PICO Basic Worksheet - Catawba Valley Medical Center Nursing

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Department for Research and Evidence-Based Practice. Created 10/10. Revised 01/12. Anatomy of a Good Clinical Question. Define Your Clinical Question ...
Anatomy of a Good Clinical Question Define Your Clinical Question Using PICO

Population or Problem: •

What are the important characteristics of the patients? Include their primary problem; age, gender, etc. may also be relevant. Ask, "How would I describe a group of patients similar to mine?"



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Intervention: • •

What do you want to for the patients? Ask, "What key intervention am I considering?”



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Comparison Intervention or Control: •

What other intervention (comparison intervention) or no intervention/or placebo (control) do you want to compare to the intervention you are interested in? Ask, "What is the main alternative to compare with the intervention I am considering?"



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Outcome: • •

What are you trying to measure or improve (relieve symptoms, improve function, etc.)? Ask, "What do I hope to accomplish with this intervention?"



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Write out your question:

Sources: http://www.biomed.lib.umn.edu/learn/ebp/ Department for Research and Evidence-Based Practice Created 10/10. Revised 01/12.