WHY USE THE PICO FRAMEWORK IN RESEARCH? Group: pubrica.com Email : sales@pubrica.com INTRODUCTION 01. In research, the PICO framework in research allows researchers to create clear, focused, and answerable PICO research questions. A poorly defined, non-structured research question often leads to ambiguous or vague research objectives, which may cause inefficient literature searches and weak evidence-based research methodology. Utilising the PICO systematic approach for defining the basic research components allows for a better understanding of what you will research and supports formulating focused research questions. DEFINITION OF THE PICO FRAMEWORK 02. The PICO framework supports evidence-based research support by helping researchers design and conduct studies and develop an effective PICO search strategy to search for relevant literature and support clinical and research decision- making. Population (P) Intervention (I) Comparison (C) Outcome (O) The PICO framework provides a structure for creating clearly defined research questions, based on four components: KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PICO FRAMEWORK 03. The PICO framework is a structured tool used in evidence-based healthcare to develop clear and focused clinical research questions. By defining the Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome, it strengthens evidence-based research methodology, guides effective literature searching, and improves clinical decision-making. Structured Design Research Focus Evidence-Based Orientation Non-Experimental & Experimental Use TYPES OF RESEARCH QUESTIONS ADDRESSED BY PICO 04. The PICO framework can be adapted to different types of research questions depending on the study objective and is widely used in systematic review writing support. Therapy Diagnosis Prognosis Etiology STEPS IN USING THE PICO FRAMEWORK 05. The PICO framework is used to structure a patient’s clinical, therapeutic, or preventative issue using a systematic and ethical research process. These steps enhance evidence-based research support and ensure methodological rigour. Identify the Population of Interest Define the Intervention Exposure Determine an Appropriate Comparison Define Measurable Outcomes CONTACT US +44 161 394 0786 (UK) +1 972 502 9262 (USA) +91-9884350006 (IN) pubrica.com sales@pubrica.com