21-21st Century Controversies (2/3) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the PICO method?
A
- Essential first step in evidence-based practice•Useful to define a research question:
- The research question is divided into four components
- Useful to define key-words for your search (literature review)
- Useful to appraise the relevance of an article for your research
2
Q
What is P in Pico?
A
Population or Patient
- How do you define your population?
- Who are the relevant people, patients, participants? [demographics, condition, etc.]
3
Q
What is I in Pico?
A
Exposure or Intervention
- What is the intervention or exposure of interest? [drug, food, procedure, etc.]
4
Q
What is C in Pico?
A
Comparison or Control
- What is the alternative or standard practice?
- Who is the control population?
5
Q
What is O in Pico?
A
Outcome
- What is the relevant outcome?
6
Q
What is T in Picot?
A
T usually stands for TIME: the time it takes for the intervention to achieve an outcome or how long participants are observed. However, in this class and in your assignments we will use T to identify the “type of study / study design”.
