PICO
Please take a moment to think back on what you determined were important factors for our case.
Remember what you identified as:
- Patient
- Intervention
- Comparison
- Outcome
Case:
You meet your new patient Tracey, a thirteen year old female. She is an avid bubblegum chewer. Between bubbles, and after she provides her dental history, she asks, “Is it true that chewing bubblegum with Xylitol helps prevent cavities?” Determined to give Tracey the correct answer you promise that you will do some research and get back to her.
Now, put your PICO elements together to form an researchable clinical question.