PICOT

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PICOT

 What is a PICOT Question?

 Question Templates

 Examples
For an intervention/therapy:
In _______(P), what is the effect of _______(I) on ______(O) compared with _______(C) within ________
(T)?

For etiology:
Are ____ (P) who have _______ (I) at ___ (Increased/decreased) risk for/of_______ (O) compared with
______ (P) with/without ______ (C) over _____ (T)?

Diagnosis or diagnostic test:


Are (is) _________ (I) more accurate in diagnosing ________ (P) compared with ______ (C) for _______
(O)?

Prevention:
For ________ (P) does the use of ______ (I) reduce the future risk of ________ (O) compared with
_________ (C)?

Prognosis/Predictions
Does __________ (I) influence ________ (O) in patients who have _______ (P) over ______ (T)?

Meaning
How do ________ (P) diagnosed with _______ (I) perceive ______ (O) during _____ (T)?
Melnyk B., & Fineout-Overholt E. (2010). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare. New York: Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins.

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