PROBLEM DESCRIPTION

PICOT Question Template

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 the statement.

In _______ (P), what is the effect of _______ (I) on ______(O) compared with _______(C) within ________ (T)?

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

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

Does __________ (I) influence ________ (O) in (subject) who have _______ (P) over ______ (T)?