and quantitative research study. “PICOT” is an acronym for Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Timeframe. This assessment focuses on post-partum issues and misdealing in maternal care. Good support from healthcare providers can prevent postpartum, maternal, and neonatal issues. Social support can reduce the risk of post-partum depression (Shorey & Ng, 2019). 

Use of the PICO (T) Approach for Analyzing Possible Treatment of Diabetes Disease

Weak support and ignorance during the post-partum time can impart a negative impact on a new mother like depression, low mobility, reluctance in breastfeeding, etc. Continuous pregnancy and labor support from obstetric nurses and midwives can reduce the probability of caesarian section, neonatal complications, and postpartum depression (Lunda et al., 2018). Providence of services for post-partum care is ensured by family, healthcare workers, local community, welfare agencies, state department, and treatment department (Kroelinger et al., 2019).

The PICOT framework is an important tool for effective patient care and choosing the best treatment for the illness as it satisfies the research questions and inquiries. With PICOT, an evidence-based treatment plan gives the pathway for post-partum handling and maternal care. PICOT inquiries render well-suited treatment for the well-being of the patients and prevent post-partum and neonatal complications. A standard PICOT inquiry framework includes the following:

In delivering mothers, (Patient, P), does post-neonatal care i.e. psychotherapy, timely medicinal assistance (I), compared to the conventional post-partum care (C ) has resulted in better mother’s health, decreased neonatal illness (O) and complications in last one year (T).

Benefit from a PICO (T) Approach

For validating a specific study, the PICOT approach is applied in the form of well-formulated research inquiries. It helps to recognize the studies, interventions, and applied evidence-based practice and summarize the impact of post-partum and neonatal care interventions. It also helps to identify the inquiries, interests, and problems underlying the healthcare intervention (Tukayo et al., 2022). Therefore, using the PICOT framework sensibly can solve a healthcare issue with better patient outcomes. 

In the first step, PICOT analysis identifies the “P” which stands for population, and in the case of a healthcare setting, it is a patient i.e., a pregnant woman or a new mother. These PICOT questions assist in identifying the particular intervention and its effectiveness (McClinton, 2022).

In the second step “I” which stands for intervention is defined with respect to a particular issue like the implementation of psychological therapies for better treating the mental state of a new mother (McClinton, 2022). PICOT also compares the new intervention with the conventional one for a better understanding of the effect. In this particular case, psychological therapies are a new intervention after delivery that will improve the state of mind of a new mother. Before that, there was no such intervention instead women were supposed to improve their states on their own. By adopting this new intervention, there will be a reduction in maternal and neonatal complications.

The PICOT framework assists in achieving specific results which include quality patient care, a decrease in neonatal mortality, reduced illnesses, motivation for breastfeeding, and of course for saving the costs for a healthcare organization (McClinton, 2022). It also helps to achieve the particular goals during a specified time period. In this scenario, the outcomes can be monitored for 1 year, and post-partum and neonatal issues can be reduced and managed.

Sources of Evidence

PICOT framework is evaluating the impact of increased maternal and neonatal care (psychological therapies and new neonatal handling techniques) in comparison to the conventional post-natal handling within the timeframe of 1 year.

Effective medication and psychotherapy can prevent pre- and post-partum depression at an early age. During pregnancy and right after giving birth, a woman undergoes many psychological, physical, and emotional changes due to which she feels herself