Week 2 Learning Outcomes

Question 1

What are the PICO elements in a practice-related scenario?

Answer 1

P: Population, I: Intervention, C: Comparison, O: Outcome

The ‘C’ element is optional in some questions.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the PICO model?

Answer 2

To develop a practice-related question using a structured approach.

Question 3

What should you evaluate in practice-related questions?

Answer 3

Their appropriateness for addressing a practice-related problem.

Question 4

What are key features of well-written PICO questions?

Answer 4

Clarity, specificity, relevance to practice-related issues.

Question 5

What are characteristics of poorly written PICO questions?

Answer 5

Vagueness, lack of focus, irrelevant elements.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The ‘C’ in the PICO model stands for _______.

Answer 6

Comparison

Question 7

True or False: The ‘C’ element in the PICO model is always necessary.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is a key outcome of using the PICO model?

Answer 8

Enhanced clarity in formulating practice-related questions.

Question 9

What are background questions?

Answer 9

Questions intended to elicit general knowledge about a condition.

Question 10

What are foreground questions?

Answer 10

Questions intended to elicit specific knowledge about managing a patient’s specific circumstances.

Question 11

Foreground questions:
What are the five types of questions?

Answer 11

1. Effectiveness questions.
2. Prevention questions.
3. Assessment questions.
4. Description questions.
5. Risk questions.

Question 12

What does the ‘P’ in PICO stand for?

Answer 12

‘P’ stands for Population or Patient

This refers to the specific group of individuals or patients that the research or question is focused on.

Question 13

What does the ‘I’ in PICO represent?

Answer 13

‘I’ represents Intervention

This refers to the treatment, procedure, or exposure that is being studied or applied in the research.

Question 14

What does the ‘C’ in PICO indicate?

Answer 14

‘C’ indicates Comparison

This refers to the alternative to the intervention, such as a placebo, different treatment, or standard care, against which the intervention is being compared.

Question 15

What does the ‘O’ in PICO signify?

Answer 15

‘O’ signifies Outcome

This refers to the effects or results that are expected from the intervention, such as improvement in symptoms or quality of life.