Section 1:
In this section, provide one word to describe each section of your proposed PICOT question
P Population
I Intervention
C Comparison
O Outcome
T Timeline
Section 2: Write your PICOT question below using the words listed above.
PICOT
Section 3: Use your PICOT to develop a formalized statement. Use the examples below to help formulate statement.
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)?
ReferencesCreswell, J. W. (2003). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2010). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare. New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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