way to streamline and improve the research process for nurses.
7 STEPS TO THE PERFECT PICO SEARCH
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
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EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE: 7 Steps to the Perfect PICO Search
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OVERVIEW
Searching for high-quality clinical research evidence can be a daunting task, yet it is an integral part of the
evidence-based practice process. One way to streamline and improve the research process for nurses and
researchers of all backgrounds is to utilize the PICO search strategy. PICO is a format for developing a good
clinical research question prior to starting one’s research. It is a mnemonic used to describe the four elements
of a sound clinical foreground question (Yale University’s Cushing/Whitney Medical Library).
In this white paper, we will explore the importance or evidence-based nursing practice, take a deeper dive
into the PICO process and provide an example of the PICO process in action through a case scenario. Whether
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way to streamline and improve the research process for nurses
